The witches are officially back. The first set photos from the production of ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 confirm that the new episodes will continue the story of 2013’s ‘Coven,’ marking the long-awaited return of one of the anthology series’ most expensive seasons.According to photos from Manhattan set on July 9, Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts headlines the return alongside longtime cast members Frances Conroy and Gabourey Sidibe. The images mark the first visual confirmation of the revival of the coven and have created great excitement among fans of the franchise who have been waiting for this continuation for years.
The Supreme arose, and the: Robichaux Academy returned:
As with every variety, plot details for the new season remain largely under wraps, with the network keeping story developments secret. However, the network provided important context about the season’s direction when it released a first-look photo featuring Sarah Paulson’s character. The caption accompanying the image read: “The Return of @mssarahcatharinepaulson as Cordelia Goode: The Supreme Rises. And yes, we rebuilt the entire Robichaux Academy.This announcement confirms that the iconic witch academy at the center 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 explore the rebuilding and evolution of the school after the events of the original ‘Coven’ season.The term “The Supreme Rises” has an emphasis on the mythology of the series and offers a subtle nod to the power dynamics and conflicts that will shape the storyline.
The franchise regulars are back for a new season
In addition to the core coven members, franchise regulars including Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Billie Lourd and Ariana Grande will also return for the new installment. The extensive cast list also features film director John Waters, the filmmaker and television personality known for his provocative independent films, along with Paul Anthony Kelly and Joey Pollari.Recruiting such a large returning roster and new talent signals the production’s ambitions to deliver an important chapter in the franchise’s 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 the coven to audiences and continuing the franchise’s tradition of delivering genre-defining horror storytelling that has established it as one of the most influential television series since its inception.