AHS 13: Stars Return, Premieres Soon
American Horror Story Season 13 Premieres September 24 with All-Star Cast and SDCC Promotion.
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SDCC will feature a '13 Flavors' ice cream truck activation on Saturday with a secret location for a special 13th scoop, continuing the event's 'sinister sweets' tie-in to past AHS installments.
In addition to Ariana Grande and the already announced returning cast, Season 13 will see John Waters, John Carroll Lynch, Mena Suvari, and Matt Fraser return to their former roles, while Paul Anthony Kelly, Berto Colón, and Joey Pollari are set to debut in the series.
The show’s executive producers include not only Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk but also Ned Martel, Charlie Carver, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Tanase Popa, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Jennifer Salt and Tim Minear.
Hollywood Reporter notes Season 13’s logline frames it as an all-star reunion that builds on AHS’s decades-long legacy, and highlights that the franchise has streamed more than 700 million hours globally.
American Horror Story is coming back with its biggest cast ever. Variety reports that Season 13 will premiere on September 24 at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu, with international streaming on Disney+. The season marks a massive reunion of franchise veterans alongside pop star Ariana Grande.
The franchise has now streamed more than 700 million hours globally, according to Hollywood Reporter. Creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk are framing Season 13 as a celebration of the show's decades-long legacy — though plot details remain tightly under wraps.
A Record-Breaking Cast Returns for Season 13
Season 13 brings back nearly every major star from the show's history. Variety confirms the lineup includes Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman. John Waters, John Carroll Lynch, Mena Suvari, and Matt Fraser will also return to their original roles.
Three new faces join the cast for the first time. Paul Anthony Kelly, Berto Colón, and Joey Pollari are all set to debut in the series. Pop star Ariana Grande also makes her AHS debut this season, adding even more star power to what is already the show's largest ensemble.
Sarah Paulson Reprises Cordelia Goode Among Key Returns
Some cast members are returning to specific past roles. Head Topics reports that Sarah Paulson will reprise her role as Cordelia Goode, Supreme of the Coven. This suggests Season 13 may weave together storylines from multiple past installments rather than starting fresh.
Comic Basics notes the season is described as an all-star reunion built on AHS's long history. The show's logline frames it as its "darkest chapter yet." Exact plot details, however, have not been released ahead of the September premiere.
FX Brings Sinister Ice Cream Trucks to San Diego Comic-Con
FX is promoting the new season with a hands-on stunt at San Diego Comic-Con. Four themed ice cream trucks will offer flavors tied to past AHS installments. Fans can also take photos with iconic franchise characters, including Rubber Man and Twisty the Clown.
The promotion includes a hidden twist. A secret location will offer a special 13th scoop as part of what FX is calling its
The activation runs on Saturday. It adds to a wave of teasers and updates that FX has been pushing across AHS social media channels as the September 24 premiere approaches.
Large Producing Team Backs Murphy and Falchuk on Season 13
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk created the series and serve as executive producers. They are joined by a large team including Ned Martel, Charlie Carver, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Tanase Popa, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Jennifer Salt, and Tim Minear. The show is produced by 20th Television.
Season 13 will air on FX in the US and stream on Hulu the same night. International viewers can watch on Disney+. Comic Basics notes the show has built a global fanbase over more than a decade, and the season's wide distribution reflects that reach.
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