The big talking point ahead of the debut of Grotesquerie (Disney +), the new horror series from repeat-offender controversialist Ryan Murphy, is that it has a starring part for Travis Kelce – the American footballer better known as love interest and muse to Taylor Swift.

Niecy-Nash Betts and Micaela Diamond lead the cast of the FX gory crime drama from executive producer Ryan Murphy

While chatting about his upcoming horror series, 'Grotesquerie', creator Ryan Murphy opened up about how Taylor Swift supported her boyfriend Travis Kelce when he signed on to make his acting debut on

The FX show Grotesquerie starring Niecy Nash, Courtney B. Vance and Travis Kelce debuted this week, bringing Ryan Murphy's gruesome mystery to life. It's Kelce's first major acting gig as the Kansas C

The American Horror Story creator said that Swift's advice "thrilled" him, and he heard nothing but "sweet, lovely things" about the pop superstar from Kelce, before adding, "I love her, too." Speaking of only "lovely" things to say, Murphy couldn't help but gush about the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.