Ryan Murphy felt 'moved by Travis Kelce's ambition'
Ryan Murphy has heaped praise on Travis Kelce, after casting the sports star in 'Grotesquerie'.
Ryan Murphy has been "moved" by Travis Kelce's ambition.
The 34-year-old sports star appears in Ryan's horror series 'Grotesquerie', and the acclaimed producer has now admitted to being wowed by Travis' mindset.
Ryan, 58, told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I was just moved by him and his ambition and he wanted to try it and he's a guy who likes to do new things."
Ryan didn't really know Travis before casting him in the series. However, he didn't have any hesitations about working with the Super Bowl-winning sports star.
Ryan shared: "It was very unexpected.
"I did not know Travis, and I thought we were just having a general meeting."
Ryan ultimately wrote a part specifically for Travis and he loved working with the sports star.
Ryan said: "We had a ball, and he's just the most delightful person."
Travis was initially nervous about acting - but he was thoroughly professional in his approach.
Ryan explained: "He showed up off-book. He knew all his lines, he knew all Niecy [Nash-Betts]'s lines. And he was a little nervous at first - as, I mean, I would be too."
Travis has endured a modest start to the new NFL season.
But the Kansas City Chiefs star - who is dating pop singer Taylor Swift - recently revealed how his on-field mentality has evolved over the years.
Travis - who is one of the best-known players in the NFL - said on the 'New Heights' podcast: "I stopped caring about stats about four or five years ago.
"I just went out there and started to play free and play for my guys. Sure enough, I think that’s the better mentality. You think about it more play by play and what your job is on that specific play."
