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1 of 9Left: O.J. Simpson; Right: Cuba Gooding, Jr.AFP/Getty Images; FX Networks -
2 of 9Left: Witness Kato Kaelin; Right: Billy Magnussen.AFP/Getty Images; FX Networks -
3 of 9Left: Judge Lance Ito; Right: Kenneth Choi.AFP/Getty Images; FX Networks -
4 of 9Left: Defense attorney Johnnie Cochran; Right: Courtney B. Vance.Myung Chun—AFP/Getty Images; FX Networks -
5 of 9Left: Defense attorney Robert Kardashian; Right: David Schwimmer.Lee Celano—Getty Images; FX Networks -
6 of 9Left: Defense attorney F. Lee Bailey; Right: Nathan Lane.AFP/Getty Images; FX Networks -
7 of 9Left: Defense attorney Robert Shapiro; Right: John Travolta.Lee Celano—Getty Images; FX Networks -
8 of 9Left: Prosecutor Marcia Clark; Right: Sarah Paulson.AFP/Getty Images; FX Networks -
9 of 9Left: Los Angeles District Attorney Gil Garcetti; Right: Bruce Greenwood.AFP/Getty Images; FX Networks
Millions watched O.J. Simpson’s trial for murder unfold in real time, which made casting actors in the FX anthology series The People v. O.J. Simpson a challenge. Who could possibly portray now-infamous figures like Simpson, his lawyers Johnnie Cochran and Robert Shapiro, and even family friend (and ex-husband of Kris Jenner) Robert Kardashian?
A host of famous actors including Cuba Gooding, Jr., John Travolta, David Schwimmer and Sarah Paulson were tapped for just some of the roles. Check out how the cast compares to their real-life counterparts.
The People v. O.J. Simpson premieres Feb. 2 at 10 p.m. E.T. on FX.
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