Penelope Cruz to play Donatella Versace in 'American Crime Story'

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz (pictured) will play her first major television role as Donatella Versace in FX's 'Versace: American Crime Story'. - AFP/file

Los Angeles (AFP) - Penelope Cruz will play her first major television role as Donatella Versace in FX's "Versace: American Crime Story," the third season of the hit show, the network said on Monday.

The Oscar-winning Spanish actress will be joined by Edgar Ramirez ("Point Break," "The Girl on the Train") who will play Gianni Versace in the series looking at the fashion designer's murder in 1997.