Tim Minear joins the writing staff of American Horror Story, as Consulting Producer - Cast&Crew

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August 04 2011

Tim Minear joins the writing staff of American Horror Story, as Consulting Producer. The series will premiere on FX October 5th, with a 90-minute episode.

kungfubear | Cast&Crew | 04:47 CET | 15 comments total | tags: tim minear, american horror story, dollhouse, angel, firefly

I thought this was a done deal some time ago, although the THR link is certainly fresh. Looks like some pretty solid talent throughout that writer's room, this is one I'm looking forward to. I'd really like to see Tim get a few seasons out of a series not involving Joss, too; he's an excellent writer and he deserves it (and, from a quality standpoint, he has earned it several times already).

MrArg | August 04, 05:07 CET

It is a weird story, Tim-wise. We've known he was involved for some time now. Maybe the specifics are new, and the title?

The One True b!X | August 04, 05:11 CET

Hell to the yes.

marvelknight616 | August 04, 06:32 CET

I just think it's official now that the show is officially picked up. Tim's been on it for a while.

IrrationaliTV | August 04, 07:02 CET

I read a review of the screening, it sounds mad. *Insert obligatory comment about wanting The Inside on DVD*.

Simon | August 04, 07:32 CET

The first episode/pilot is fantastic (unless you don't like horror, in which case I advise you to stay far away).

Shapenew | August 04, 08:15 CET

I read an early early version of the script and was scared out of my mind. Had to walk away from the computer several times in the middle of the sunshiny day. Have yet to see the first ep but will hopefully in the next couple weeks. This show will not be for the weak of heart. Scary shit! Mindfuckery at its best. Perfect for Tim Minear.

edited for spelling at 1 in the morning.

[ edited by IrrationaliTV on 2011-08-04 09:09 ]

IrrationaliTV | August 04, 09:07 CET

Scary shit! Mindfuckery at its best. Perfect for Tim Minear.

Then perfect for me.

[ edited by Pointy on 2011-08-04 15:01 ]

Pointy | August 04, 13:02 CET

I have liked most of Tim's work and LOVE "scary shit" will set my DVR.

rehabber | August 04, 13:08 CET

'a sex-filled gore fest'... so, I guess it's pretty much a 'one-size-fits-all' experience with universal appeal? ;).

Anyway, sounds like a potentially good show. Not so down with the 'gore fest'-part though (sex-filled I don't mind :)), so it might not exactly be for me ;).

GVH | August 04, 16:27 CET

Definitely sounds quite appealing. Potentially a bit True Blood, I'm guessing*. Some added Minear makes it even more interesting. If they can get the balance right between the "sex-filled gore fest" and actually compelling story then it could be great.

*Not too sure if that is a good thing, as I found the recent - UK recent, that is - season to be pretty hit and miss, mostly miss.

Vandelay | August 04, 20:47 CET

For horror to really work, you have to care about the people being, um, horrified. That's where Tim comes in. I can't wait for this.

Tin Ear Tom | August 05, 00:16 CET

Here's the first promo

Jackal | August 05, 01:00 CET

Vandelay, True Blood will be the last thing you'll be comparing it to. Nothing like that at all.

IrrationaliTV | August 05, 01:49 CET

One thinks, as I do, that Tim will steer a true course, unlike what's happened to True Blood, gone far afield from characters many viewers were already acquainted with and into, well, I don't know what land it's gone into. Hopefully, American Horror Story will be refreshingly original.

Tonya J | August 05, 03:59 CET

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