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Sarah Paulson Will Not Return For ‘American Horror Story: 1984’

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Just as Vice President Gerald Ford stated when he assumed the office of president for the departing Richard Nixon, Sarah Paulson’s “long national nightmare is over” when it comes to her involvement in FX’s American Horror Story.

According to an exclusive report in Variety, long-time American Horror Story cast member Paulson will not appear in the anthology series’ upcoming ninth season, entitled American Horror Story: 1984.  Paulson has appeared on each and every season up to this point. read more

‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Renewed for a Second Season on FX

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Fans of FX’s vampire mockumentary series What We Do in the Shadows will soon be flapping for joy, as the series based on Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s 2014 film has been renewed for a second season (as reported by Variety). 

Nick Grad (president of original programming at FX) praised the creators, stating that “Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi and Paul Simms have more than delivered on the high expectations of ‘Shadows’ fans by adapting the cult classic for television and building a passionate base of new and returning fans.” Grad also gave much of the credit to  “…. the rest of the creative team, including Scott Rudin, Garrett Basch and Eli Bush, and the incredible cast and crew for delivering such a fun and original series, and we look forward to working with them all on season two.” read more

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Episodes 1-3: The Horror News Network Review

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Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi broke new ground in 2014 with the feature film What We Do in the Shadows by blending the tried and true mockumentary formula with an adept understanding of vampire lore and history. The movie contained the perfect blend of shocking moments and witty banter, and it wasn’t afraid to reveal that there was a genuine heart somewhere under all of that pumping blood. When it was announced that the franchise would live on in the form of a new television series, there was most certainly a lingering question of whether fans could fall in love again with brand new characters and a new setting. Clement and Waititi wrote, directed, and starred in the original film; but this time around they’re only on board for the occasional writing or directing duty. Fortunately, however, the new What We Do in the Shadows series faithfully resurrects the spirit of their beloved film and it introduces the audience to a plethora of hilarious new characters and clever flourishes on the mockumentary format. read more

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Television Series ‘Prince of Darkness’ Teaser Released

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How many vampires does it take to screw in a light bulb?  If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, look no further than the latest sneak peak at FX’s small screen version of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows.

Clement and Waititi will return to the world of Shadows via the new FX series, as Clement will serve as an executive producer and writer, and Waititi will also executive produce and direct an episode or two. The new series will feature 30 minute episodes and also star Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, and Harvey Guillen. read more

‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’ Episodes 3 & 4: The Horror News Network Review

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The first two episodes of FX’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse lacked even a hint of the highly-touted crossover spectacle the season was promised to feature. Well, that moment finally comes in the last two minutes of Episode Three, after Michael Landon (Cody Fern) kills off the entire new cast (except for Kathy Bates’ Miriam, because- surprise!-  she’s a robot now), and the witches from Season Three’s Coven waltz into view. By Episode Four, we’re knee-deep in crossover territory, right down to an unexpected return to American Horror Story: Hotel‘s Hotel Cortez. Fortunately, all of the returning faces of yesteryear- including Emma Roberts and Gabourey Sidibe- don’t slow down the progression of the story and, despite the occasional flashback, actually end up keeping things moving forward. And, while there’s no shortage of ridiculousness to go around, this manages to be one of the most engaging seasons of American Horror Story in years. read more

‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’ Episodes 1 & 2: The Horror News Network Review

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Season Nine of FX’s American Horror Story is upon us, and the apocalypse has never looked so dreary! Trading in cavernous asylums, gothic mansions, and backwoods freak shows for a claustrophobic candle-lit labyrinth, the series heads in a different direction while still promising a glimpse or two at the past. The season opens with the always-incredible Billy Eichner running through the streets of L.A. as if he’s hosting a segment of Billy on the Street. It turns out that mankind has finally triggered the end times, and everyone must fend for themselves. That is, everyone but the ultra-rich and those with impeccable DNA. In a scene that looks like it would feel right at home in an episode of Tim and Eric’s Bedtime Stories, a mysterious group arrives at a family’s doorstep and demands to take one of their boys to save him from the nuclear fallout. So series newcomer Kyle Allen’s character, Timothy Campbell, is whisked away to a mysterious compound while his family probably contemplates if they even need to respond to his UCLA acceptance letter that just came in the mail. The first episode sets up the premise of the season quickly, and before we know it we’re right in the middle of all the action- which takes place in a Bauhaus-inspired shelter run by a mysterious group called The Cooperative. What follows is what can best be described as an “acquired taste,” as viewers are- for better or for worse- quickly drawn into the typical trappings of the franchise. read more

Violet and Tate are “Together Forever” in New ‘American Horror Story’ Shot Featuring Taissa Farmiga and Evan Peters

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One of the most popular elements of American Horror Story when it debuted in 2011 was the complicated romance of young Violet and Tate, played by Taissa Farmiga and Evan Peters respectively. We now have definitive evidence that American Horror Story: Apocalypse– the upcoming crossover season featuring characters from Murder House and Cult– will continue their story. Showrunner Ryan Murphy posted a new image of the star-crossed lovers in an Instagram post entitled, “Tate and Violet: Together forever?”: read more

Sarah Paulson Will Direct an Episode and Play Three Characters in ‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’

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American Horror Story fans’ minds were collectively blown in November of 2016 when they learned that Sarah Paulson would be playing two different characters in American Horror Story: Roanoke. If only they had some way of knowing that- less than two years later- the talented actress would play three different characters in a single season… and also direct one of its episodes!

E! News reports that Paulson will play Billie Dean Howard of Murder House, Cordelia Goode of Coven, and a new character named Venable in American Horror Story: Apocalypse; and that it was first announced during the 2018 TV Critics Association press tour that she would also be making her directorial debut in the new season. The episode will be the sixth in the season and it will star Jessica Lange, among others. read more

Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott Are a Family That Slays Together in ‘AHS: Murder House’ Reunion Photo

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Showrunner Ryan Murphy is pulling out all the stops as we get closer and closer to the premiere of American Horror Story: Apocalypse. Last week, he shared a cast reunion photo from the Coven season, and now he’s going back to the beginning with a new shot of two-thirds of the Harmon family of Murder House fame. Apocalypse will be a crossover event, featuring themes and characters from both of the aforementioned seasons, and the news up to this point suggests that nearly every actor and actress will return to his or her original role(s). Murphy’s latest teaser image appeared in Istagram. The shot features Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott as Vivien and Ben Harmon inside of the iconic Murder House: read more

Farmiga to Play Multiple Roles in ‘AHS: Apocalypse’

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It looks like Taissa Farmiga will be pulling double-duty on the upcoming season of American Horror Story!  According to Entertainment Weekly, Farmiga (The Nun) will be following in co-star Jessica Lange’s footsteps and  portraying two separate roles (from previous seasons) in AHS: Apocalypse on FX.  This announcement adds intrigue to the much-anticipated new season of the show, which already features a murderer’s row of former cast members.

Farmiga had previously let the show’s fans know on social media that she’d be once again be playing the witch Zoe from AHS:Coven.  However, EW reports that she will also be portraying her role as Violet from the very first season, entitled Murder House.  The character cross-over makes sense, as Apocalypse will tie-in all previous seasons of the hit show which debuted back in 2011.  The producers have used many of the same actors and actresses in multiple seasons, but playing different roles.  Apocalypse will see the return of Hollywood royalty Lange, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Connie Britton, Stevie Nicks, Dylan McDermott and many others.  It will also see the debut of new cast member Joan Collins. read more