Ryan Murphy and co-creator Matthew Hodgson's new series, "The Beauty," presents a genre-bending narrative centered on a revolutionary biotech product. The product catalyzes extreme physical transformations, turning individuals deemed old, sick, ugly, or average into seemingly perfect specimens of youth and health through a grotesque process involving a flesh cocoon.
The premise of "The Beauty" draws comparisons to the 2024 dark comedy horror film "The Substance," which received Oscar nominations for its director, Coralie Fargeat, and star Demi Moore. Despite the potential for overlap with a recent prominent film, "The Beauty" moves forward with its distinct vision.
The series is based on a comic by Jeremy Haun, who also serves as an executive producer, and Jason A. Hurley. Ashton Kutcher, known for his acting career and role as a venture capitalist, has been cast as the mastermind behind "The Beauty."