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American Horror Story Season 13 Cast Revealed: Legends Return and Ariana Grande Joins the Fright Fest

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Hold onto your broomsticks, horror fans. American Horror Story is back for Season 13, and the cast reveal is everything you hoped for and then some. FX’s anthology juggernaut, which first terrified audiences in 2011, has become infamous for its rotating cast of powerhouse actors, shocking twists, and over-the-top scares. Now, with the Instagram announcement from Ryan Murphy Productions, we finally know who will be haunting our screens next.


Leading the return are series stalwarts Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, whose name alone is enough to send chills down AHS veterans’ spines. Angela Bassett and Kathy Bates are also confirmed, guaranteeing that the season will have the intense, unforgettable energy only they can deliver. Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman round out the returning familiar faces, each promising moments of drama, dark humor, and straight-up horror.



But the real shocker? Pop superstar Ariana Grande is stepping into the AHS universe, marking her first major television acting role. And if that weren’t enough to break the internet, Jessica Lange will be returning. Lange, who helped define the show’s first era, could be making a final, unforgettable bow, and fans are already speculating which twisted character she might inhabit this time.



For context, American Horror Story has always thrived on mixing nostalgia with reinvention. Haunted hotels, witch covens, insane asylums, each season brings a fresh narrative playground, and Season 13 looks ready to honor that legacy while shaking things up. The Instagram announcement from Ryan Murphy Productions teased this blend with a moody, cryptic video that left fans screaming for more.


With returning icons and bold newcomers, Season 13 promises a perfect storm of chaos, celebrity cameos, and darkly playful storytelling. For longtime fans, it’s a return to familiar terror; for newcomers, a crash course in the franchise’s legendary brand of horror. Either way, this cast reveal has set the stage for one of the most anticipated seasons yet.

Prepare to scream, gasp, and maybe even laugh. American Horror Story Season 13 is coming, and it is shaping up to be a full-on fright fest you won’t want to miss.

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