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Key Points 'American Horror Story' season 13 cast features returning stars and newcomers, including Ariana Grande and Jessica Lange. Fans express shock and excitement, especially over Jessica Lange’s unexpected return. Speculation rises about a series return to its roots and a 'Coven' reunion. The internet is in full panic mode after Variety revealed the official cast for American Horror Story season 13, and fans are calling it one of the wildest ensemble announcements in years. The upcoming season features a jaw-dropping mix of returning legends and new faces. According to Variety’s post, Ariana Grande will join AHS favorites Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, and Sarah Paulson, along with returning stars Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman. Within minutes of the reveal, the comments section turned into a digital scream-fest. “This is actually crazy,” one fan wrote, while another summed up the chaos perfectly by saying, “This is like Christmas.” Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram Fans React to Jessica Lange’s Return For longtime AHS viewers, the biggest shock was seeing Jessica Lange’s name back on the list. The award-winning actress, who helped define the show’s early seasons, had previously said in a 2019 interview with The Wrap that she didn’t plan to return to the anthology. One fan couldn’t help but laugh at the twist, commenting, “Jessica recently said in an interview she wouldn’t do another season, she’s a good poker player.” Another wrote, “Jessica once said no and I was proud of her. Welp.” That revelation alone sent theories spiraling. “Oh, it’s for sure Coven part 3,” one viewer predicted, while another commented with a GIF of witches celebrating. Fans also began calling it a reunion for the “OG group,” as one person put it, pointing out that the announcement includes nearly every core Coven cast member. Related: ‘American Horror Story’s Leslie Grossman Mourns Major Family Loss in Poignant Tribute Speculation About What’s Next Even without official plot details, viewers are convinced the next chapter could bring American Horror Story back to its roots. One fan simply wrote, “We are so back,” and another declared, “Power cast right there.” Others filled the thread with excitement over the return of Evan Peters, with one person commenting, “Wait, Emma and Evan together?” The Season 13 cast reveal feels like a full-circle moment for the franchise. Fans say it marks a long-awaited return to American Horror Story’s signature magic and could signal that the series is ready to reclaim its pop culture crown.
