American Horror Story: 1984 Adds Glee‘s Matthew Morrison — Plus: Which Franchise Vets Will Be Back?
Matthew Morrison and Ryan Murphy are teaming up once again — but their next collaboration is a far cry from Glee.
Morrison has joined the cast of American Horror Story‘s ninth season, titled AHS: 1984, Murphy revealed Thursday in an Instagram video. And he wasted no time in showing us Morrison’s character, who is rocking some ’80s facial hair and, um, seems to enjoy putting his physical assets on display. (You’ll see what we mean after watching the video below.)
Murphy’s post also unveiled several other 1984 cast members, many of them franchise veterans. Emma Roberts (who was previously confirmed to return) makes an appearance in the video, as do Cody Fern, Leslie Grossman and Billie Lourd. John Carroll Lynch, who appeared in AHS: Freak Show as Twisty the Clown, is also back, and it seems he’ll be playing someone else terrifying this time around.
But the teaser — which features each character in 1980s garb, strutting their stuff to Dan Hartman’s “I Can Dream About You” — also includes several AHS newbies, Morrison among them. Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy also makes his debut in the video, along with Pose actress Angelica Ross.
Outside of the 1984 setting, little else is known about Horror Story‘s ninth installment, though this latest teaser (which seems to take place at a summer camp) adds to speculation that it will pay homage to classic slasher movies. As previously announced, AHS staple Evan Peters will not appear in 1984, and our sister site Variety recently reported that Sarah Paulson will not have a significant role in Season 9, though she could pop up occasionally.
AHS: 1984 premieres Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10/9c on FX. Watch Murphy’s teaser below, then drop a comment with the casting you’re most excited about.
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Gus in 80’s attire. So cute. Nice cover up on the tats. Can’t wait.
I stopped watching after Roanoke, but if they can get Zachary Quinto back, I might come back.
I didn’t bother finishing up Roanoke, it was bad. I didn’t even bother watching last season’s political rant. I’ve really been hoping the 1984 title only means the year and not the book. If it’s the book, I won’t be watching this season either. If I want politics I’ll just go on Twitter, Facebook, etc, etc, etc.
you mean two seasons ago (Cult)? How was Apocalypse (last season) a political rant…
Yes, I was referring to Cult. I just consider Apocalypse as “this” season because it’s the most current.
I thought Roanoke was brilliant. It certainly was my 2nd favorite season after Murder House.
Yeah I liked Roanoke too. For me it ranked third, after Asylum and Murder House. Cult I made it through about half before quitting, and Apocalypse I didn’t even last two episodes. Here’s hoping 1984 keeps things simple and focused on the characters and delivering the scares, and doesn’t do anything too high concept where the writing goes off a cliff at the end because they can’t figure out how to wrap things up.
Leslie Grossman!?
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
Billie is ROCKING that look!
I can not wait. Am so glad Ryan is so loyal to his longtime actor-collaborators – Mary Cherry from Popular lives on!!!
is that Lionel from Dear White People? and who is the James Franco looking dude with the longish black hair? he is only actor didn’t recognize and didn’t see him referenced in this article.
1) Yes.
2) That’s Matthew Morrison, almost unrecognizable.
Oh, wait. you mean the emo guy, not Matt.
Sorry, I don’t know who that is either.
Whos the black guy and the emo guy with the knife?
Is the guy with the knife Cody Fern, who played Michael Langdon in Apocalypse?
I watched all the videos on Instagram multiple times and it wasn’t until I saw this article that I found out that was Matthew Morrison 🤣🤣
I don’t know if it’ll be scary, but it looks hilarious.