Halle Berry has exited the cast of All’s Fair shortly after reports surfaced of her joining Ryan Murphy’s legal drama.
Variety exclusively reported that Berry would not be starring alongside Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian in Murphy’s show and would also no longer serve as an executive producer. Sources cited scheduling conflicts for the Oscar-winning actress as the reason for her departure. Berry left the project before details about her character were disclosed.
What is Ryan Murphy’s All’s Fair about?
All’s Fair focuses on an all-female law firm in Los Angeles. Ryan Murphy, known for creating American Horror Story, is the writer, director, and executive producer for the series, which is being produced by Disney’s 20th Television and Hulu. Other writers and executive producers for the series include Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken, Jamie Pachino, Laura Greene, and Richard Levine. Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close are also on board as executive producers, joined by Kris Jenner, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, and Scott Robertson.
This show marks the first project under Murphy’s new deal with Disney after his contract with Netflix ended.
Halle Berry’s Upcoming Projects
Despite her departure from All’s Fair, Halle Berry has a busy year ahead. She is set to star in the Netflix film The Union alongside Mark Wahlberg, releasing on August 16, 2024. Following that, she stars in the Alexandre Aja-directed horror film Never Let Go, scheduled for release on September 27, 2024.
Berry’s career began in the 1990s with roles in films such as The Flintstones, Boomerang, and The Last Boy Scout. She gained significant fame in the early 2000s with her portrayal of Storm in Bryan Singer’s X-Men series and won an Academy Award for her performance in Monster’s Ball in 2001. Her filmography includes titles like Die Another Day, Robots, John Wick 3, Cloud Atlas, Moonfall, and Catwoman.
Ryan Murphy’s Career
Hulu is hopeful that Ryan Murphy’s All’s Fair will be a major success. Murphy has a track record of creating popular television shows, including Nip/Tuck, Scream Queens, Popular, Glee, and the long-running American Horror Story. He has also directed films such as Eat Pray Love, The Prom, and Running with Scissors.
Closing Credits
Halle Berry’s departure from All’s Fair due to scheduling conflicts leaves an opportunity for the show’s other cast and writers to steer the project forward. Ryan Murphy’s extensive experience in television promises potential success for the series. Fans can look forward to Berry’s upcoming movie releases this year.
