Overview
- Ryan Murphy Productions confirmed the season 13 cast in an Oct. 31 Instagram post, with Jessica Lange officially returning and Ariana Grande joining the series.
- The roster reunites franchise mainstays Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe and Leslie Grossman.
- A promo image reading “Season 13 – The Coven Returns?” and a cheeky callback line tied by fans to Constance Langdon hint at Coven-era motifs, though the plot remains undisclosed.
- Filming is expected to start in late 2025, with a Halloween 2026 debut targeted on FX and distribution reported to include Disney and Hulu.
- Ryan Murphy said the new story was written with Lange in mind, as the series returns following its longest hiatus since season 12 aired in 2023.