‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Star Hints ‘Coven’ Sequel Will Be Freakier

‘American Horror Story’ season 13 is currently in production in New York City, and early remarks from the cast are already generating excitement for what’s ahead in Ryan Murphy’s enduring FX horror series. While the new season has yet to receive an official subtitle, it is confirmed to be a direct continuation of the beloved third season, ‘Coven.’

For dedicated fans, this return to ‘Coven’ marks a significant moment. Ryan Murphy has confirmed that the new season will feature several key cast members from the 2013 storyline, including Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, and Gabourey Sidibe, all reprising their original roles.

Jessica Lange is also making her return to ‘American Horror Story’ for the first time since season 8. However, it remains unclear whether she will reprise her role as Fiona Goode from ‘Coven’ or take on a different character, with speculation suggesting an alternative role could be in the works.

New cast member Berto Colón, who portrays Joe the Doorman, has shared some early insights about the tone of the season during his time on set. He confirmed that filming is still in progress and indicated that the new chapter will delve deeply into darker horror themes.

He stated, “I’ve already worked on four of the episodes… they’re still shooting in New York City. Season 13 will consist of 13 episodes, and it’s public knowledge that all the stars are coming back. The story is a New York story that is going to be very freaky, very demonic… it’s going to involve a lot of scary elements.”

Colón also discussed the scale of the production and how the narrative appears to be expanding the ‘Coven’ universe in a new direction. He described the creative landscape as something that continues to evolve with each season and hinted that the new episodes may push the horror boundaries even further than before.

He added, “It’s a crazy world that Ryan Murphy has created and it’s incredible that I join these ensembles and something evolves from them that becomes better than the original situation. I’m hired for one or two episodes and then I end up doing an entire season… so, fingers crossed, that’ll be the same case here.”

While details about his character remain scarce, Colón revealed that his role is closely linked to Jessica Lange’s character, though he refrained from providing further details. This connection has already piqued the interest of fans, especially considering Lange’s long-standing association with the franchise.

He mentioned, “My role in AHS is very directly connected to Jessica Lange’s character, and she’s number one. It’s gonna be fun. Based on the years of these and the seasons that I’ve watched, I think this is gonna be one of the more interesting ones as well.”

With filming still ongoing and the release window anticipated for 2026, more official updates are expected in the coming months. For now, the return to ‘Coven’ is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly awaited chapters in ‘American Horror Story’ history.

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