Ryan Murphy Considering Bringing OG ‘American Horror Story’ Cast Back for Season 13
Ryan Murphy certainly has his executive-producer hands full — his shows Monsters, 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Lone Star, American Horror Stories, American Sports Story, Doctor Odyssey, and Grotesquerie have all launched new seasons in recent weeks. But where’s the next American Horror Story season?
Fall 2024 is only the second AHS-less fall since the FX show’s 2011 premiere. Season 12, dubbed Delicate, ended in April, and there’s no airdate for a 13th season.
Scream not, horror fans. Murphy and FX chairman John Landgraf assure fans that Season 13 is coming, and it might involve a big cast reunion. Murphy tells Variety he hasn’t “really landed” on the Season 13 idea yet, though there’s “a couple things in contention.”
And, he says, he often thinks of “the original gangster cast,” i.e. Season 1 stars Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga, Denis O’Hare, and Jessica Lange.
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The producer reveals he recently had a “wonderful conversation” with Sarah Paulson, who recurred in that Murder House season, and she put the bug in his ear about bringing back those original stars.
“She was like, ‘OK, I think it’s time we get the band back together, so let’s make some calls here,’” Murphy says. “I’m gonna have dinner with Sarah and Evan Peters in the not too distant future, because they’re both dear to me. I love that show. I’ll never give up on that show.”
And while the horror drama Grotesquerie is helping to fill the AHS-shaped hole in TV viewers’ hearts, Landgraf tells Variety it’s not a replacement.
“Having done [AHS] 12 years in a row, I think there was just an appetite for something different, something fresh,” the chairman says. “Both [Murphy] and I were more excited about this, which is a complete departure, than doing another season. … It just meant, let’s rest [AHS], and put Ryan’s creativity and sense of invention to work doing something different now.”
Other AHS familiar faces from the franchise include Adina Porter, Angela Bassett, Frances Conroy, Lily Rabe, Kathy Bates, Zachary Quinto, and Finn Wittrock, among others. Another franchise staple, Emma Roberts — along with newcomer Kim Kardashian — just led Delicate. Who would you want to see come back to the spooky franchise? Let us know in the comments section, below.
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Just don't ever put a Kardashian in another season. Not needed, or wanted
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NO Kim Kardashian! I didn't watch ANY of "Delicate" because she was in it!
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Love them all except for Delicate, no more Kardashians! That was your downfall having Kim K in any of your work!
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Dump Kardashian! I cant stand anything to do with anyone from that disgusting family. Who to bring back? The sexiest man from the entire series, Cheyenne Jackson!! And of course Lady GaGa! And for a truly bizarre twist, include Trixie Mattel from RuPaul's Drag Race. She appeared in Roanoke.
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Oh yes!!!! In a something really scary since it's the 13th season. Like "Insidious" or "Conjuring" kinda scary. The OG cast would definitely hit it.
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Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson are all you need 💯💯
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Jessica Lane and Kathy Bates have to come back! Sarah Paulson and Peter Evens, Tiassa and her sister from the Conjuring franchise would be epic. All the others too except ZQ! Not a fan!
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I think Kim Kardashian was amazingly scary in her own way. I loved every second of it, and I also loved the slasher in the woods one. ❤️ I loved all of them, but I really, really like the horror house and witches one the most. The asylum one was the scariest one though, for sure.
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All the originals, and Lady GaGa she was fantastic in Hotel. No Kardashian see enough of them everywhere.
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Please bring back All the OG's if possible ! They are what made American Horror Story!
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In love with Evan peters ...and didn't watch any of delicate because of Kim Kardashian in it...
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i love the og cast of murder houseeee i hope taissa and evan are somewhat close in the series if it happens
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AHS was always my absolute favorite watched and rewatched every season over and over. But Kim Kardashian? That’s even worse than Madonna (great singer horrible actress). I hate it that I have no interest in watching the latest season. Get GaGa back, now that’s a singer that can act.
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They included Kim Kardashian and not Cody Fern? That's crazy.
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Jessica, Kathy and Angela
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No Kim Kardashian or any Kardashians. They are not actresses. They can't act.
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Anyone EXCEPT Kim Kardashian! I know I’m not alone in this opinion. She may be friends with Ryan Murphy, but is it worth it to alienate your loyal fans? I will NEVER watch anything with a Kardashian!
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Asylum never wrapped up the alien involvement - which COULD have easily been incorporated into a full length season version of season 10's 4-episode Death Valley. The witches (Coven, Apocalypse) could team up with the new anti-christ (Apocalypse) to defeat the aliens (Asylum) in a Los Angeles battle summoning the help of the souls at the Hotel Cortez (Hotel) on Devil's Night. Maybe even some of the most evil spirits from the Murder House (Murder House) were called to the Cortez when the house was destroyed and most of the other spirits moved on (Stories: season 1).
You're welcome, Ryan and Brad
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Agreed, I have watched every season except the one with Kim. I purposely skipped out due to the choice made to cast her
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Evan Peters is a MUST! Also Sarah Paulson. Do not bring back Kim Kardashian!! She is a giant LOAD! I could not watch the last season with her in it.
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MARIE LAVEAU!
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Bring back Gaga
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Jamie Brewer
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Not Taissa Farmiga. Please, no. All the rest are great. She can't act. A cardboard cutout could do it better.
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