Ryan Murphy Spills on All-Star Season of ‘American Horror Story,’ Talks Ariana Grande’s Exit and Is Seriously Considering Doing More ‘Glee’
Ryan Murphy has previewed the 13th, all-star season of "American Horror Story," describing it as a tribute to the anthology series that will unite legacy cast members reprising their most iconic roles. In a Hollywood Reporter interview, Murphy said returning stars including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters agreed to come back almost instantly, and compared the format to "the Avengers," with the ensemble uniting to defeat a common evil.
The 13-episode season premieres 24 September on FX and Hulu, with Lange playing four characters, Paulson six and Peters five, alongside Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Frances Conroy, Gabourey Sidibe and Leslie Grossman. Murphy also discussed Ariana Grande's departure from the season, confirmed he is already developing season 14 alongside his Monster franchise instalment "The Lizzie Borden Story," and revealed he is seriously weighing a return to "Glee," while stressing a broader ambition to bring more of his productions back to Los Angeles.
In short
- Ryan Murphy previews AHS season 13's all-star cast reunion
- New season premieres 24 September on FX and Hulu
- Murphy is considering reviving "Glee" and discussed Ariana Grande's exit
Explained simply
American Horror Story is an anthology series, meaning each season tells a different horror story, often with actors returning in new roles. Its earlier seasons also built a group of recurring performers and characters that fans may recognise, so an all-star season draws on that history.
Ryan Murphy is a television writer and producer who co-created American Horror Story and the musical comedy-drama Glee. The series airs on FX and is available on Hulu in the United States; Murphy has also made other programmes under a long-running production deal with the two companies.
The story matters because American Horror Story’s format lets it revisit familiar characters while telling a new tale, giving longtime viewers added context and newcomers a way into the series. Murphy’s comments about Glee point to his continued interest in returning to earlier projects, while his productions have helped shape his career in television.
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