‘American Horror Story’ Lead Joey Pollari on That Wild Jessica Lange Reveal and Up-in-the-Air Fates Headed Into Finale
Joey Pollari says Ryan Murphy personally offered him the lead role in the 13th season of American Horror Story, after Pollari had worked as an event production assistant and appeared in several Murphy projects. He plays Ben DeSoto, whose story shifts from a boyfriend with a fear of the number 13 to the son of Satan, making him the audience’s entry point to the season’s returning characters and lore.
As the season approaches its 29 October finale, Ben, Cordelia and Queenie have been overtaken by Ben’s satanic father. Pollari also discusses working with Jessica Lange and Emma Roberts, and a major reveal involving Lange’s characters; the article flags spoilers from the first 12 episodes. His future in the series remains uncertain.
In short
- Ryan Murphy called Pollari to offer him the season 13 lead.
- Ben DeSoto is revealed as the son of Satan.
- Ben, Cordelia and Queenie face danger before the finale.
Explained simply
American Horror Story is an anthology series created by television producer Ryan Murphy. Each season tells a different horror story, while some actors and characters return, linking parts of the show’s wider mythology.
Joey Pollari plays Ben DeSoto, a character whose changing identity connects the season’s new story with familiar figures from earlier seasons. Jessica Lange and Emma Roberts are among the returning cast; Lange has played several characters across the series.
The show mixes supernatural horror with themes such as family, power and belief. For viewers new to it, Ben’s role offers a route into the season’s returning characters and backstory, while the anthology format means the series can be followed season by season.
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