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.