American Horror Story season 13
Thirteenth season of American Horror Story
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The thirteenth season of the American horror anthology television series American Horror Story began filming in April 2026, and will feature the return of regular actors Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Leslie Grossman, and Jessica Lange.
| American Horror Story | |
|---|---|
| Season 13 | |
| Showrunner | Ryan Murphy |
| Starring | |
| Release | |
| Original network | FX |
| Season chronology | |
The season is set to premiere on FX in 2026.
Cast and characters
- Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode[1]
- Evan Peters[2]
- Angela Bassett as Marie Laveau[3]
- Kathy Bates[2]
- Ariana Grande[2]
- Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery[4]
- Billie Lourd as Mallory[5]
- Gabourey Sidibe as Queenie[6]
- Leslie Grossman[2]
- Jessica Lange[2]
- John Waters[7]
- Joey Pollari[8]
- Alex Consani[9]
- Paul Anthony Kelly[10]
- Madelaine Petsch[11]
- John Carroll Lynch as Twisty the Clown[12]
- Matt Fraser as Paul the Illustrated Seal[12]
- Mena Suvari[12]
- Berto Colón as Joe the Doorman[12]
Episodes
Production
Development
On January 9, 2020, American Horror Story was renewed for up to a thirteenth season.[13] On December 5, 2018, Ryan Murphy said the witches from Coven will return in a future season.[14][15][16]
Casting
In October 2025, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Leslie Grossman, Jessica Lange were all confirmed to return for the thirteenth season alongside Gabourey Sidibe, who previously guest-starred in multiple seasons, with Ariana Grande also joining the cast.[2] In February 2026, John Waters joined the cast,[7] while Joey Pollari joined in April,[8] and Alex Consani, Paul Anthony Kelly and Madelaine Petsch joined in May.[9][10][11] John Carroll Lynch and Matt Fraser were also confirmed to reprise their roles from Freak Show, with Mena Suvari and Berto Colón also joining the cast.[12]
Filming
The season began filming in April 2026.[17]
