20 Oct 2014 10:04 AM PDT
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk Photo: Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
FOX Network just gave Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk a straight-to-series of their comedy-horror series, Scream Queens. They ordered 15 episodes to begin Fall of 2015.
The first season focus will be around a college campus where a number of bizarre murders have taken place, rocking the campus and town. True to Murphy style, future seasons will have new storylines and new sets (like American Horror Story).
Along with Murphy, Glee alums Ian Brennan and Dante DiLoreto will executive produce the series. Fox Television Group Chairmen & CEOs Dana Walden and Gary Newman continue to promote Murphy/Falchuk projects.
“One of our top priorities at the network has been to get Ryan Murphy to create a new series for Fox. We loved every element of the pitch for this show — the genre-bending concept, which blends true horror with big comedic moments; the diverse and unforgettable characters and reuniting the phenomenal creative team that delivered Glee,” Walden and Newman said. “Scream Queens will go straight to series. It’s a huge commitment and an expression of our faith in Ryan. We are ecstatic to have him, along with Brad, Ian and Dante as our partners on this exciting ride.”
Murphy is also pleased with the support he receives from Fox.
“I knew I wanted to work with Brad and Ian again on something comedic, and we are having a blast writing Scream Queens,” Murphy said. “We hope to create a whole new genre – comedy-horror – and the idea is for every season to revolve around two female leads. We’ve already begun a nationwide search for those women, as well as 10 other supporting roles, and we’re very grateful to Dana and Gary for their enthusiastic support.”
Watch for more as this story continues to unfold.