Paul Anthony Kelly Joins American Horror Story Season 13

Actor Paul Anthony Kelly, fresh from portraying John F. Kennedy Jr. in Ryan Murphy's limited series Love Story, has joined the cast of American Horror Story's 13th season, FX announced Tuesday at The Walt Disney Company's Upfront presentation in New York.

Kelly revealed his casting onstage alongside returning cast members Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Gabourey Sidibe, Billie Lourd and Emma Roberts. Flanked by hooded figures resembling Druids, Kelly emerged from the shadows and said, "I guess every nightmare needs fresh blood and thirteen's my lucky number."

The ensemble for Season 13 includes franchise veterans Jessica Lange, in her first appearance since 2018's Apocalypse; Kathy Bates; and Leslie Grossman. Paulson and Peters, who have appeared in nine seasons each, lead the group. Joining them are franchise newcomers Kelly and Ariana Grande, the latter known for her role in Murphy's Scream Queens opposite Roberts and Lourd.

Production on the 10-episode season began April 6, 2026, producer Ryan Murphy confirmed on social media, sharing first-look images of Lange in a blue dress and heels reminiscent of her earlier character Constance Langdon. The series is slated to...