For starters, Martin, who appeared onGlee, wanted to work with Ryan Murphy again.

Its a story that needs to be told, says Martin.

Its so raw and honest and so dramatic and sad.

Its something that I really wanted to be loud about.

He admits that has given this project special significance.

That took me back to eight years ago when I was in the closet and it just moved me.

Its also a role that requires Martins first on-screen sex scene which came rather naturally to the star.

I thought I was going to be more uncomfortable, admits the singer.

I was not nervous at all.

On the contrary, I was ready to do what needed to be done.

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story will air in 2018.