Fans of American Horror Story can rejoice in celebration now that a premiere date for the highly anticipated third season American Horror Story: Coven has been set for October 9.
Showrunner Ryan Murphy is known for being aloof when it comes to revealing details about FX’s hit mini-series. However, news on the series has hit the Twitter-verse the past couple days. Here’s what we know through a series of tweets by Murphy and TV Guide Magazine:
Very happy to announce the lovely and talented Alexandra Breckenridge will be joining AHS: Coven.
— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) August 2, 2013
Breckenridge had a significant role in the first season of American Horror Story, playing the young version of the maid, Moira (the elder was played by Frances Conroy). Details have not yet been unleashed as to who Breckenridge will play in AHS: Coven, but we’re banking on she will yet again play Conroy’s younger counterpart, as it was announced they were looking to cast a younger version of Conroy’s character.
In the meantime, TV Guide tweeted the following:
Angela Bassett's role as Marie Laveau is based on real-life "iconic" New Orleans character. #AHSCoven #tcas13 #fx
— TV Guide Magazine (@TVGuideMagazine) August 2, 2013
The women of #AHSCoven keep it mysterious. Only Sarah Paulson can reveal that she plays Jessica Lange's daughter. #tcas13 #fx
— TV Guide Magazine (@TVGuideMagazine) August 2, 2013
Lange says New orleans has a sense of authenticity and history "that is lacking in other places." #AHSCoven #tcas13 #fx
— TV Guide Magazine (@TVGuideMagazine) August 2, 2013
"Some of us play witches, some are historical characters," says Lange. Show will jump times, she plays a witch. #AHSCoven #tcas13 #fx
— TV Guide Magazine (@TVGuideMagazine) August 2, 2013
#AHSCoven looks at "oppression of minorities of all kinds," says Minear, citing themes of feminism, race, & mother-daughter ties #tcas13 #fx
— TV Guide Magazine (@TVGuideMagazine) August 2, 2013
And if you wish to indulge in more mysterious details, Spoiler TV revealed the titles of the first upcoming three episodes: “Bitchcraft,” Boy Parts,” and “Replacements, The.”
You can also check out some on-set photos here. AHS: Coven stars Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga, Lily Rabe, Emma Roberts, Kathy Bates, Frances Conroy, and Denis O’Hare, and will return to FX Wednesday, October 9.
Image: Fox