The second season of American Horror Stories, the spinoff of American Horror Story, received a new trailer today, revealing several new cast members. Alicia Silverstone, Bella Thorne, Judith Light, Dominique Jackson, and Quvenzhané Wallis will join the FX show.
American Horror Stories is another anthology series that debuted last year. The episodic format is the difference between the new spinoff and its previous iteration. Each episode, released weekly, tells a unique story that delves into horror myths, legends, and lore. Season 2 looks to up the scare factor in the series, with creepy dolls, serial killers, masked intruders, and haunted houses making their way to the show. Check out the new trailer for American Horror Stories Season 2 below.
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Season 2 will also bring back beloved actors from American Horror Story, including Cameron Cowperthwaite, Cody Fern, Denis O’Hare, Derrick Aguis, Gabourey Sidibe, Genevieve Aitken, Max Greenfield, and Nico Greetham. FX will announce the cast on their official AHS Instagram account with a horror-themed video, which can also be seen below.
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The rest of the cast includes Anthony De La Torre, Houston Jax Towe, Kristine Froseth, Kyanna Simone, Kyla Drew Simmons, Madison Iseman, Maryssa Menendez, Raven Scott, and Sara Silva. American Horror Stories Season 2 premieres on Hulu later this month, on July 21st.
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Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy Will Try to Keep the AHS Franchise Going
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The first season of American Horror Story aired 11 years ago, and the franchise has been going strong ever since. However, as the seasons continue, cast members come and go, and the original series has begun to lose its luster for some fans. However, creators Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy are attempting to revive the franchise with Stories, and the star-studded cast of Season 2 may bring back many of those long-time fans.
American Horror Stories Season 1 saw a return to Murder House, the title and location of the first season of the iconic series. Playing on the nostalgia of earlier seasons while expanding the lore and bringing back cast members may be the best option for the show. Dylan McDermott, who played Dr. Ben Harmon in Murder House, talked to E! News following the release of American Horror Stories and shared his trust in creator Ryan Murphy.
Clearly, the cast members associated with the AHS franchise have a lot of love for the series, and Murphy will lean into their passion when it comes to casting roles for Stories.
“So, I trust him completely that he will take me on this journey, no matter what it is. So I just sit by the phone, basically. I have my own private line just for Ryan, and I wait for it and stare at it, just waiting for a phone call to come.”
