The witches are officially back. The first photos from American Horror Story Season 13 confirm that the new series will continue the story of 2013’s Coven, marking the long-awaited return of one of the show’s most popular series.According to photos taken in Manhattan on July 9, Sarah Paulson Emma Roberts returns as co-starring long-time cast members Frances Conroy and Gabourey Sidibe. The images mark the first visual confirmation of Coven’s revival and have sparked a lot of excitement among fans of the franchise who have been anticipating this continuation for years.
The Most High rises, Robichaud College return
Variety reports that plot details for the new season remain largely under wraps, with the network keeping storyline developments under wraps. However, the network provided important context about the direction of the season when it released a first-look photo of Sarah Paulson’s character. The caption next to the image read: “@mssarahcatharinepaulson returns as Cordelia Goode. The Supremes Rise. Yes, we rebuilt the entire Robichaud Academy. “The announcement confirms that the iconic witch academy at the heart of “Coven”‘s narrative will play a central role in the new season, with Paulson’s character Cordelia Goode returning to become the most powerful witch Supreme in the universe. Based on the rebuilding of Robichaud Academy, it appears the new season will examine the school’s rebuilding and evolution following the events of the original “Coven” season.The term “Rise of the Supremes” is significant to the series’ mythology and provides a subtle nod to the power dynamics and conflicts that shape the storyline.
Franchise regulars return for new season
In addition to the core cast, series regulars including Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Billie Lourd and Ariana Grande will also return for the new installment. The large cast also includes film director John Waters, a filmmaker and TV personality known for his provocative independent films, as well as Paul Anthony Kelly and Joey Pollari.Recruiting such a wide range of returning and new talent demonstrates the production team’s ambition to write important chapters in the series’ ongoing narrative.
Production and premiere details
American Horror Story Season 13 will premiere on FX and Hulu on September 24 at 6 pm PT, marking the return of Coven to viewers and continuing the series’ tradition of delivering genre-defining horror storytelling that has made it one of the most influential television series since its premiere.