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American Horror Story: Cult
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American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story. It was announced on October 4, 2016,[1][2] and is scheduled to premiere on September 5, 2017.[3] Returning cast members from previous seasons include Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Adina Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Frances Conroy, and Mare Winningham. New additions to the cast are Billie Lourd, Billy Eichner, Leslie Grossman, Colton Haynes, Alison Pill, and Lena Dunham.

Cast

Main article: List of American Horror Story cast members

Episodes

See also: List of American Horror Story episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
741"Election Night"[17]UnknownUnknownSeptember 5, 2017 (2017-09-05)[3]TBAN/A
752"Don't Be Afraid of the Dark"[17]TBATBATBATBATBD
763"Neighbors from the Hell"[17]TBATBATBATBATBD
774"11/9"[17]TBATBATBATBATBD

Production

Development

On October 4, 2016, the series was renewed for a seventh cycle, which is set to premiere in September 2017.[3][1][2] Ryan Murphy confirmed that the season will be connected to Freak Show; but will be set in modern day.[18] In February 2017, on Watch What Happens Live, Murphy announced that the season would revolve around the 2016 U.S. election and suggested that it may feature a character based on President Donald Trump.[19] Murphy has said that the season will be representative of both sides of the political divide. He also said that he will be "illuminating and highlighting" groups of people he believes to be "ignored by the current [Trump] administration and who are afraid and feel terrorized that their lives are going to be taken away."[20]

It was later confirmed that the season would be set in the aftermath of the presidential election, with the first episode taking place on election night.[6][13] Murphy explained it will be about "the fallout of that night, which to many people, from all sides of the camps is a horror story."[7] He also revealed the season will not feature Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, stating "Horror Story is always about allegory, so the election is allegory."[7] In April 2017, Murphy confirmed that archive footage of the election night is going to be used in the season premiere.[21]

Murphy revealed via Twitter that the details of the seventh season, including the title, would be revealed on July 20.[22] He also teased that the opening sequence of the series would return in this season, following its absence in Roanoke.[23]

On July 20, 2017, it was announced that the theme and title of the season would be Cult, being related to secret societies. Murphy also revealed it would be set in Michigan, and confirmed it would consist of a total of 11 episodes, premiering on September 5, 2017. For the first time, the series will not air on Wednesdays but rather on Tuesdays at 10/9c.[24]

Casting

Many actors and actresses have been rumored to join the cast for Season 7. During the Winter 2017 TCA Press Tour, series mainstays Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters were reported to be starring as the leads in the season.[18][2] In March 2017, Billy on the Street host Billy Eichner was announced to be cast in the series, playing a role in the life of Paulson's character.[13][14] His character is slated for appearing in "six or seven" episodes, and is described as wearing "mysterious tank tops".[13] The next month, it was reported that Scream Queens alum Billie Lourd will also star in the seventh installment of the series.[6][7] In May 2017, Leslie Grossman, who starred in Murphy's series Popular, joined the cast of the series,[8] and Angela Bassett hinted she may return for season 7 in a recurring role.[25] Later that month, it was confirmed via set pictures that Adina Porter and Cheyenne Jackson were also returning.[10][9] In June 2017, Murphy confirmed via his Instagram account that Colton Haynes, whom Murphy worked with previously on second season of Scream Queens, was joining the casting for the seventh season.[11] Later that month, set pictures revealed that Alison Pill was joining the cast of the season, seemingly portraying the girlfriend of Sarah Paulson's character.[12] In July 2017, Murphy revealed via his Twitter account that Lena Dunham was joining the season, but she will appear in one episode.[15] And also Murphy confirmed the return of Frances Conroy and Mare Winningham. Winningham has appeared in Coven and Freak Show with a recurring role and in Hotel with a special guest appearence.[16]

On June 26, 2017, it was confirmed that Lady Gaga would not return for season 7 due to other projects.[26] However, both Gaga and Murphy stated that she would be interested in joining future seasons of American Horror Story and other Ryan Murphy projects.[citation needed] Despite rumors, it was stated in Entertainment Weekly on July 7, 2017 that Vera Farmiga, whose sister Taissa Farmiga appeared in Murder House, Coven and Roanoke, would not appear in the season.[27]

Murphy also revealed via his Instagram account that Freak Show character Twisty the Clown would come back in Season 7, potentially hinting that John Carroll Lynch would reprise his role.[28]

Filming

In February 2017, it was announced the season would begin principal photography in June 2017.[19] By the next month, filming was moved to May 2017.[13] On May 24, 2017, writer and producer John J. Gray confirmed the show started filming.[29]

References

  1. ^ a b "American Horror Story Renewed for (Top-Secret, Duh) Season 7 at FX". TV Line. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e Wagmeister, Elizabeth (January 12, 2017). "Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters to Return for 'American Horror Story' Season 7". Variety. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Ryan Murphy Teases 'American Crime Story' Future Seasons|E! Live from the Red Carpet". YouTube. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  4. ^ Ryan Murphy [@MrRPMurphy] (July 21, 2017). "Evan's character is named Kai" (Tweet). Retrieved July 21, 2017 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Ryan Murphy [@MrRPMurphy] (July 21, 2017). "Sarah Paulson = Ally" (Tweet). Retrieved July 21, 2017 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (April 6, 2017). "Billie Lourd To Star In 'American Horror Story' Season 7 On FX". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  7. ^ a b c d Nilles, Billie (April 7, 2017). "American Horror Story Season 7 Adds Scream Queens Vet Billie Lourd". E!. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  8. ^ a b Pederson, Erik (May 15, 2017). "'American Horror Story': Leslie Grossman Joins FX Anthology From Ryan Murphy". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
  9. ^ a b AHStoryNet [@AHStoryNet] (May 27, 2017). "Cheyenne Jackson @cheyennejackson - On Set of "American Horror Story" - May 26 #AHS #AHS7" (Tweet). Retrieved May 27, 2017 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ a b AHStoryNet [@AHStoryNet] (May 26, 2017). "HELL YEAH ! ADINA PORTER IS THERE TOO !!! #AHS #AHS7" (Tweet). Retrieved May 26, 2017 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ a b Murphy, Ryan (June 21, 2017). "Welcome to American Horror Story, Colton Haynes". Instagram. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  12. ^ a b AHStoryNet [@AHStoryNet] (June 28, 2017). "Alison Pill is officially joining the cast of #AHS7 !" (Tweet). Retrieved June 28, 2017 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ a b c d e Andreeva, Nellie (March 28, 2017). "'American Horror Story': Billy Eichner Cast In Season 7 Of FX Anthology Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  14. ^ a b Stack, Tim (March 28, 2017). "American Horror Story: Billy Eichner cast in season 7". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  15. ^ a b Ryan Murphy [@MrRPMurphy] (July 19, 2017). "Thrilled that my talented friend Lena Dunham is joining the AMERICAN HORROR STORY family. Always wanted to work together, and now we r!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 19, 2017 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ a b c Ryan Murphy [@MrRPMurphy] (July 21, 2017). "Frances Conroy and Mare Winningham return...and others" (Tweet). Retrieved July 21, 2017 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ a b c d "American Horror Story - Episode 7.01 - 7.04 - Titles Revealed". SpoilerTV. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  18. ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (October 18, 2016). "American Horror Story: Ryan Murphy Reveals Roanoke Twist, Hints at Next Season's Freak Show Tie-In". TVLine.com. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  19. ^ a b Stanhope, Kate (February 15, 2017). "Ryan Murphy Reveals 'American Horror Story' Will Tackle 2016 Presidential Election". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  20. ^ Rose, Lacey (February 24, 2017). "Ryan Murphy on 'American Horror Story's' Next Season and Casting the Role of Monica Lewinsky". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
  21. ^ Dos Santos, Kristin (April 22, 2017). "Who Will Play Princess Diana on Feud? The Latest From Ryan Murphy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  22. ^ Ryan Murphy [@MrRPMurphy] (July 10, 2017). "Official American Horror Story Season 7 title will be revealed Thursday July 20. And suddenly... it will all make sense" (Tweet). Retrieved July 10, 2017 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ Ryan Murphy [@MrRPMurphy] (July 10, 2017). "Wait a minute...you want the main title sequence to return this year?!" (Tweet). Retrieved July 10, 2017 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ Swift, Andy (July 20, 2017). "American Horror Story: Cult Confirmed — Plus: Who's Returning in Season 7?". TV Line. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
  25. ^ "Angela Bassett Isn't Sure Political 'American Horror Story' Return Can 'Keep Up' With Reality (Exclusive Video)". toofab. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
  26. ^ Stack, Tim (June 26, 2017). "American Horror Story: Lady Gaga won't return for season 7 despite rumors". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
  27. ^ Stack, Tim (July 7, 2017). "American Horror Story: Vera Farmiga not appearing this season despite rumors". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  28. ^ Murphy, Ryan (July 11, 2017). "He's Baaaaaack". Instagram. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  29. ^ Gray, John J. (May 24, 2017). "🎥 #ahs7". Instagram. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
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