Actor from Tay Township who plays John F. Kennedy Jr. in new miniseries

Paul Anthony Kelly (Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette/Facebook)

A young actor from Tay Township has made it to the big screen.

Paul Anthony Kelly, who hails from the small town of Port McNicoll, is currently playing the role of John F. Kennedy Jr. in the FX anthology miniseries Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

The miniseries marks his acting debut after being selected out of hundreds of auditions. Kelly’s only other acting experience was in live theatre shows at The Group Repertory Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

He got his acting training from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, a prestigious acting school in the US and with Bob Krakower, a prominent acting coach.

The series centres on one of the most iconic couples of the 20^th century, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. It’s also based on Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.

According to FX Networks, Love Story, executive produced by Ryan Murphy, is the most watched limited series ever on Disney+ and Hulu.

Episodes are currently airing on the streaming platforms.