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American Horror Story Season 13 Trailer Brings Back Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters
FX has released the official trailer for American Horror Story Season 13, featuring the returns of Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters in multiple roles. The season premieres September 24 at 9 p.m. ET.
FX has unveiled the official trailer for the thirteenth season of American Horror Story, and it opens with a promise of spectacle: «Welcome to the greatest show on earth.» The teaser confirms the return of three of the anthology's most recognizable stars — Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters — each taking on multiple roles from previous seasons.
Lange will reprise all four of her former AHS characters, while Peters will play five different people and Paulson will play six. The trailer suggests a season that leans heavily into the show's history, bringing back figures from earlier installments and mixing them into a new narrative. The tagline «It's witch-hunting season» hints at a storyline that draws on the witchcraft themes the series has explored before, though exact plot details remain under wraps.
American Horror Story: 13 is set to premiere Thursday, September 24 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on FX. The season continues Ryan Murphy's long-running anthology, which has become a staple of the network's programming and a fixture in the horror genre on television. The show's willingness to bring back actors in new and overlapping roles has been a defining feature, and Season 13 appears to double down on that approach.
The trailer also teases a chaotic mix of imagery, including witches, killer clowns and cult leaders, suggesting that the season will pull from several past storylines. That approach could appeal to longtime viewers who have followed the series since its debut, while also offering a fresh entry point for newcomers. The return of Lange, who has been absent from recent seasons, is likely to be a major draw for fans.
FX has not yet announced how many episodes the season will include or whether any other cast members from previous seasons will appear. The network has also not released a full synopsis, leaving much of the plot to speculation. However, the trailer's emphasis on multiple roles for its leads indicates that the season will be structured around a collision of characters and timelines.
American Horror Story has been a significant force in popular culture since its 2011 debut, influencing the horror genre on television and launching countless fan theories and discussions. Each season operates as a self-contained story, but the show frequently connects characters and themes across installments. Season 13's decision to bring back so many familiar faces in expanded capacities suggests a celebration of that legacy.
The premiere date places the season firmly in the fall television lineup, a period when networks often debut their most high-profile genre programming. For FX, the return of American Horror Story represents a reliable ratings performer and a key piece of its scripted slate. The trailer's release is timed to build momentum ahead of the September debut.
Fans have already begun dissecting the trailer for clues about which characters will appear and how they might interact. The show's dense mythology rewards close attention, and the multiple-role conceit has become a signature element. Whether Season 13 will tie up loose ends from previous seasons or chart a new course remains to be seen, but the early marketing makes clear that the past will play a central role.
American Horror Story: 13 premieres September 24 at 9 p.m. ET on FX.
