'The Beauty' 2026: Meet the Cast Behind Hulu’s Gripping Body Horror Series

Published 01/12/2026, 11:42 PM EST

After a hectic year with Hulu's legal drama All's Fair, Ryan Murphy shows no signs of slowing down, bringing yet another promising series. The Beauty is a sci-fi show that is inspired by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley’s 2016 graphic novel of the same name. The series follows the chase and investigation to stop a dangerous infectious disease before it spreads further.

Featuring an elite cast that includes notable actors and even supermodels, here is a closer look at the star-studded lineup of Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty.

Meet the stellar cast of Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty

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The Beauty stars Evan Peters (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story) and Rebecca Hall (The Town) as FBI agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett, who investigate a string of mysterious supermodel deaths and how the virus spreads, gradually uncovering disturbing truths about a billionaire’s beauty drug.

Ashton Kutcher (Two and a Half Men) played the role of the tech billionaire, while Jeremy Pope (The Inspection) joins the cast, bringing in more chaos. Anthony Ramos (Twisters) also stars in the series, playing the role of an assassin. Another highlight of the series is its impressive list of guest appearances, including Bella Hadid, Amelia Gray Hamlin, Ari Graynor, Isabella Rossellini, Jaquel Spivey, Jon Jon Briones, Julie Halston, Lux Pascal, Meghan Trainor, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Peter Gallagher, and Vincent D’Onofrio.

Bella Hadid’s look from the series has already garnered much attention. She was spotted wearing a red, skin-tight leather outfit with slicked-back hair, flaunting fake bloodied injuries on her leg while filming for the series. 

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With the trailer now released, excitement around the series’ premiere has understandably reached new heights.

When is the release date of The Beauty

FX’s The Beauty is officially on the radar now that its first trailer dropped on January 5, offering an intriguing look into the series’ unsettling world. The sci-fi thriller is set to premiere on January 21. The first three episodes will debut on Wednesday, January 21, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Following this, the new episodes will drop weekly every Wednesday to wrap up the 11-episode season. As for the fans, the show can be streamed on FX, Hulu, and Disney+.

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Now, merging two different worlds of fashion, culture, and thriller was not an easy task. But that is exactly what the sci-fi series The Beauty teases, and whether it can live up to the immense expectations will only be seen once the series drops.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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