The first trailer for FX’s Ryan Murphy-produced thriller The Beauty reveals a world where physical perfection comes with a lethal price.
> At a Glance
> – FX released the official trailer for The Beauty on January 5
> – The series premieres Wednesday, Jan. 21, 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu
> – A “beauty shot” STD turns users into idealized versions of themselves-then kills them
> – Why it matters: It’s the next binge-ready horror-satire from the creator of American Horror Story
A miracle drug that makes you effortlessly beautiful is poised to hit the market in six months. The catch? It’s a sexually transmitted virus that ultimately proves fatal.
The Premise
Ashton Kutcher plays a shadowy tech billionaire whose company has engineered “The Beauty,” a trillion-dollar injectable that grants instant physical perfection. He brags, “I’m the world’s greatest God damn advertisement for the hottest new super drug.”
Kutcher’s character orders scientists to “fix the bugs” before launch, even slapping a researcher in the process.
The Investigation
FBI Agents Cooper Madsen (Evan Peters) and Jordan Bennett (Rebecca Hall) uncover the virus’s true cost while bodies pile up. The official synopsis states they find “a sexually transmitted virus that transforms ordinary people into visions of physical perfection, but with terrifying consequences.”
- Victims become gorgeous-then die
- A botched supermodel (Bella Hadid) lashes out at her own reflection
- Anthony Ramos‘s hitman calls the shot “the closest to the fountain of youth anyone is ever going to get”
Cast & Credits
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Tech billionaire | Ashton Kutcher |
| FBI Agent Madsen | Evan Peters |
| FBI Agent Bennett | Rebecca Hall |
| The Assassin | Anthony Ramos |
| Botched supermodel | Bella Hadid |
| Mysterious yacht guest | Isabella Rossellini |
Cameos include Ben Platt and Meghan Trainor. The series adapts the comic by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley and is co-created by Ryan Murphy.
Isabella Rossellini‘s character delivers a chilling warning to Kutcher: “Every night, I pray for your death.”
Key Takeaways
- The Beauty blends high-gloss vanity with body-horror terror
- The release date is January 21 on FX and Hulu
- Expect Murphy’s signature satirical gore and social commentary
- The trailer promises a fast-paced, star-packed limited series
Mark your calendar for January 21 if you’re ready to watch perfection turn fatal.
