American Horror Story is officially bringing the past back to haunt us.
FX has released the first teaser for American Horror Story: 13, giving fans a chilling glimpse at what appears to be the franchise’s ultimate reunion season. The new clip puts Twisty the Clown, played by John Carroll Lynch, front and center, but he’s far from the only familiar face returning to the terrifying AHS universe.
The teaser includes Emma Roberts back as Madison Montgomery, Jessica Lange as the unforgettable Constance Langdon, Angela Bassett as Coven powerhouse Marie Laveau, Sarah Paulson as Supreme witch Cordelia Goode, and Evan Peters as Cult’s Kai Anderson.
Fans can also spot Gabourey Sidibe, Jamie Brewer returning as Addie Langdon, Mena Suvari as the Black Dahlia, and more, while Paul Anthony Kelly appears in a mysterious blonde wig for a role that has not yet been revealed.
For longtime viewers, the teaser is packed with nostalgia. Twisty first terrified audiences in Freak Show, while Constance Langdon helped define Murder House from the very beginning. Madison, Cordelia, and Marie Laveau instantly bring viewers back to the witchy chaos of Coven, one of the franchise’s most beloved seasons. And with the return of characters from across the AHS timeline, Season 13 is already looking like a full-scale celebration of the show’s most iconic eras.
The new season will consist of 13 half-hour episodes and premieres Thursday, September 24th at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on FX and Hulu. Premiere week and week two will each feature three episodes, followed by two new episodes every Thursday leading up to the season finale on October 29th.
The stacked ensemble also includes Joey Pollari, Kathy Bates, Leslie Grossman, Avantika, Elle Chapman, Berto Colón, Alex Consani, Frances Conroy, Mat Fraser, Seth Gabel, Orlando Jones, Tig Notaro, Madelaine Petsch, Fedor Steer, Zach Villa, John Waters, and more
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