Love Story Producers on Kennedy-Bessette Tragedy

0:00On March 30, producers of the new FX series Love Story about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bassett are opening up about how they handled the tragic plane crash that ended their lives. On July 16, 1999, the small plane went down off Martha's Vineyard, killing John, Carolyn, and her sister Lauren. Executive producer Brad Simpson stressed they avoided anything gratuitous or turning it into a thrill ride. Sitting on Variety's Strictly Business Podcast alongside Nina Jacobson, Simpson explained they poured love into the characters knowing the sad ending was coming. The goal was to honor John and Carolyn with care and respect after deep research into their world. Not everyone agrees with the portrayal, though. Dre Hemingway, who plays Lauren Bassett, called out her character in a recent op-ed his wayoff base from real life, her actions, and her bond with. Simpson pushed back gently, saying the show centers on John and Carolyn's relationship though from biographies and news accounts.

1:01They tackled every real life figure with empathy, aware real tragedies hit hard for those connected. All episodes stream now on Hulu, letting viewers judge the heartfelt take for themselves. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news. Today, AI-powered updates.