‘The Politician’ Trailer: Ryan Murphy’s First Netflix Original Stars Gwyneth Paltrow & Ben Platt

As a child you’re often asked about what you want to be when you grow up, the answers tend to lean towards professional athletes or astronauts.

Well, how about the President of the United States? “The Politician” looks at how a young man navigates high school before embarking on his political aspirations.The creator of the series is veteran writer Ryan Murphy, who has created various hit series including “Glee” and “American Horror Story.” He, along with Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan (both have worked with Murphy on ‘Glee’ and “Scream Queens”) have created a story about Payton Hobart, played by Ben Platt (“Pitch Perfect”), who since the age of seven has wanted to be the President.Continue reading ‘The Politician’ Trailer: Ryan Murphy’s First Netflix Original Stars Gwyneth Paltrow & Ben Platt at The Playlist.

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