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American Horror Story: Paul Anthony Kelly on Joining Season 13 Cast

Paul Anthony Kelly (Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette) shares how he feels about joining American Horror Story Season 13.

Earlier this month, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's American Horror Story Season 13 stars Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, and Gabourey Sidibe took part in Disney's big Upfronts 2026 presentation to get the word out about the new season and welcome FX's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette breakout star Paul Anthony Kelly to the AHS Universe. Of course, it couldn't just be a normal introduction – not when you can have Peters, Bassett, Sidibe, Lourd, and Roberts flanked by hooded Druids before Kelly revealed himself to be one.

Now, we're getting some early thoughts from Kelly about joining the long-running horror anthology. "It feels pretty good to be joining such a storied series. They're on their 13th season now, and word on the street is they're bringing back a lot of the previous cast. So I am incredibly excited to go to work and play with some people I've been looking up to for a very long time. It's going to be cool and spooky and scary and all the good things," Kelly shared during the latest episode of Deadline Hollywood's Take Ten.

Here's a look at Bassett confirming her return to her "Coven" role, followed by Sidibe and Lourd taking her lead – and throwing out some love to now-retired Frances Conroy:

As it now stands, the cast for AHS 13 includes Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Ariana Grande, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, John Waters, Joey Pollari, and Paul Anthony Kelly. Here's a look at Bassett discussing her return to the AHS Universe, followed by Lourd and Sidibe not only discussing their returns but also their interest in another season of Scream Queens:

FX's American Horror Story, the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number. Bringing together an all-star cast, many of whom are reprising fan-favorite roles, AHS 13 continues to build on the anthology's decades-long legacy that has been streamed more than 700 million hours across the globe and spawned a legion of dedicated fans. Created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, American Horror Story has redefined the genre with various installments featuring a creepy murder house, a coven of witches, a traveling freak show, a haunted hotel, and the apocalypse itself. Which iconic horrors will return to haunt the hallowed halls of 13 and what new terrors await? Light your candles, draw your pentagrams and prepare for a supreme surprise.

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