Ryan Murphy Changes 'American Crime Story: Katrina' Source Material to 'Five Days at Memorial' | THR News

The third season of the anthology series, initially stalled, is now based on 'Five Days at Memorial' by Sheri Fink. Ryan Murphy acquired the rights, with Scott Rudin as executive producer. The series, originally planned to follow 'The People vs. OJ Simpson', faced delays due to story and scheduling issues. The new material focuses on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina at a hospital, with Sarah Paulson playing Dr. Anna Pou. The production aims to reassign roles for key cast members.

What were the original plans for the series Katrina before the changes?

What does the book 'Five Days at Memorial' explore?