Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story Books a Law & Order Vet to Play Johnnie Cochran

Ryan Murphy has signed another illustrious name to the first season of his upcoming true-crime anthology series American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent alum Courtney B. Vance has been tapped to play O.J. Simpson's lead defense attorney Johnnie Cochran, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Cochran's most memorable moment during the infamous trial came during his closing arguments, when he argued to the jury, "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit," in reference to a glove found at the crime scene that Simpson tried on in court. Cochran later defended other celebrities in court, including Sean Combs, before dying of a brain tumor in 2005. At Cochran's funeral, Simpson said he believed he would not have been acquitted for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend it not for Cochran.

Vance joins a star-studded ensemble for the FX project, which is set to debut next year. John Travolta will play defense attorney Robert Shapiro, David Schwimmer will play defense attorney Robert Kardashian, frequent Murphy collaborator Sarah Paulson will play prosecutor Marcia Clark, and Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jr. will play Simpson.