Horror Maestro Ryan Murphy Unveils Stacked Cast for American Horror Story's 13th Season

On October 31st, 2025, Ryan Murphy, the mastermind behind the American Horror Story franchise, revealed the cast for the upcoming 13th season of the hit horror anthology series. The announcement, which was accompanied by a recording of "I'll Be Seeing You" by Vera Lynn, included a lineup of both familiar and new faces.

Returning to the series are several fan-favorite actors, including Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman. The most notable addition, however, is the inclusion of Ariana Grande, who previously worked with Murphy on the horror-comedy series Scream Queens.

The announcement also teased the return of Jessica Lange, who was last seen briefly in the 2018 season of American Horror Story: Apocalypse. Lange's comeback is sure to excite longtime fans of the series, as she has been a central figure in many of the show's most iconic seasons.

The reel ends with a chilling nod to the Coven season, as Emma Roberts' character delivers her iconic line: "Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me." This tantalizing tease has left viewers eagerly anticipating the upcoming season, which is set to premiere on Halloween 2026.