‘American Horror Story’ Season 13: Ariana Grande, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett Lead Cast
Season 13 of “American Horror Story” is officially in the works. The highly anticipated season is set to premiere in 2026, with an exciting cast already confirmed.
Confirmed Cast for Season 13
Ryan Murphy released a video on Halloween announcing the ensemble for the latest installment of the series. The cast includes:
- Ariana Grande
- Sarah Paulson
- Evan Peters
- Angela Bassett
- Kathy Bates
- Emma Roberts
- Billie Lourd
- Gabourey Sidibe
- Leslie Grossman
- Jessica Lange
Emma Roberts’ character, Madison Montgomery, is teased in a quote from the “Coven” season: “Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me.” This line adds to the excitement among fans.
Returning Stars and Past Collaborations
This season will reunite several actors from previous seasons. Ariana Grande, known for her role as Chanel #2 in “Scream Queens,” will join her former co-stars Emma Roberts and Billie Lourd, who played Chanel Oberlin and Chanel #3, respectively.
Jessica Lange’s return to “American Horror Story” comes after she stated earlier this year that she would not reprise her role in the series. At the Glasgow Film Festival, Lange had expressed her hesitation, saying, “Oh Christ, no… I’m not doing it.” However, she has a storied history with the franchise, having appeared in the inaugural season, “Murder House,” as Constance Langdon.
Frequent Collaborators
Emma Roberts has also been a mainstay in Ryan Murphy’s universe, featuring recently in “Delicate.” She has previously participated in multiple seasons of “American Horror Story,” including:
- Freak Show
- Cult
- Apocalypse
- 1984
Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson have similarly had a longstanding partnership with the franchise, appearing since the first season and continuing through many subsequent seasons, including:
- Murder House
- Asylum
- Coven
- Freak Show
- Hotel
- Roanoke
- Cult
- Apocalypse
- Double Feature
Angela Bassett’s Legacy in AHS
Angela Bassett, who co-produces “9-1-1” with Ryan Murphy, will also make her return. She joined the “American Horror Story” franchise in “Coven,” portraying the character Marie Laveau. Bassett has since reprised her role in several seasons, including “Freak Show,” “Hotel,” “Roanoke,” and “Apocalypse.”
With such a robust ensemble of returning and celebrated actors, Season 13 of “American Horror Story” promises to deliver thrilling narratives and memorable performances.
