The witches are officially back. The first production photos of American Horror Story season 13 confirmed that the new episodes will continue the story of 2013’s “Coven,” marking the long-awaited return of one of the most beloved seasons of the anthology series.According to photos from the Manhattan assembly on July 9, Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts headline the return along with longtime cast members Frances Conroy and Gabourey Sidibe. The images mark the first visual confirmation of the revival of the coven and have generated a lot of excitement among fans of the franchise who have been anticipating this continuation for years.
The Supreme rises, and the Robichaux Academy come back
According to Variety, plot details for the new season remain largely under wraps, with the network being tight-lipped about story developments. However, the network provided crucial context about the direction of the season when it released a first photo showing Sarah Paulson in character. The caption accompanying the image read: “The return of @mssarahcatharinepaulson as Cordelia Goode. The Supreme Rises. And yes, we’ve rebuilt the entire Robichaux Academy.”This announcement confirms that the iconic witch academy at the heart of the ‘Coven’ narrative will play a central role in the new season, with Paulson’s character Cordelia Goode returning as the Supreme, the most powerful witch in the universe. Based on the rebuilding of Robichaux Academy, it looks like the new season will examine the rebuilding and evolution of the school after the events of the original “Coven” season.The term “The Supreme Rises” carries weight in terms of the mythology of the series and offers a subtle nod to the power dynamics and conflicts that will shape the story.
The franchise regulars are back for the new season
Beyond the core members of the coven, franchise regulars like Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Billie Lourd and Ariana Grande will also return for the new installment. The large cast also features film director John Waters, the filmmaker and TV personality known for his provocative independent films, along with Paul Anthony Kelly and Joey Pollari.Recruiting such an extensive roster of returning and new talent indicates the production’s ambitions to deliver an important chapter in the franchise’s ongoing narrative.
Production and premiere details
Season 13 of American Horror Story will premiere on FX and Hulu on September 24 at 6:00 PM PT, marking the return of the coven to audiences and continuing the franchise’s tradition of delivering genre-defining horror narratives that have established it as one of the most influential television series since its debut.