Did Darren Criss Play in the Versace Movie?

If you’re a fan of true crime and fashion, then you’ve probably heard of the hit TV show “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.” The show is based on the real-life murder of fashion icon Gianni Versace and the manhunt that followed. One of the actors who played a key role in the show was Darren Criss, but did he also appear in the Versace movie?

The answer is no. While Darren Criss did play Andrew Cunanan, the serial killer who murdered Gianni Versace, in the TV series, he did not appear in the 1996 movie “The Versace Murder.” In fact, there has never been a movie specifically about Gianni Versace’s murder.

The Versace Murder

So what is “The Versace Murder” and why do people think Darren Criss was involved? Well, “The Versace Murder” was a made-for-TV movie that premiered on CBS in 1998.

The film starred Franco Nero as Gianni Versace and Steven Bauer as Andrew Cunanan. While some people may have confused this TV movie with the recent ACS series, it’s important to note that they are two separate productions.

Darren Criss’s Role

As mentioned earlier, Darren Criss played Andrew Cunanan in “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.” His portrayal of Cunanan earned him critical acclaim and even won him an Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.

While he didn’t appear in “The Versace Murder,” Criss has had an impressive career both on stage and screen. He first rose to fame for his role as Blaine Anderson on the hit TV show “Glee” and has since gone on to star in numerous Broadway productions.

  • In 2015, he played Hedwig in the Broadway production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.”
  • In 2018, he starred as Harry Houdini in the limited-run production of “Houdini: A Musical Tale.”
  • He also played the lead role in the Broadway revival of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” in 2012.

Conclusion

While it’s understandable how some people may have confused “The Versace Murder” with the recent ACS series, it’s important to note that they are two separate productions. Darren Criss did not appear in “The Versace Murder,” but he did give a standout performance as Andrew Cunanan in “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.” With his impressive range and talent, there’s no doubt that we’ll be seeing more of him on stage and screen in the years to come.