Alex Consani Joins the Cast of ‘American Horror Story’ and Fans Are Enchanted

Alex Consani has officially joined the universe of ‘American Horror Story’, and her casting has become one of the most discussed topics surrounding the franchise’s eagerly awaited return. The model makes her debut in Ryan Murphy’s horror anthology as Morwenna the witch, marking a significant milestone for someone who became the first transgender person to win the Fashion Award for Model of the Year in December 2024.

For those curious about Alex Consani’s role in ‘American Horror Story’, the answer is a lot of witchcraft. The season premiered on September 24 on FX and Hulu. Here’s everything we know about her character, the coven she joins, and why this casting has fans buzzing.

Consani appears as a witch in the season’s trailer, and the show’s official page hints at an all-star cast. This casting builds on a résumé that already includes collaborations with pop culture icons, having previously starred in music videos for Charli XCX and Doja Cat.

The first glimpse of the coven in action came from the streets of New York. Consani was spotted filming in SoHo on July 9 alongside Emma Roberts, Frances Conroy, Gabourey Sidibe, Sarah Paulson, Leslie Grossman, and Avantika Vandanapu. The images quickly ignited excitement on social media.

One particular photo gained significant attention, showing Paulson and Consani seemingly sharing secrets between takes. Consani and Vandanapu were highlighted as newcomers among their witchy counterparts. For Consani, this role signifies her feature acting debut.

While plot details remain under wraps, clues suggest a return to the Coven and Apocalypse storylines. The original ‘Coven’ season was set in New Orleans, following a group of witches descended from Salem.

The set photos further clarified that the new episodes will continue the story from the ‘Coven’ season, which remains a fan favorite. Paulson reprises her role as Cordelia Goode, alongside Roberts as Madison Montgomery, Sidibe as Queenie, Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt, and Conroy as Myrtle Snow.

The witches are not the only familiar faces returning. The trailer reveals characters from ‘Murder House’, ‘Coven’, ‘Freak Show’, ‘Hotel’, ‘Cult’, and ‘Apocalypse’. Evan Peters summarized the vibe, noting that Murphy assembled a cast from across all seasons, making Consani’s arrival feel like a fresh voice in a legendary reunion.

Consani’s transition into acting is a deliberate choice. In a Harper’s Bazaar summer cover story, she shared her desire to step back from modeling to focus on acting, writing, and directing.

Her schedule reflects this shift, as she has roles in the upcoming A24 film ‘Peaked’ and in the next season of ‘American Horror Story’. Currently, she balances acting jobs with her modeling work, being more selective about her projects.

With a substantial following, Consani had over two million TikTok followers by early 2024 and was named to the inaugural Time 100 Creators list in 2025. IMDb lists her screen credits, including the Doja Cat video for ‘Gorgeous’ and ‘Charli XCX 360’.

The ensemble cast is impressive, featuring Avantika, Jamie Brewer, Elle Chapman, Frances Conroy, Tig Notaro, Madelaine Petsch, Mena Suvari, and John Waters, among others. The thirteen-episode season kicked off with three episodes, followed by three more during premiere week.

There were a few surprises leading up to the premiere. Jessica Lange returns for her first appearance since the ‘Apocalypse’ season. Although Ariana Grande was rumored to join, Deadline reports she will not appear due to scheduling conflicts.

The stakes are high for the franchise, as this is the first set of new episodes since 2024, marking the longest gap between seasons since the show began. While rumors suggest this could be the final chapter, FX has yet to confirm a farewell. If you’ve already met Morwenna, let us know if Consani deserves a seat at Miss Robichaux’s table alongside Cordelia and Madison.