Fans of “American Horror Story” have been awaiting news about the show’s 13th season for quite some time. This is the case as the most recent installment ended in early 2024. Now, the cast list for the upcoming season has been released, and it features none other than Ariana Grande.
The official Ryan Murphy Productions account on Instagram confirmed the cast on October 31. Not only does it include Grande, but Jessica Lange is also returning. Also on the cast are: Sarah Paulson,
Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, and Gabourey Sidibe.
Based on the cast list, it seems likely that season 13 of “American Horror Story” could somehow relate to the “Coven” season. This is the case as everyone on the list from season 13 appeared in “Coven,” except Grande. Of course, that is also one of the standout installments from the show’s history.
Jessica Lang Previously Ruled Out Returning to ‘American Horror Story’
Lange joined “American Horror Story’ for the show’s first season in 2011. She quickly became a fav favorite and went on to win three Emmy awards for her various roles on the anthology series. However, she announced that she was leaving the show in 2015, with “American Horror Story: Freak Show” being her last season as a main cast member.
According to Deadline, the most recent time she’s been asked about returning to “American Horror Story” was in February 2025. She said at the time, “Oh Christ, no. I mean, I haven’t done it for more than 10 years, 12 years, so, no, I’m not doing it.”
Since leaving AHS, Lange has starred in “Feud: Bette & Joan,” “The Politician,” and “Mother Play” on Broadway. Additionally, she made a brief cameo in season 8 of “American Horror Story.”
It’s Unclear when Filming for AHS Season 13 Will Begin
Naturally, not much is known about season 13 of “American Horror Story” beyond the assumption that it will involve the events of “Coven.” This is also true for the filming schedule. Of course, Grande will be busy over the next month promoting “Wicked,” so it’s likely filming will begin in 2026.
As mentioned, this will be the first season of the show since 2024’s “American Horror Story: Delicate.” That season included Kim Kardashian and was heavily impacted by the actors’ and writers’ strike of 2023. In fact, it was split in half, with the first part airing in 2023.
There have been reports that season 13 could be the final year for AHS. However, this is not confirmed, and its future will likely depend on fan reception for season 13.
