Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
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Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is an eight-episode, American true crime drama miniseries that premiered on October 16, 2025, on Peacock. It dramatizes the life and crimes of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who murdered dozens of young men and boys during the 1970s. In the United Kingdom, the series premiered on ITVX in January 2026.
Infobox
Genre
True crime drama
Created by
Patrick Macmanus
Starring
Michael Chernus Gabriel Luna James Badge Dale Michael Angarano Chris Sullivan Marin Ireland
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Patrick Macmanus Kelly Funke Noah Oppenheim Sarah Bremner Liz Cole Ashley Michel Hoban Ahmadu Garba Tom Sellitti Jr. Larysa Kondracki
Production companies
Littleton Road Productions NBC News Studios Universal Content Productions
Network
Peacock
Release
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Ten Days"
Directed by
Larysa Kondracki
Written by
Patrick Macmanus
Original release date
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Johnny"
Directed by
Ashley Michel Hoban
Written by
Gregory Locklear
Original release date
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Samuel and Randy"
Directed by
Maggie Kiley
Written by
Matthew White
Original release date
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Billy"
Directed by
Maggie Kiley
Written by
Yasmin Almanaseer
Original release date
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Billy and Dale"
Directed by
Bille Woodruff
Written by
Sebastián Rea
Original release date
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Tim, John and Rob"
Directed by
Larysa Kondracki
Written by
Ashley Michel Hoban
Original release date
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
7
7
No.
7
Title
"David"
Directed by
Bille Woodruff
Written by
Ahmadu Garba
Original release date
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Jeffrey"
Directed by
Patrick Macmanus
Written by
Gregory Locklear & Matthew White
Original release date
October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
| 1 | "Ten Days" | Larysa Kondracki | Patrick Macmanus | October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16) |
| 2 | "Johnny" | Ashley Michel Hoban | Gregory Locklear | October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16) |
| 3 | "Samuel and Randy" | Maggie Kiley | Matthew White | October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16) |
| 4 | "Billy" | Maggie Kiley | Yasmin Almanaseer | October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16) |
| 5 | "Billy and Dale" | Bille Woodruff | Sebastián Rea | October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16) |
| 6 | "Tim, John and Rob" | Larysa Kondracki | Ashley Michel Hoban | October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16) |
| 7 | "David" | Bille Woodruff | Ahmadu Garba | October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16) |
| 8 | "Jeffrey" | Patrick Macmanus | Gregory Locklear & Matthew White | October 16, 2025 (2025-10-16) |
· Reception › Accolades
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Award
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Date of ceremony
December 11, 2025
Category
Best Hairstyling - Television
Nominee(s)
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
Result
Nominated
Best Main Title Design - Television
Best Main Title Design - Television
Award
Best Main Title Design - Television
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Best Makeup - Television
Best Makeup - Television
Award
Best Makeup - Television
Date of ceremony
Won
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Date of ceremony
January 4, 2026
Category
Best Limited Series
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television
Award
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television
Date of ceremony
Michael Chernus
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television
Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television
Date of ceremony
Marin Ireland
Category
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Astra Creative Arts Awards | December 11, 2025 | Best Hairstyling - Television | Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy | Nominated | |
| Best Main Title Design - Television | Nominated | ||||
| Best Makeup - Television | Won | ||||
| Critics' Choice Television Awards | January 4, 2026 | Best Limited Series | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television | Michael Chernus | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made For Television | Marin Ireland | Nominated |
References
- Cosmopolitanhttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a70200659/devil-in-disguise-john-wayne-gacy-cast/
- ITVhttps://www.itv.com/watch/devil-in-disguise-john-wayne-gacy/10a7075/10a7075a0003
- TV Insiderhttps://www.tvinsider.com/1220488/devil-in-disguise-john-wayne-gacy-showrunner-patrick-macmanus-interview/
- Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacyhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/devil_in_disguise_john_wayne_gacy/s01
- Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacyhttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/devil-in-disguise-john-wayne-gacy/season-1
- "'Sinners' and 'Stranger Things' Lead with the Most Nominations for the 2025 Astra Creative Arts Awards"https://theastras.com/sinners-and-stranger-things-lead-with-the-most-nominations-for-the-2025-astra-creative-arts-awards/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-critics-choice-awards-nominations-full-list-1236443345/