Who auditioned for Carole Radziwill’s husband role?

Carole Radziwill’s “Love Story” casting development

A former “Real Housewives of New York City” cast member, Carole Radziwill, is at the center of a surprising casting story tied to FX’s “Love Story.” The newest update involves her late husband’s role being pursued through recordings connected to Anthony’s life.

According to the story, Carole Radziwill’s ex was among the people auditioning to play Carole’s late husband on the “Love Story” project. The account also says the ex subsequently called Carole for recordings of Anthony to support the production.

Why this matters

• It’s a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a production tries to get the voice and presence of a real person right. If the filmmakers are seeking recorded materials, it suggests the part may draw heavily on Anthony’s mannerisms.
• It reflects the continuing attention “Love Story” has drawn from people in the Kennedy-related cultural orbit, where both romance and tragedy remain highly scrutinized in pop culture.
• It shows the ongoing emotional complexity for people connected to the original story, since the material is tied directly to a spouse who died from cancer in the late 1990s.

The background details given are straightforward: Carole and Anthony tied the knot in 1994 and were married until his death from cancer in 1999. Beyond that, no further identities or recording specifics were provided beyond the idea that Anthony’s recordings were requested for use in the show.