One of TV’s busiest producers at any given time, Ryan Murphy finally gave American Horror Story fans more reasons to look forward to the upcoming Season 13, which will hopefully wrap in time to debut on the 2026 TV schedule. Initially through a Jessica Lange-infused first look, and then through the confirmation that the anthology’s newest chapter will return to the bewitching city of New Orleans for a proper Coven sequel that's bringing all kinds of former stars back.

Gloriously, Murphy followed that up with daily character reveals, first with the returning Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode, and then with a clip earlier today of Emma Roberts back in b---h mode as the irrepressible Madison Montgomery. Check out the vid, which is set within the hallowed halls of Miss Robichaux's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies, which Murphy confirmed was rebuilt in NOLA to film the season.

Truth be told, Madison remains one of my least favorite AHS characters, but entirely for the reasons why so many other fans love her. So it's more of a love to hate kind of thing than pure disinterest.

But Coven did feature one of my favorite American Horror Story characters, and it's one whose return status is currently unclear, as the actress is not among the cast members that has been announced for Season 13. Not that it's stopping fans from calling for her to be included.

I Stand With Fans Who Want Lily Rabe's Misty Day Back For Season 13

One of the most tragic characters conceived for this anthology series, Misty Day was a witch who was legitimately burned at the stake, Salem style, for bringing an animal back to life. She remains a part of the season by bringing certain characters back form the afterlife, but just when it seemed like she'd be made whole again, Misty surprisingly remained stuck in hell at the end of Coven’s season.

Thankfully, that wasn't the last fans saw of her. Misty finally did make a canonically legitimate return to the land of the living after Apocalypse’s time-traveling shenanigans reversed many characters’ deaths by killing off the Antichrist Michael. So for all intents and purposes, Misty is still presumably capable of coming back. (I mean, she might not want to for obvious "avoiding being burned to death" reasons.)

Admist the myriad positive comments calling Paulson and Roberts' characters "Mother," and people going relatively gaga in general, some fans are calling for other characters to return beyond the ones we've seen so far, and I'm putting all my support behind everyone asking for Misty to grace us with her presence again.

• We need Myrtle Snow & Misty Day next!!!! 🙌 - @aseemocean
• Where is Misty???? When will they get married to Cordelia???? - @popsi.cat
• WE NEED MISTY - @rayfray
• Bring back her girlfriend Misty Day - @karialarconb
• A COVEN SEASON WITHOUT THE ICONIC MYRTLE SNOW AND MISTY DAY IS BLASPHEMY! - @goldcrucifix
• Where is your wife Misty Day? 😭 we need her 😭 - @pink___swan
• I cannot wait for this!!! Finally!!! The best season of this show!!!! Bring back Misty Day and Myrtle!!! Please!!! - @jessicakesutah
• omggg now all we need is misty back - @headbangeeerrrrrr

While I'm admittedly single-minded in my hopes for Lily Rabe to tap into her inner Steve Nicks again, I can't exactly deny those above and elsewhere also calling for Frances Conroy's Myrtle Snow to also return to Miss Robicheaux's. Not to mention those hoping to see Jamie Brewer's Nan again after she also popped back up in Apocalypse.

As far as new cast members go, the ever-wonderful John Waters is joining this universe for an as yet undisclosed role, while pop queen movie star Ariana Grande is also in the mix, and has been dying to talk about it. Maybe Grande will be playing the new musical witch that Misty connects with. I may take offense of this season ends up being a big Wicked crossover, though.

The American Horror Story franchise has been going strong since back in 2011 with the Murder House season that started it all, and that season is still my favorite out of all those that I've seen so far. Now, with creator Ryan Murphy revealing details about the long-awaited Season 13, the cast list has me convinced that I'm going to need to plan on tuning in after the end of the 2025 TV schedule. Not only are there many big names coming back, but one new cast member is going from Wicked to... well, something probably wicked in a different way!

Among those on the cast list (as revealed on Instagram on Halloween 2025) are several of the AHS cast members to appear in the most seasons. Brace yourself for some very familiar names, and check out who you can expect when American Horror Story comes back:

• Sarah Paulson
• Evan Peters
• Kathy Bates
• Jessica Lange
• Emma Roberts
• Angela Bassett
• Billie Lourd
• Gabourey Sidibe
• Leslie Grossman
• Ariana Grande

While there are a lot of names to be excited about, there's a reason why the comment section is largely full of fans freaking out about Jessica Lange. After starring in the first four seasons, Lange hasn't returned to AHS for more than a guest role since 2015. (There are also plenty of people excited about Ariana Grande, with the news breaking less than a month before the arrival of Wicked: For Good in the 2025 movie release schedule.)

There reveals came with "I'll Be Seeing You" by Vera Lynn playing, and I've found Vera Lynn songs to be fun when paired with horror ever since "We'll Meet Again" was effectively used in Stranger Things. There was some bad news to go with the thrills of the cast list, though, as the video confirmed that Season 13 will premiere on Halloween... in 2026. With AHS Season 12 wrapping back in April 2024, that will mean more than two full years without any new episodes. Take a look:

As noted, a lot of the fans commenting on the video are sharing their excitement about Jessica Lange and Ariana Grande, and one person caught the AHS: Coven reference of the iconic "Surprise, bitch, I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me." That line has been heavily memed since Billie Lourd dropped it in her role as Madison Montgomery in Season 3. Interestingly, both Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett are also currently starring on network TV shows, with CBS' Matlock for Bates and ABC's 9-1-1 for Bassett.

At least one person was celebrating that Kim Kardashian won't be part of the cast despite her doing well enough in Season 12 when she channeled sister Kourtney Kardashian. Ryan Murphy was impressed enough by the reality star's turn as a scripted actress that he cast her in All's Fair, which premieres with a stacked cast on Tuesday, November 4 for anybody with a Hulu subscription.

With AHS Season 13 not premiering for another year, fans might be in for a long wait until more details emerge beyond the cast list. That said, those actors are interesting enough that I may use the next year to catch up on the American Horror Stories seasons I've missed over the years. After all, even though AHS is an anthology, it pays to see the actors playing different roles time and again.

Kristen Stewart played a part in one of the most beautiful cinematic weddings in the Twilight saga. And though it was aesthetically immaculate, the people who showed up for her character Bella Swan made it even more touching. Thankfully, Stewart can thank long-time pal Emma Roberts for showing up for her and the laid-back but intentional Los Angeles wedding ceremony. And lucky for us, we can thank the American Horror Story actress for a small snippet of the quiet spring event.

Roberts shared a collection of photos from April to her Instagram page, entitled 'pieces of april,’ and the first features the now-married Stewart. The friends are shoulder to shoulder, in their low-key but killer looks, smiling big (the actress and director always knew what she'd like to wear to her wedding). The bride is in an offbeat but stylish two-piece printed matching set and the celeb guest was in a fun pink and burgundy striped sundress of sorts. Take a look for yourself below:

The snapshot of the stars is darling, and it looks like they're ready to celebrate big. This image came after the sweet IG post that confirmed Meyer and Stewart’s marriage, which revealed just a moment from their day. Roberts’ pic is on a similar playing field, but it does showcase more detailing of the new Mrs.’ attire (which could influence many future engaged couples–Stewart's bold red carpet looks have changed the game before). My favorite part of the photo, outside of the great getups, is how happy they both are–that’s the loving Alice Cullen energy we were all hoping for this loca on her real big day.

Fans are thrilled and a little in shock at the first slide in the Scream Queens star's post. Here are just a few highlights:

• Oh my God I did not expect you and Kristen to be on my bingo card😂 - eviethealchemist
• KRISTEN ROBERTS AND EMMA STEWART!!!!! - the_oa94
• You and Kristen is everything ❤️ - lemonlimeandbritters__
• Kristen's wedding😍😍😍😍😍 - grace_lionpuppy
• Kristen is the best 😍😍 - amir.m.lavasani

Everything about the day seemed perfectly aligned for the newly married lovebirds, including the friends like Roberts hyping them up. The trio all have projects in the works, notably, Stewart’s directorial debut is heading to Cannes, so make sure to keep an eye on our 2025 movie guide for its public premiere. Most of the titles, collectively, are in pre-production or actively being worked on, so keep an eye on the schedule above for more information.

For now I think, if you’re anything like me, this adorable picture from Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer’s wedding of Roberts and her long-time buddy is a great piece of the puzzle to bide our time ahead of the new endeavors releasing.

The world of musician biopics is gearing up for what could be a pure doozy of a movie, as it was recently confirmed that Britney Spears’ bestselling 2023 memoir The Woman in Me will be adapted by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu. Fans no doubt can’t wait to see the multi-hyphenate talent’s complicated and controversial life get dramatized and stylized for the big screen, and Spears’ former assistant has specific thoughts about who should star as both the “Toxic” artist and her famed ex Justin Timberlake.

Felicia Culotta is a name that’s no doubt familiar to longtime Britney Spears diehards, as she served as the Grammy winner’s personal assistant during her first decade of mega-fame (including the release of her first studio album). So she obviously has a keen perspective on what Hollywood standouts might be a good fit for Spears’ salad days on MTV and beyond. Here’s who Culotta believes would do the best job, according to TMZ:

It’s not hard to see how Emma Roberts could step in and do a bang-up job playing Britney Spears. She’s capable of playing vulnerable innocence, has the right kind of coquettish energy to pull off the Brit-ster’s sexy vibes, and can also flip a switch into becoming someone’s worst nightmare right quick. Truly, her appearances just on American Horror Story and Scream Queens run that particular gamut, while also showcasing her prickly sense of humor. Plus, Roberts comes from the world of kid-friendly TV, much like the Mickey Mouse Club vet.

Not that Spears is known for being a nightmare in public, as she doesn’t go out in public much at all anymore, but she certainly knows how to dish out I’m That Bitch energy on social media. (At least whenever she hasn’t sporadically deleted her Instagram.)

When it comes to Justin Timberlake, whose relationship with Spears was thrust back into the pop culture spotlight after the latter confessed to having an abortion when they were still dating, Felicia Culotta also has a marquee actor in mind:

With his last two big-screen roles coming in Dune 2 and Wonka, Chalamet has proven himself to be a worthy performer in whatever genre he's faced with. That said, Justin Timberlake has at times been one of the most charasmatic pop stars on the planet, with a voice that many would die to have. So it would be interesting to see if the Bones and All actor could properly portray that energy.

I'd also just love to see Chalamet in a mocked-up version of SNL's "Dick in a Box," but I guess that wouldn't be an automatic entry in a biopic about Britney Spears.

Felicia Culotta worked closely with Britney Spears from 1998-2007, and then again from 2009-2016, and appeared in recent documentaries and docuseries such as Framing Britney Spears and Britney vs. Spears. And yes, she also has an idea for who could play her in the biopic, throwing out this A-lister's name as a top choice:

A movie starring Emma Roberts, Timothée Chalamet and Drew Barrymore would no doubt turn some heads, especially if the project is a Britney Spears biopic. But it's hard to say if any of those choices could legitimately make the cut, as Spears herself reportedly has final say on casting decisions. Considering Michelle Williams did such a great job narrating the audiobook, it’ll be interesting to see if her voice plays into the film in some way.

Will The Woman In Me become one of the best music movies or best musician biopics of all time? It’s certainly possible, although the movie has to actually get made first, and it remains to be seen if that will actually happen. In the meantime, our 2024 movie schedule has more than enough worthy entertainment to keep everyone sated until more updates come.

Within the realm of Hollywood, there are a number of famous families that have managed to make an impact through the art of acting. One such brood is the Roberts clan, which includes siblings Eric and Julie Roberts as well as Emma Roberts, the former’s daughter. Of course, much has been said about the power of connections within the industry and how that intersects with the “nepo baby” discussion. Emma recently spoke about that herself, explaining how her familial ties have impacted her career. And, just days later, Eric shared some comments about both his daughter and sister. 

What Did Eric Roberts Say About Julia And Emma?

Eric Roberts has had a successful career in Hollywood, having notched roles in notable motion pictures like Raggedy Man, Runaway Train, The Dark Knight and Babylon. As his career has progressed, the 68-year-old actor’s personal life has also been a topic of discussion. There’s especially been much speculation regarding his relationship with younger sister Julia. Eric was asked about his sibling during his appearance on the Still Here Hollywood podcast (which is shared on YouTube). When faced with the question of how his sister is currently doing, the Star 80 lead revealed a rule involving both his sis and his little girl: 

When it comes to Eric and Julia Roberts (a star of some of the best rom-coms of all time), they’ve had their share of ups and downs. It was confirmed by Eric himself in the early 2000s that he and Julie were estranged for several years due to his past drug addiction. Their relationship was also strained due to the Pretty Woman star siding with Eric’s ex-girlfriend over custody of their daughter. Speaking of Emma, her dad did end up stumbling during his interview by providing some glowing thoughts about her career: 

Emma Roberts has certainly been on a tear and, of course, she’s been working for years, long before her performance in 2023’s Maybe I Do. Many millennials grew up watching her on the classic Nickelodeon sitcom Unfabulous and, since then, she’s starred in movies and TV shows like Valentine’s Day, Scream 4, American Horror Story and Scream Queens. During her aforementioned interview, she got candid about her work and how she believes her family name has impacted it. 

How Did Emma Roberts Weigh In On The Nepo Baby Discussion?

33-year-old Emma Roberts spoke about the nepotism debate during an interview with Flaunt. During the chat, she didn’t specifically speak about having benefited from the family ties she possesses. She did, however, contend that her surname has made her career somewhat challenging: 

The Holidate co-lead is far from the only notable star to share thoughts on this topic. Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s daughter, joined the debate and acknowledged how she’s benefited from her connections. Maya Hawke, whose parents are Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, even brought up the nepo baby discussion herself when explaining how she was ultimately able to land her role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Dakota Johnson found the discussion to be “lame,” which she said is the reason why ultimately poked fun at the conversation. 

When it comes to Emma Roberts though, her position within the industry seems to be solidified at this point. As far as her talent goes, father Eric says he can claim “absolutely nothing” from that except that he “gave her that name.” Perhaps it’s in the genes and, if he, Emma and Julie were to ever get together and talk about themselves, maybe they could discuss that notion.

Right now, you can catch Emma Roberts’ latest film, Space Cadet, now by streaming it with a Prime Video subscription. Also, keep an eye on the 2024 movie schedule, in case his family of stars debut other flicks on it.

Not too long ago, the release of a Marvel movie was just about a sure bet to be a big hit. But in recent years, the tides are changing. More and more films based on these comic book universes are missing with audiences, including one of this year’s new Spider-Man movies, Madame Web. As the Sony movie remains one of the biggest flops of the year, Emma Roberts has weighed in on its failure.

Emma Roberts is among the female-focused Madame Web’s cast as Mary Parker, the pregnant mommy-to-be of Peter Parker. When the actress was asked about the movie’s reception, which included brutal reviews by critics and a disappointing box office run, she said this:

As Roberts told Variety, one doesn’t go into a movie knowing full well whether it's going to be the next big hit or infamous internet meme. The actress, who has been acting in movies since she made her acting debut at nine in 2001’s Blow, said she doesn’t mind “failure” or the comment section.

In fact, elsewhere in the interview Emma Roberts said that she has built a “thick skin” around public perception since the age of 12. The actress got candid about being bummed out by the “hate culture” she observes around celebrities, movies and television on the internet. As the American Horror Story actress continued to share about Madame Web:

Madame Web made $100 million worldwide against a production budget of around the same amount (if not more). When one factors in the movie’s marketing costs and such, the Sony movie certainly didn’t make the studio any sort of profit. Though, the movie certainly made a huge debut on Netflix when it arrived in May.

Emma Roberts’ comments on Madame Web follow Dakota Johnson speaking to the flop by saying she was “not surprised” by the movie’s reception, citing “decisions being made by committees” as the downfall of films. Sydney Sweeney on the other hand said she “was just hired as an actress” for the project and was “along for the ride.” Roberts does bring up an interesting point. If Madame Web was made in the era it was set in (pre-internet), how would its success have been different?

For the first time in its lengthy TV history, FX’s annual anthological frightfest was required to split its season in half due to Hollywood strikes, but American Horror Story: Delicate Part 2 is on the way, and we now have a bunch of new footage to obsess over. And it’s indeed obsession-worthy for bringing Kim Kardashian to the spotlight as what appears to be this season’s true antagonist. Siobhan Corbyn, we hardly knew ye. 

Check out the footage below to see Kardashian’s character settling in for an unexpected kiss with Emma Roberts’ Anna Alcott, followed by a brutal face slap, as well as more villainous machinations. I am 100% here for the mogul embracing her Maleficent phase. 

As it went for the first half of AHS: Delicate’s season, this trailer is all about making the pregnant and hyper-anxious Anna even more stressed out about everything in her life, but most importantly the potential monster growing inside her. But while the earlier episodes played more heavily into the possibility that all of the chaos in Anna’s life was the product of her own paranoid imagination, the trailer throws such ambiguity out with the wash. (Which is fine for the wash, since all that blood wasn’t going to come out anyway.)

For all that I’m digging the new footage, I wasn’t exactly too surprised to see that SKIMS founder taking on a larger role as the season went on, considering she didn’t have all that much to do early on. To the point where some of us at CinemaBlend were not sold on Kim Kardashian’s acting. But maybe we can just blame that on the character herself trying to play it too cool without revealing her malicious intentions.

But hard to hide any such intentions while wearing this, unless you put them under that hat or something.

Considering how little other members of the AHS: Delicate cast are seen in the promo, save for the other presumed antagonist played by Cara Delevingne, one can only assume that this trifecta of females will be core to the story when the show returns. 

It should be good to see more outside-the-box acting from Kim Kardashian in the back half, seeing as how her acting career has exploded quite a bit since American Horror Story twelfth season began. First, she signed on to star in Netflix comedy The Fifth Wheel alongside Girls5Eva co-star Paula Pell, then she gained some kudos for her SKIMS commercial, and most recently landed an untitled thriller for Amazon MGM.

American Horror Story: Delicate will make its mark on the 2024 TV schedule starting on Wednesday, April 3, at 10:00 p.m. ET. Check out all the other horror TV shows on the way as well. 

Entertainers are entertainers. There are singers who can act, and there are actors who can sing. While the world is full of the former crossing over successfully, the latter is less successful, but that doesn't mean they aren't great singers, so here's our list of actors that have tried singing, whether they were hits or not. 

Bruce Willis

In 1987 Bruce Willis was at the top of his game. A year before everyone's favorite Christmas movie, Die Hard, came out, Willis did a made-for-HBO movie called The Return of Bruno where he played a blues singer. Willis spun that into an album of the same name and his singing career was off. While it's actually a decent album, the two follow-ups were bombs and that was where things pretty much ended for his singing career. 

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt has been singing as long as she's been performing on screen. As a ten-year-old, Hewitt sang backup on the hit song "Toy Soldiers" by Martika, and at 12 she recorded her first album. She has a great voice, but she's never seen real crossover success. 

Don Johnson

Miami Vice was a monster hit in the mid-'80s and Don Johnson spun that into a record deal. He recorded his first album, Heartbeat, in 1986 and it was actually a moderate success, especially in Germany. His follow-up, Let It Roll also sold well in Europe, but didn't chart in the US, so his brief-though-somewhat-successful career as a singer was over. 

Jada Pinkett Smith

Did you know that Jada Pinkett Smith sang in a Nu Metal band in the early aughts? Yep, a band she formed called Wicked Wisdom even toured with Ozzfest and opened for Britney Spears. Pinkett is a solid singer and the band is very good, but it was short-lived, releasing just two albums, the last in 2006. 

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe has been playing guitar and singing rock and roll for decades. He continues to occasionally play concerts, usually for charity and every once in a while he'll show up on stage with a big star. Like when he joined fellow Aussie Keith Urban in 2012 to play some Johnny Cash. 

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx is the rare example of an actor having a very successful music career as well. He's got platinum albums, he's won a Grammy, and he'll forever be known for his guest spot in Kanye West's "Gold Digger." 

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds sang in the musical At Long Last Love, and he once did a duet in a movie with the legend herself, Dolly Parton. Before all that though, he attempted to find a hit in the music business when he released a country album called Ask Me What I Am in 1973. I'm the biggest Burt Reynolds fan you'll ever meet and even I can admit it's a pretty rough album. 

Zooey Deschanel

When M. Ward first heard Zooey Deschanel sing in Elf, he was amazed. Later he learned she also wrote and played music. That was enough to start the duo She & Him, and Ward and Deschanel have been working on the project off and one for 15 years now. Together they've released seven successful albums, the latest a tribute to Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson that is very, very good. Deschanel even met her boyfriend Jonathon Scott while singing on Car Pool Karaoke. 

Jeremy Renner

As if Jeremy Renner's inspiring recovery from a snow plow accident isn't enough, the multitalented star has also released his first couple of EPs over the last few years. The Avengers star is a multi-instrumentalist and can sing too. There's almost nothing he can't do, it seems. 

William Shatner

It's always been a little hard to tell if William Shatner's music career is serious, or a joke. At times it seems like it could be either. One thing I can say about it is that if you've never heard Shatner's version of Pulp's "Common People", seek it out, it is truly excellent. 

Eddie Murphy

Very early in this career, Eddie Murphy started singing comedy songs on his albums. That inspired him to take a shot a serious music and his first single "Party All The Time" was a hit. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Sadly, that would be the high point for the actor's music career.  

Corey Feldman

You have to appreciate how hard Corey Feldman is trying to make a music career take off. He tours a lot, playing live, and giving it his all in every performance. For it, he takes an endless amount of grief, but that just makes us root a little harder for him. The music isn't for me, but I applaud the effort. 

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts is Hollywood royalty who got her first really big break (though not her first gig, that was in Blow) on the Nickelodeon show Unfabulous. For the show, where she played a middle school singer/songwriter, she recorded quite a bit of music and even released an album. In the end, it was her acting that took off and music took a backseat. At least so far. 

Jared Leto

Obviously, Jared Leto has to be on this list. His band, Thirty Seconds to Mars, which he formed with his brother in 1998, is wildly successful. They've sold more than 15 million albums and played sold-out shows around the world. He's by far the most successful musician on this list. 

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano's music career never made much of a wave in the U.S., but in Japan, she was actually really popular. She released four albums on a Japanese record label and one even went platinum. It's a small tidbit of her career that doesn't get talked about much. 

Tom Hardy

Before Tom Hardy landed the first role of his career in Black Hawk Down in 2001, the British actor took a swing at a rap career. He recorded a mixtape called Tommy No 1 and Eddie Too Tall in 1999, though it didn't see the light of day until well after Hardy became famous, in 2018. It's actually pretty good too. 

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan has had a lot of ups and downs in her career, and one thing that could fall under both was her brief foray into music. Lohan was at the height of her Disney career, on the verge of the release of her most beloved movie, Mean Girls, when she was signed to Tommy Mottola's Casablanca Records. The two albums she recorded sold okay, but after the second, her career as a singer was over. 

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson's first album, Anywhere I Lay My Head, released in 1998, features members of TV on the Radio, and even David Bowie sings on two tracks. Most of the songs were written or co-written by the great Tom Waits. Unfortunately, it just didn't sell all that well. Her follow-up, Break Up, recorded with Pete Yorn sold a little better, but not enough to sustain more of a career in music. She also released a song in 2015 called "Candy" with a short-lived band, The Singles, with Este Haim.

Hayden Panettiere

On Nashville, Hayden Panettiere played a country singer/songwriter living in Nashville, so naturally, she sang a lot on the show. She even recorded and released a few songs from the show. Panettiere was also nominated for a Grammy early in her career for her singing parts in A Bug's Life. In 2008, she branched out with a more pop-oriented sound and while she undoubtedly has some serious singing chops, the song "Wake Up Call" is more famous today for the video starring herself and Sebastian Stan. 

Joe Pesci

When you think of performers with silky smooth voices, Joe Pesci probably isn't the first name that comes to mind. Still, the Goodfellas star has been singing publicly since the 1960s when he released an album called Little Joe Sure Can Sing! After the huge success of My Cousin Vinny, Pesci released another album sort of in character, called Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You which is part comedy, part serious. It's not all that great, but he's not a bad singer. 

Kevin Bacon

The Bacon Brothers, Micheal and Kevin Bacon have been recording and touring for almost 30 years now. It's always been a passion for the Footloose star and it's clear he takes the band as seriously as he takes his acting. 

Robert Downey, Jr.

The whole world for Robert Downey, Jr. changed in 2008 when the first Iron Man was released. Downey had been a star for years, but the role took him to world superstardom. Right before that, he recorded his first album, 2006's The Futurist. The album had disappointing sales, and Downey dedicated his working life to the MCU and never seemed to find time for a follow-up.  

Steven Seagal

Like most things Steven Seagal does these days, his music career is pretty odd. He's a guitar player and blues singer who has released two albums and still plays live occasionally. While the music is not terrible by any means, it's also not all that interesting. 

Brie Larson

Brie Larson started in the music business when she was just 16. She was signed by Casablanca Records and recorded an album called Finally Out of P.E. However, the Marvels star eventually moved her focus to her acting career. She still occasionally plays guitar and sings little ditties on her YouTube page. 

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow's singing has mostly been attached to her acting career, with her most famous song, "Country Strong" coming from the soundtrack of the movie of the same name. Paltrow does all the singing herself, and it's actually pretty great. She also flirted with more music-related stuff earlier in her career, including recording a duet with Huey Lewis. She should consider doing more! 

Milla Jovovich

The 1990s were full of ethereal singers like Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star and Milla Jovovich's brief foray into music fit very well in that style. Her breathy style was very much of the time. One song that I can certainly recommend is her version of Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love" from the soundtrack to Million Dollar Hotel.

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh started her career as singer called Flossie Rose on a YouTube channel in the early 2010s. Once her acting career took off, her music took a backseat, but many of the videos are still available. There is some interesting stuff there, even if it's pretty simple, as she was just a teenager at the time. 

Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis has had a huge career revival with her powerhouse performance in Yellowjackets, but all in her professional life, she's also been a singer. Her band, Julliette and the Licks, has been recording and playing live for almost 30 years now and as you'd expect, it's raw and in your face. 

Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale acts, hosts big TV specials, and sings. In fact, her debut album (and to date only album), Road Between, reached as high as #4 on the Billboard Country charts in 2014. It's certainly good enough for a follow-up, so maybe someday we'll get one. 

Joey Lawrence

No one else quite defines the 1990s the way Joey Lawrence does. The star of Blossom was a teen heartthrob and adorned the walls of high school girls across the country. It only makes sense he would try out a music career to capitalize on his fame. Sadly, his ambition wasn't matched by album sales. 

Scott Baio

Scott Baio starred in two huge shows in the '70s and '80s. First as Chachi on Happy Days then as the title character on Charles in Charge. Somewhere he found time to record two albums for RCA Records, but neither sold well and his music career fizzled out. 

David Duchovny

The truth is out there, and so is David Duchovny's budding musical career. He's only been at it for a few years, but he's released three albums and while the critics haven't loved his music, they haven't hated it either. He's clearly passionate about it, and it's refreshing that his albums are mostly original tunes. 

Breaking into music is hard, and while celebrities have a few built-in advantages, they don't guarantee success. For every Jared Leto, there is a Robert Downey, Jr. Still, it's always fun to hear what some of these stars have to offer, usually it's better than you expect, even when it's not great. 

Superhero movies have been a constant in the world of modern Hollywood, and the genre reached its peak popularity with the explosion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With such a storied history, there are obviously going to be stories of actors who didn’t make the cut. But believe us when we tell you the actors on this list who almost played major superhero roles are quite the collection of characters.

Burt Reynolds - Superman - Superman (1977)

A bunch of big name actors turned down the role of Clark Kent/Superman when it came time to make 1977’s Superman feature film. Among those who skipped this early era of cape action is the legendary Burt Reynolds. The decision seemed to work out in the end, as that same year saw Smokey and the Bandit become one of his most iconic hits.

Demi Moore - Supergirl - Supergirl (1984)

Early in her career, Demi Moore had a chance to become a part of the Superman franchise. She auditioned alongside Brooke Shields for the lead in Supergirl, though Helen Slater would eventually win the part. Moore then almost played the supporting role of Lucy Lane but passed, as she was about to go from being on General Hospital to starring in the Brat Pack era of films, including About Last Night…

Pierce Brosnan - Batman - Batman (1989)

There are quite a few actors that have done the dance of fate with both superhero movies and the James Bond movies. One of the most surprising, besides Burt Reynolds turning down 007, was Pierce Brosnan testing for Tim Burton’s Batman. Brosnan admitted he blew it, especially since he criticized the wardrobe choices of Bruce Wayne’s darker alter-ego.

Annette Bening - Catwoman - Batman Returns (1992)

Annette Bening was almost Catwoman, believe it or not. The original choice for that role in Batman Returns, Bening seemed set to be a part of the film. That is until the actress found out she was pregnant and had to bow out of the part. It’s ok though, as Burton found a more than willing successor in Michelle Pfieffer, who practically signed on after reading half of the script. 

Marlon Wayans - Robin - Batman Returns (1992)

Marlon Wayans is the Bobby Bonilla of the superhero movie world. Just as Bobby continues to be paid not to play for the Mets, Wayans still gets royalties for not playing Robin in Batman Returns. Due to the roster of characters in Tim Burton’s 1992 sequel being trimmed, Wayans never took flight as the hero.

Dougray Scott - Wolverine - X-Men (2000)

Out of the 13 actors that almost played Wolverine in X-Men, Dougray Scott was the one that got the closest. Scott was actually cast in the iconic pre-MCU film and was so close to getting to pop those Adamantium claws. If he hadn’t suffered injuries and scheduling conflicts from the tail end of Mission: Impossible II, we would've seen different Logan in action. 

Rachel Leigh Cook - Rogue - X-Men (2000)

Brace yourself for a weird loop of coincidence. She’s All That star Rachel Leigh Cook turned down the role of Rogue in 2000’s X-Men. Who did the role end up going to? Academy Award winner Anna Paquin… the actor who gave Cook's character that memorable makeover in the aforementioned teen comedy. Maybe Paquin has some mutant career powers that nobody’s ever noticed before. As for Cook, she eventually admitted that she totally blew it by passing on this classic adventure.

Leonardo DiCaprio - Spider-Man - Spider-Man (2002)

James Cameron’s unmade Spider-Man movie would have gone in some wild directions. Perhaps what fans discuss most is the fact that if he were to have made the movie, Leonardo DiCaprio would have been his Peter Parker! While that’s not the most shocking aspect, especially if you’ve actually read the script, it’s certainly something that feels pretty interesting considering where Cameron and DiCaprio’s careers would go after that point. 

Kate Winslet - Elektra - Daredevil (2003)

There was a wide net cast when looking to fill the role of Elektra in 2003’s Daredevil. Lucy Liu, Salma Hayek and even Katie Holmes were all considered; as was Titanic alum Kate Winslet. Considering her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Spider-Man for James Cameron, could Winslet have also been considered for Mary Jane Watson had that movie gotten off the ground? 

Ashley Judd - Catwoman - Catwoman (2004)

Development hell can wreck a movie before it ever shoots a single frame. Michelle Pfieffer's intended Catwoman spinoff, for example, eventually mutated into a standalone film. And somewhere in-between Pfieffer’s variant being iced and Halle Berry’s infamous final product being made, Ashley Judd was meant to play the character in the early aughts. According to the Daily Haggis, Judd dropped out in favor of a stage play; which was probably the better move.

Cillian Murphy - Batman - Batman Begins (2005)

Beginning his stint as one of the actors in the most Christopher Nolan movies, Cillian Murphy played Scarecrow in Batman Begins and was a menacing presence to behold. And yet, the Irish actor initially tried out for the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman; going as far as doing screen tests in and out of the Batsuit. While it was admitted that he wasn’t a good fit for the lead role, Nolan did use Murphy’s audition to cast him as Dr. Jonathan Crane; and the rest was history.

Tom Cruise - Iron Man - Iron Man (2008)

You knew this was coming. When the MCU fired up its arc reactor in 2008, Robert Downey Jr. was there front and center to make Iron Man a mega hit. Of course, the studio needed to be convinced that Downey was the way to go, as there were powers that be who wanted the Mission: Impossible daredevil as the lead. Cruise turned down the part, while at the same time the Tony Stark we knew and loved had enough people in his corner to make it happen. 

Emily Blunt - Black Widow - Iron Man 2 (2010)

It’s time to revisit one of the cruelest villains ever: contractual obligations! Back when Iron Man 2 was getting into gear, the then up-and-coming Emily Blunt was offered the role of Natalie Rushman… who was eventually revealed to be Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow. Unfortunately, this was the first of Blunt’s two Marvel passes; with this part going to Scarlett Johansson after Emily had to fulfill her obligation to star in 2010’s Gulliver’s Travels. 

Daniel Craig - Baldur The Brave - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

The worlds of James Bond and superhero culture have collided before, thanks to Daniel Craig’s rumored Thor casting being debunked. What isn’t as sketchy is the claim that Craig almost played Baldur the Brave in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. And if you need anyone to further firm up this claim, just ask Elizabeth Olsen, who actually saw Craig’s costume after it was designed.

Joe Jonas - Spider-Man - The Amazing Spider-Man (2011)

One of the greatest heartbreaks in Joe Jonas’ career as an actor is still that time he almost landed the lead role in The Amazing Spider-Man. Jonas recalled his Marvel auditions as well as the tragic turn the situation took when Andrew Garfield landed the role, and it’s hard not to feel for the dude. Then again, Jonas may have dodged a bullet, considering where that series went.

John Krasinski - Captain America - Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

One of the hot prospects for the casting of Captain America was appropriately a man who’s clearly cut out for the role of an American boy scout -- John Krasinski. Though The Office star failed to secure the bag as Steve Rogers, he did go on to play the similarly patriotic lead of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. Oh yeah… and he was a Multiversal Reed Richards in Doctor Strange 2 as well. 

Morena Baccarin - Maria Hill - The Avengers (2012)

Joss Whedon sure does have a deep bench of talent he loves to pull from. Firefly alum Morena Baccarin knows that fact, as she auditioned for The Avengers to play the role of Maria Hill. Though she stayed in the extended MCU family through Deadpool, Baccarin admitted she tanked the audition because she didn’t get Hill’s character on the page.

Jamie Dornan - Superman - Man of Steel (2013)

Mr. Kent will see you now. If history shook out a bit differently, maybe Henry Cavill would've played the lead in Fifty Shades of Grey, and Jamie Dornan would have been the Man of Steel lead that kicked off the DC Extended Universe. But that’s not the multiverse we live in, as we’re now wondering if these two will be competing for another massive pop culture role: that of James Bond.

Amanda Seyfried - Gamora - Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

If it wasn’t for Amanda Seyfried questioning whether or not Guardians of the Galaxy would be the first Marvel movie to bomb, she might have accepted the role of Gamora. However, it’s those doubts that kept her out of James Gunn’s 2014 blockbuster; a fact that Seyfried admits she was “very wrong” about.

Glenn Howerton - Star-Lord - Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

It’s more than an implication that It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Glenn Howerton was almost cast as Star-Lord. It’s been pretty much confirmed by James Gunn that Howerton would have been his next choice, had Chris Pratt not signed on. The only thing more interesting is how “the Golden God” himself wasn’t considered to play Adam Warlock.

Lindsay Lohan - Scarlet Witch - Avengers: Age Of Ultron (2015)

Back in the days of her docu-series Lindsay, this Mouse House graduate thought her manager cost her a role in an Avengers movie. Well, if the timing of that 2014 project was any indication, the whispers of Lindsay Lohan being up for the part of Scarlet Witch just may have been true. 

Olga Kurylenko - Wonder Woman - Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

If there are two stars that need to be interviewed together about their careers, it’s Gal Gadot and Olga Kurylenko. Apparently, they both competed for lead roles in Quantum of Solace and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice; with Kurylenko ultimately getting the Bond experience and Gadot snagging the Lasso of Truth.

Asa Butterfield - Spider-Man - Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Remember that time the world was convinced Asa Butterfield was the new Spider-Man? It happened, and the Sex Education lead apparently did test for the role in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. Though his bid was unsuccessful, it’s hard not to admit he’d have made a good candidate had Tom Holland not eventually landed the role.

Emma Roberts - Harley Quinn - Suicide Squad (2016)

Apparently, the world has Fox’s now defunct shriek-com Scream Queens for taking Emma Roberts away from Suicide Squad. Roberts chose that TV gig over becoming the living embodiment of mayhem, leaving the role wide open for Margot Robbie to accept, and own, the role of Harley Quinn for years to come.

Josh Brolin - Batman - Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

Ben Affleck had some stiff competition for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice’s Caped Crusader; and Josh Brolin was one of those competitors. But just as those hopes of Bryan Cranston as Lex Luthor and Timothy Dalton as Alfred didn’t pan out, Brolin lost the gig. With that, another major "what if" casting scenario was created.

Ryan Gosling - Doctor Strange - Doctor Strange (2016)

Yes, it’s true: Ryan Gosling took a meeting back in the Phase Three days of the MCU. The Mickey Mouse Club alum was considered to play Dr. Steven Strange himself. It’s hard to tell which missed opportunity is the more intriguing what if: this, or Gosling’s failed attempt to make a Haunted Mansion movie with Guillermo del Toro.

DeWanda Wise - Maria Rambeau - Captain Marvel (2019)

Getting cast in a superhero movie like Captain Marvel, only to have to bow out, has to be a painful feeling. DeWanda Wise is another case of such history in action, as she was supposed to play Maria Rambeau opposite Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers. But then, commitments to Season 2 of Netflix’s She’s Gotta Have It forced Wise to exit, with Lashana Lynch taking her place shortly after.

Sean Young - Catwoman - Batman Returns (1992)

Sean Young really wanted to be Catwoman in Batman Returns. No, seriously, the Blade Runner actor had such a desire to be cast in the role, that details reported via CBR saw a Warner Bros exec talking about how she burst into his office, in a Catwoman costume of her own design, to try and impress him and Michael Keaton. Needless to say, it didn’t work.

David Duchovny - Batman - Batman & Robin (1997)

There was a bit of a holding pattern between the success of Batman Forever and the accelerated timeline to make Batman & Robin. In that chaos, Val Kilmer exited the role, and a new Bats needed to be found. The X-Files' David Duchovny was one of the candidates considered, but the spooky man lost out on the role to George Clooney. A fate that Mr. Clooney still apologizes for, to this very day.

Armie Hammer - Batman - Justice League: Mortal (2007)

Tax rebates! That’s what caused the cancellation of George Miller’s Justice League: Mortal, which was pretty far along in pre-production for a movie to be given the axe. With Armie Hammer cast as Batman for this big blockbuster, the Caped Crusader scored yet another intriguing “what if…” when the curtain fell.

Anne Hathaway - Black Cat - Spider-Man 4 (2011)

If Spider-Man 4 had actually happened, it could have been a hell of a sight. With folks like John Malkovich cast, the next intended Sam Raimi-helmed movie could have been a return to the heights of Spider-Man 2. And in that pocket of alternate reality, Anne Hathaway probably didn’t play Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, as she would have played a feline of a different stripe: Felicia Hardy herself, Black Cat. 

Christina Aguilera - Invisible Woman - Fantastic Four (2005)

Prepare for quite possibly the most bizarro alternative casting on this list. Amid development on 2005's Fantastic Four, Sean Astin himself wanted to direct the First Family of Superheroes. And as Astin revealed to Collider, he wanted Christina Aguilera to play Sue Storm a.k.a. the Invisible Woman. There’s got to be a “Genie In A Bottle” joke here somewhere, but we just can’t see it.

As you can see, the world of alternate comic castings has led to some stranger than-fiction-possibilities, near misses and truly heartbreaking passes. You can bet that so long as Marvel, DC, and any other comic company is keeping the pedal to the medal to make more superhero movies, there will be even more of these tales to come along in the years to come.

Spoilers below for the latest episode of American Horror Story, so be warned if you haven’t yet watched!

We’re three episodes into American Horror Story: Delicate, and I cannot tell you how many times I have wanted to throw Matt Czuchry’s Dexter Harding through the closest window or wall. I can’t exactly say I’m having fun trying to suss out who is and isn’t a cog within Anna’s descent into assisted madness, but the constant time-gaps and questionable reality definitely add a weird sense of urgency to each nerve-grinding sequence. Thankfully, “When the Bough Breaks” offered up a moment of levity involving Kendall Jenner’s cucumber fiasco, as well as a presumably intentional callback reference to Evan Peters’ AHS: Cult character and Cody Fern's Apocalypse antagonist. 

Kim Kardashian Poking Fun At Kendall Jenner

As soon as Kim Kardashian landed a role in American Horror Story, it was inevitable that Delicate would bring in few elements from the entrepreneur’s real life into the hyper-dramatized world of The Kardashi…I mean, of AHS. Episode 3 delivered arguably the most logical one possible for a show that features knives as a go–to prop: Kendall Jenner’s infamous cucumber-cutting snafu. (It doesn’t hurt that both the reality series and the horror anthology share Hulu as a go-to streaming home.)

• RELATED: After Watching American Horror Story: Delicate's Premiere, I Have A Wild (And Obviously Gross) Theory

Thankfully, the nod wasn’t anything too broad or universe-breaking, with Kim Kardashian’s Shioban chopping up some cukes (and smiling about it) while talking to Emma Roberts’ Anna. To anyone who wasn’t already aware of the incident, which Jenner has self-awarely poked fun at herself, it might have just seemed like a random scene action. But those aware definitely clocked it as soon as the cutting board made it into the shot.

AHS: Delicate's Callback To Cult And Apocalypse

Just as the cucumber-chopping faux pas was a pretty specific instance to reference, the episode’s other callback moment appeared to be a direct nod to American Horror Story: Cult, and came during the trippy scene when Anna wandered off and was temporarily held captive by the Feathered Weirdos in Black. (Copyright pending.) As they were strapping her down and doing all their weird shit to her, they were repeating the following chant, along with rough translations:

AHS fans' ears likely perked up when hearing "Ave Satanas," as a version of that has come up at least twice so far within this franchise. For one, it was used in Cult's fifth episode by Evan Peters' Kai Anderson as a mantra for his gang of murderous asshats to use in stoking satanic panic and further chaos in the outside world. In Apocalypse, Cody Fern's Michael Langdon uttered the phrase as he was getting his blood-bath on.

To be fair, the phrase "Ave Satanas" is a fairly simple one, and would't be out of place in American Horror Story: Delicate even if it wasn't a callback reference, given the palpable Rosemary's Baby vibes of it all. But AHS doesn't tend to repeat itself in such ways without it serving as connective tissue between seasons. But what could it mean?

The One Grand Hope here is that Sarah Paulson's Ally Mayfair-Richards came away from Cult's finale as the leader of empowered women, and that they're the ones behind the wicked shit happening to Anna. Although it would probably take some kind of team-up with an actual antichrist to steer Ally so that "Ave Satanas" is more than just a phrase, which is obviously where Michael Langdon would come in. I think we can agree it doesn't matter whether or not it fits the canon we know, since Ryan Murphy & Co. could reframe the entire timeline if they wanted. 

So I dunno if I feel comfortable betting any money (or my soul) on Ally being the ringleader behind it all, since it's kind of a stretch. (Especially since Paulson isn't even rumored to have returned in any capacity, at least before the strikes caused filming to stop.) But it sure would be great to see Cody Fern back in this world, amirite?

American Horror Story: Delicate airs new episodes Wednesday nights on FX at 10:00 p.m. ET, and streams the next day with a Hulu subscription.

American Horror Story: Delicate has finally premiered – and I have some spoiler-filled thoughts, so be warned if you haven't yet watched!

American Horror Story, the popular and long running Ryan Murphy TV show, has been freaking audiences out since 2011, with the twelfth and latest one premiering in September 2023. (We've had every season ranked.) As lover of horror myself, I have viewed every single season, with my favorite being the third, American Horror Story: Coven. Honestly, it's mainly because I love witches and anything fantasy – I didn't write the list for best fantasy shows for no reason. But besides that, this series has been one where the quality has ebbed and flowed. Some seasons have been utterly perfect, some have been less than that - *cough* Cult *cough* - but no matter what, I do still find plenty to enjoy. 

It's why I was looking forward to American Horror Story: Delicate. From the trailers and the first looks, it looked to be an intriguing take on pregnancy and horror, something that has been tackled in AHS before, not to mention the horror genre in general. Plus, this season has plenty of returning stars to join new recruit Kim Kardashian. So, I obviously decided to watch the first episode when it aired, and I have thoughts. 

AHS: Delicate Features The Most Unsettling Intro In Years

American Horror Story has always been known for its creepy intros. The theme music itself has stayed relatively the same, besides some speaker-rattling changes for the story of that season, but the background imagery is constantly changed up to match the show's theme. 

The intro for American Horror Story: Delicate was one of the most unsettling I've experienced in years, probably since AHS: Coven, laying out a good mix of everyday objects smothered in blood and covered in other horrible substances that made me genuinely uncomfortable. And all that was mixed in with loads of medical equipment one would find in an OB-GYN's, such as a table with stirrups. 

And that's the main point, of course. You want to be uncomfortable after each episode's col open, and I'll always applaud the team at AHS for doing something so creative each year. 

I Like The Idea Of AHS Using Pregnancy As The Main Source Of Horror Again

As I said, this isn't the first time pregnancy has been used as a plot device in American Horror Story. We saw it in both the first season, Murder House, as well as Double Feature's first half. We've even seen pregnancy used in plenty of horror movies – one of the best horror movies ever, Rosemary's Baby, revolves entirely around that concept, and it's a clear inspiration for this season and its source material.

Even so, I genuinely love the idea of using it as the main storyline in this. Sure, it's been a part of the plot in the past, but it always felt more like just another character description rather than something that moves the inciting incident. In this, we are introduced to that topic in the first few minutes, and it sets the tone for the rest of the season. 

Not only that, but pregnancy itself is scary and in the wrong hands, is capable of causing as much harm as good. As such, I can understand why it could be used quite successfully in a horror-scape such as this. 

And The Inclusion Of Spiders Is A Great Scary Addition

I freaking love spiders. I don't know why. I would let a tarantula crawl all over me. I'm weird that way -- which is what makes this season so much fun for me already.

I feel like in American Horror Story, spiders have never been an intricate part of the web of stories we have been given, but from the first episode, we know it will play a significant role in this season. We've seen black widow spiders referenced, but whether that is a hint about Anna and Dexter's story, we'll have to see as the story goes on. 

But I Do Not Trust The Husband At All

Matt Czuchry's Dexter is super suspicious, and I don't trust him at all. Let's first address the fact that he called his deceased wife the "love of his life" when his new wife was right before him. I understand his feelings, but saying it right there, to someone he promised to spend the rest of his life with, with just an afterthought of adding on “until I met you” – something felt way off, like it wasn’t genuine. 

That itself, even if it was a mistake, is such an "ick" line to say and should have given Anne (Emma Roberts) a red flag. But he's just sketchy the whole episode. Even the way he speaks to Anne feels off – and I think there's something else up his sleeve. 

It's Always Nice To See Denis O'Hare

There have been many cast members of American Horror Story that have appeared in multiple seasons. Roberts is one of them, of course, but so is Denis O'Hare – someone who also had a role in the American Horror Stories Season 2 cast. And he is always a delight to see, always bringing something truly unique and nutso. 

The actor does a great job portraying the most unsettling characters that don't necessarily scream creepy but make you uncomfortable. I'm genuinely surprised he's never won an Emmy for his performances. He deserves the recognition – and I can't wait to see him in the show more, even if he probably has a lot to do with Anna's current mental woes.

Surprisingly, Kim Kardashian Fits The Role She's In

One of the biggest criticisms of this season, before it released its first episode, was that Kim Kardashian was cast as part of the main story, and some people were not huge fans of that – which, understandably, I can get. 

Kardashian isn't necessarily known for her excellent acting skills, since she's never acted for a scripted TV series like this before. But her performance on Saturday Night Live was fun, and quite honestly, many people thought Lady Gaga wouldn't be impressive in her role in American Horror Story: Hotel --and she won a Golden Globe for her performance. 

While Kardashian is not on that level, she surprised me in the episode. Her acting was decent, and her character didn't feel like it was shoved in there just because she's a well-known name. She's a publicist for Anne, which makes a lot of sense. I look forward to seeing her more and the rest of the American Horror Story: Delicate cast. 

But Cara Delevingne Felt Like A Severe Afterthought

Yeah, I don't know about Cara Delevingne's character either. It's a shame at the moment, because I like the model-turned-actress. She's been in some great movies and TV shows, and has been an enjoyable part of them. I quite enjoyed her as Enchantress in Suicide Squad back in 2016.

But her part in this feels like an afterthought. Yes, I know it's the first episode, but the entire point of the first episode of any season is to set up the rest of the show and establish storylines – and I am not interested in her storyline. Her character says nothing and stares weirdly at Anne, as if she knows something the young actress doesn't know, before vanishing. 

I'm more interested in the older woman spilling blood all over Anne's lips during her procedure. Why does she keep showing up? But Delevingne isn't giving anything from me, at least not yet.

That Being Said, I'm At Least Curious And Want To Watch More

Even so, I will say I am at least excited about what this season has to offer – and that's saying a lot for American Horror Story. 

The last few seasons haven't been my cup of tea. Double Feature was fun for the first half, but the second half was not for me. I couldn't even finish NYC at first, truthfully, and I am literally from New York – I thought it would be added to our list of the best shows set in NYC, but it's not even close. 

It's been hard for me to be really invested in this show for the last couple of years. This was the first time in a while I genuinely wanted to turn on the TV to check out the next episode, and I was annoyed when the premiere ended because I wanted to know what happened next. 

While I don't think that American Horror Story: Delicate will break barriers for being the best horror TV show right now, it'll at least be a lot more fun than we expected. And I believe there might be a hint of a return of some classic AHS tropes there that will make this all the more entertaining. 

We’re used to seeing Kim Kardashian in the headlines and all over social media, but it was a pretty big shock when it was revealed that the reality star would co-star in American Horror Story’s 12th season alongside scream queen Emma Roberts. In fact, many were upset with the casting decision, and Broadway vet Patti LuPone accused her of taking roles away from actors. Well, like it or not, Kardashian made her debut on September 20 as publicist Siobhan Corbyn, and I'm pleasantly surprised that the critics are pleasantly surprised about her "campy" and "vulgar" performance.

Spider season is upon us, as American Horror Story: Delicate's premiere introduced us to Emma Roberts’ Anna Victoria Alcott, who is thriving in her career while trying to conceive a child with husband Dexter Harding (Matt Czuchry) through IVF. Kim Kardashian already seems to be playing an important role as Anna’s closest confidante, and while the season is inspiring some pretty gross theories after "Multiply Thy Pain," it sounds like I’m not the only one who’s intrigued about what Kardashian will continue to add to the ensemble. 

Coleman Spilde of the Daily Beast says The Kardashians star is “far and away” the best part of American Horror Story’s 12th season so far, especially in the delivery of her deliciously vulgar first line. The critic writes: 

Anthony D’Alessandro of Deadline points out that Kim Kardashian may not be an actress, but if there’s anything she knows, it’s PR. For that reason, this role fits the reality star like a glove (one likely full of spiders). The critic says: 

Patrick Ryan of USA TODAY isn’t impressed with AHS: Delicate overall, rating the premiere episode “Multiply Thy Pain” just one star and calling it “an exhausted riff on Rosemary’s Baby.” And while Ryan says not even Kim Kardashian is powerful enough to save the season, she is the only member of the ensemble so far to deliver on the high-camp potential. In the critic’s words:  

Joel Keller of Decider also isn’t as sure about the horror series’ 12th season as he is about Kim Kardashian’s role in it. But with solid performances by both her and Emma Roberts, it seems to be worth checking out, Keller says, and in regards to Ms. Kardashian:  

Even the social media reactions to Kim Kardashian’s AHS: Delicate debut seem to skew positive, with this fan also raving about the way her character made her introduction: 

Another thinks it’s hilarious that everyone is so shocked that Kim Kardashian is a decent actor, because some people always knew she had it in her! This X user writes: 

I’d say these are exactly the kinds of reactions one would hope for with stunt-casting like Kim Kardashian, and I am pretty excited to see what the rest of AHS Season 12 throws at the reality star. American Horror Story: Delicate airs Wednesday nights on FX at 10 p.m. ET, and streams the next day with a Hulu subscription. That’s also where you can find The Kardashians, whose Season 4 premiere is coming to the streaming service on Thursday, September 28. 

Spidery spoilers are creeping around below for the season premiere of American Horror Story: Delicate, so be warned!

FX’s annual spooky season delight American Horror Story brought mega-celeb Kim Kardashian into the star-studded Season 12 cast, but the core story for this cycle is centered squarely on married couple Anna and Dexter, played respectively by franchise vet Emma Roberts and Gilmore Girls vet Matt Czuchry. The pair’s goals of starting a larger family together were at the heart (and womb) of the debut episode, “Multiply Thy Pain,” though it was immediately clear that something was and is awry concerning the show’s medical professionals, with Denis O’Hare’s Dr. Hill being a geyser of red flags. But it was Dexter Harding’s past tragedy that sparked my theory-hungry attention the most, in regards to how it could relate to one of the following disturbing and heinous potential scenarios listed below:

• 1. Anna is going to have a baby, and Dexter is going to eat it. 
• 2. The baby is somehow going to consume Anna herself.

Stay with me here, because I'm not just writing about infant-oriented cannibalism because that's just how I choose to spend my work hours these days. Stay with me here, because I'm not just writing about infant-oriented cannibalism because that's just how I choose to spend my work hours these days. This conjecture stems from a pair of presumed mythological references, as well as the frequent references to the eight-legged creatures that have been all over American Horror Story: Delicate’s marketing. 

Dexter’s Wife Ran And Died In A Restaurant Named Hestia

Let’s already make it clear that I’m leagues away from being anything resembling an expert in Greek mythology, so none of my ideas would hold up in anything but kangaroo court, but there are still some clear and easy connections for anyone to make. The news article Anna read about Dexter’s late wife Adeline noted that she died on August 10, 2013, in an accidental kitchen fire at her restaurant Hestia, where she’d rather quickly risen to James Beard Award-winning fame.

Sister to Zeus, Hestia was Ancient Greece’s goddess of the hearth, which already makes enough symbolic sense for why it was chosen as the name of the eatery itself, and with the concept of fire also serving as more ghoulish connective tissue. But beyond that, Hestia was also notable for refusing to marry, and choosing to remain a childless virgin, which seems like it has to be connected to Dexter and Anna’s current push to have a child together, and why he hasn’t talked to her about his first marriage much.

Before any of that, though, an infant Hestia and several of her siblings were gobbled up by their powerful Titan father Cronus, whose horrifying actions — spoiler: not uncommon in such myths — were guided by a worry of being usurped by one of his children. Zeus saved them from such digestive doom, though had his own issues with such behavior later in life.

Anna Hopes To Name Their Child Theya

While perhaps not as direct a reference as the mythology clue noted above, the fact that Dexter kept saying it’s not a name was curious, and possibly points to the idea that “Theya” is a remixed version of “Theia,” the Greek goddess of sight and vision. The name also just plainly means “goddess” or “divine.” At this point, anything that looks and quacks like a mythology reference is going to be mentally noted as one.

Since so much of AHS: Delicate’s premiere involved Anna possibly being gaslit-by-suppository, with Dexter often seeming just as non-empathetic as other characters, I think we can stretch the argument to suggest that Dexter also low-key shit on Anna’s name idea because he doesn’t want to have a daughter at all. Because, like Cronus (who was Theia’s brother) and Zeus (who consumed daughter Athena), he may be worried about female offspring being his eventual downfall. 

Spiders Are Known For Eating Their Mothers, And Vice Versa

Salutations anew, those who are still with me. Similar to not being a mythology scholar, I’m also not extremely well-versed in the ins and outs of creepy-crawly creatures like spiders. But a lifelong fandom of gross facts meant I was already vaguely aware that the arachnids are among the living creatures that engage in cannibalistic methodology within their families. Though I don't think I realized that the act goes both ways, with spider children feasting upon their elder mother, as well as eight-legged matriarchs consuming their young. 

All things considered, however, I don't think we need to worry about Anna having a particular taste for bitty babies anytime soon, since she'd probably worry about how that might change how she looked on camera. (Not that she seems that callous just yet, but we're just at Episode 1.) So if this season isn't gearing up for Matt Czuchry to go all Mother! on his kid, I then have to think the child will be the cause for Anna's downfall. Which may be too closely related to how things played out in the first half of Double Feature, but still. 

And if you thought this section was free from Greek mythology, YOU WERE WRONG. We definitely can't ignore the existence of Arachne, the skillful weaver who challenged the aforementioned Athena to a contest, and was beaten and shamed into suicide by the vengeful goddess. Upon hanging herself, Arachne was transformed into a spider by a regretful Athena. The tale has served not only as a tall tale origin story for spiders' webbing skills, but also a cautionary fable about the dangers of being led by one's pride, which I think totally ties into Anna's career goals. 

Obviously, the next American Horror Story episode could totally blow up all of my theorizing in an instant, but I don't think I'm completely off-base here. Even though that would be perfectly fine, since I don't necessarily want to see anybody eating babies in any capacity. (Not even Sugar Babies. No kinds.) The rest of the episodes haven't even finished filming yet, with this being the first AHS season to split its airing schedule in half, so maybe there's still time to change it even if that IS the way things are going.

American Horror Story: Delicate airs Wednesday nights on FX at 10:00 p.m. ET, and streams the next day with a Hulu subscription. Check out some other theories I’ve had about this season just based on the trailers and promos. 

One of the most popular seasonal anthology horror TV shows of all time is back with its 12th season on FX. As per usual, this latest edition of American Horror Story has brought in an ensemble of familiar faces as well as newcomers to one of the best horror TV shows on Hulu, who should still be familiar to you for other reasons. Let’s go over how you may recognize the American Horror Story: Delicate cast in our breakdown below.

Emma Roberts

Leading the American Horror Story: Delicate cast as an actor who suffers from bizarre circumstances after conceiving her first child is Emma Roberts, who has starred in five previous AHS seasons (namely Coven, Freak Show, Cult, Apocalypse, and 1984). Her legacy as a Scream Queen also includes the fourth chapter of the Scream movies, 2015’s The Blackcoat’s Daughter, 2020’s The Hunt, and Fox’s aptly titled horror-comedy series, Scream Queens. As for her lighter roles, Roberts — the niece of Julia Roberts and daughter of Eric Roberts — broke out as the lead of Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous in 2004 before starring in comedy movies like the family-friendly Aquamarine, the not-so-family-friendly We’re the Millers, and more recently the 2020 Netflix original romantic-comedy, Holidate. 

Kim Kardashian

Joining the AHS family for the first time as a friend of Roberts’ character is media mogul and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, who was world-famous before even making her acting debut in the 2008 spoof movie, Disaster Movie. She would go on to land a recurring role on Drop Dead Diva, appear in a Tyler Perry movie called Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, lend her voice to the PAW Patrol: The Movie cast, and nail her SNL hosting gig in Season 47. Kardashian has also played herself numerous times, such as alongside the How I Met Your Mother cast and in Ocean’s Eight, most notably

Cara Delevingne

Yet another AHS newcomer this season is English model Cara Delevingne, who first transitioned into acting in 2012 by appearing in Anna Karenina for director Joe Wright, who cast her as a mermaid in Pan in 2015. That same year, she landed her biggest role yet in the YA novel adaptation, Paper Towns, followed by back-to-back comic book movie roles (Enchantress in 2016’s Suicide Squad cast and Sergeant Laureline in Luc Besson’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in 2017). Some of her most esteemed credits as of late have been on television, such as her leading role on Amazon Prime’s Carnival Row opposite Orlando Bloom, joining Only Murders in the Building Season 2 cast in 2022, and hosting Planet Sex for Hulu that same year.

Matt Czuchry

Playing the husband of Roberts’ character is Matt Czuchry, who is also new to American Horror Story, but not to horror, having starred in the 2002 horror-comedy movie Eight Legged Freaks. Plus the failed attempt to reboot Dark Shadows in 2005. His first gig was a Freaks and Geeks appearance you may have forgotten, followed by a role on a Dawson’s Creek spin-off you may have forgotten called Young Americans, before joining the Gilmore Girls cast as Logan Huntzberger. After leading the raunchy 2009 comedy, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Czuchry played Cary Ages on The Good Wife before leading The Resident (until its cancellation in 2023) as Conrad Hawkins. 

Billie Lourd

Returning for her sixth AHS season (including a role in last year’s American Horror Story: NYC cast) is Billie Lourd, who also previously worked with Emma Roberts when she made her acting in the aforementioned Scream Queens. She shared the screen with her late mother Carrie Fisher, in her first movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as Lt. Connix — a role he wold reprise in two more Star Wars movies — before stealing the show in the 2019 coming-of-age comedy Booksmart. More recently, Lourd expanded her role in the AHS universe by leading an episode of American Horror Stories and starred alongside Roberts’ aunt, Julia, in the 2022 rom-com, Ticket to Paradise.

Denis O'Hare

Yet another franchise veteran (of both the original AHS and the spin-off) appearing in Delicate is Denis O’Hare, who has even more roles on strange TV shows to boast — such as HBO’s True Blood and The Nevers and Starz’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. His reputation as a Scream King also involves movies like found footage thrillers Quarantine and The Pyramid, the 2014 remake of The Town That Dreaded Sundown, and the Shudder original Lizzie Borden biopic, Lizzie from 2018. Of course, three-time Emmy nominee is known for more than spooky titles, having also starred in Oscar-winning dramas like Michael Clayton and Dallas Buyers Club, as well as funny movies like Zach Braff’s Garden State or the Sandra Bullock-led rom-com, The Proposal.

Leslie Grossman

A member of the AHS family since 2017, Leslie Grossman only other spooky experiences include an episode of charmed and a small role alongside Foo Fighters in the musical horror comedy, Studio 666. She is better known for having regular roles on TV comedies like Popular and What I Like About You, as well as a recent recurring role on Hulu’s coming-of-age LGBTQ+ TV show, Love, Victor. You might also recognize Grossman from the big screen in film like Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous or the party movie classic Can’t Hardly Wait.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Delicate is Michaela Jaé Rodriguez’s first AHS season, but not her first time working with producer Ryan Murphy, having earned an Emmy nomination (the first for a transgender actress) for her role on FX’s exploration of ballroom culture, Pose. She also became the first transgender actor to play a Transformer when she starred in the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts cast as Nightbird. Rodriguez also put in memorable performances in Netflix’s  tick, tick… BOOM! cast and opposite Maya Rudolph in the Apple TV+ comedy, Loot.

See how delicately the American Horror Story: Delicate cast portrays the horror series’ latest tale when the new season’s first half premieres on FX tonight at 10 p.m./9c. It will also be available to stream with a Hulu subscription afterward

UPDATE: Angelica Ross provided an update on X, reporting that Emma Roberts has offered a formal apology. Ross shared this development with the following message:

The rest of this story, as initially reported, follows unedited.

Actor Angelica Ross has frequently taken part in super producer Ryan Murphy’s creations, most notably through her roles in Pose and the 1984 iteration of American Horror Story. In the case of the ninth season to FX’s hit horror anthology, the experience was purportedly less than ideal, at least that's the sentiment that was conveyed through a story Ross shared on social media. The actress asserts that the unpleasantness stemmed from being on the receiving end of a transphobic comment made by series co-star Emma Roberts. 

Sharing her story through an Instagram livestream, which was captured and shared via Pop Crave’s Twitter, Angelica Ross laid out her supposed experience in detail. She details a moment in which Emma Roberts supposedly made a playful complaint about her. However, Ross goes on to say that Roberts ultimately took a subtle jab at her personal identity as the conversation moved on. Ross also explained why she chose not to report this behavior in the moment, as well as the remark in question. The AHS alum presented the scenario thusly:

With no proof of this incident happening during the actress' time among the American Horror Story: 1984 cast, these are merely allegations at the time of this reporting. That doesn’t soften the severity of what was reported to have been said, but it also makes discussing the matter a sensitive balancing act. It's worth mentioning that isn't the only allegation Ms. Ross has shared as of late, in relation to her time working on AHS. 

It seems these supposed stories may be stemming from the current SAG-AFTRA strike, as Angelica Ross also claimed on her own Twitter that Ryan Murphy ghosted her about a season of American Horror Story composed of a Black, female cast. Supposedly, this may have resulted in her losing a potential gig in a Marvel Studios production and, by sharing these stories, Ross seems to be putting forth examples of why actors are striking for better conditions.

The Claws alum shared a screenshot of an alleged email exchange between her and Ryan Murphy pertaining to the plans for that season. Take a look at that tweet, which is embedded below: 

As with any stories of this nature, we’ll have to wait and see if there’s an official response from either Ryan Murphy or Emma Roberts. Time will tell where and how this matter progresses and whether Angelica Ross will receive any kind of closure regarding either of the accounts she's brought up.

If fans are looking for more American Horror Story, they can see Delicate (which will mark Emma Roberts' return to the franchise), as it makes its debut on September 20 as part of the 2023 TV schedule. Viewers can also watch past seasons through access to a Hulu subscription. Not to mention the spin-off American Horror Stories will be launching a “four-episode Huluween event” on October 26th, as part of everything new on Hulu in the month to come.

The Scream franchise is known for its stellar casting choices, and the fourth installment is no exception. After over a decade lying dormant, Wes Craven and crew relaunched the beloved '90s meta-heavy horror movie franchise. In 2011, Emma Roberts delivered a standout and unhinged performance as a memorable Ghostface killer. And in an interview, the film’s casting director, Avy Kaufman, reveals what movie helped land Emma her role as the infamous telephone-taunting slasher. 

In the third follow-up to the 1996 original, the filmmakers introduced us to Jill (Emma Roberts), a typical high school student in Woodsboro, or so she seems, before she is revealed to be one-half of the duo behind the movie’s masked baddies. Before landing the starring role in one of the best horror movie franchises, Roberts was more known for her roles in family movies like 2007’s Nancy Drew. So what made Avy Kaufman so sure she could pull off the killer role? The seasoned casting director recently revealed the surprising connection that led her to cast the young actress in the film during an episode of Collider Ladies Night. According to her:

Some may not remember, but that was indeed a young Emma Roberts in Ted Demme's Blow. The crime drama, which was inspired by the life of real-life U.S. drug trafficker George Jung, served as a prime vehicle for Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. While Roberts' role may not have been the biggest of her career, it still managed to help her make an impression it seems.

Avy Kaufman's choice to cast the Valentine's Day actress in Scream 4 proved to be inspired. She brought her undeniable talent to the role and injected depth and complexity into her character, turning her into an unforgettable figure within the franchise. While she initially appears to be a character set to take over for Sydney Prescott as the franchise’s final girl, she is revealed to be a new kind of killer. She isn’t obsessed with horror movies, but instead, with fame and being the center of attention. That's a theme that, years ago, may have seemed niche to audiences, but time has only done favors for the movie. With the growth of social media and "influencers" over the past decade, the film's themes resonate even more today than when it was released.

The effort to breathe new life into the franchise didn't quite hit the mark, and the fourth movie fell short of its predecessors' high box office standards. However, the narrative surrounding the film has evolved over time, with fans wholeheartedly embracing it as an integral chapter in the rich history and enduring history and legacy of the Scream series. And a lot of that has to do with the brilliant casting of its leads. 

Seeing how these early connections and experiences can profoundly influence an actor's career path is intriguing. Without Scream 4, we might have missed Emma Roberts' exceptional performances in the acclaimed American Horror Story series. Fans can now look forward to her return to the twelfth season of FX’s genre hit, titled American Horror Story: Delicate, adding another exciting chapter to her impressive acting journey. Though we'll have to wait and see if the actress can top her incredible turn as Ghostface.

When it comes to revisiting the performance or streaming Scream 4, the movie's availability is a bit unique. Unlike the other films in the franchise, which are all accessible with a Paramount+ subscription, you'll need a Starz membership to watch the 2011 installment. However, there are alternative options for viewing as well. This outstanding sequel is available for digital rental/purchase on Amazon Prime, or if you prefer physical media, it can be found on Blu-ray for collectors to add to their movie libraries.

The twelfth season of FX's genre hit, subtitled American Horror Story: Delicate, is oozing vibes harking back to earlier seasons like Coven and Hotel, partially due to all the grrrl power in the full cast, and partially due to non-acting mega-celeb Kim Kardashian in a starring role. The first look at the reality star alongside Emma Roberts and Cara Delevingne was pretty freaky, and we now have an extended teaser from FX with even more clues and footage to scour over and speculate about ahead of the season, which will be split into two parts for the first time in franchise history. 

To that end, I already have a handful of theories cooked up after watching the video above, as well as some ideas about how it could tie back into past seasons. Which doesn’t include “FX wants to torture us by not immediately us first looks at Michaela Jaé Rodriguez or Billie Lourd,” but that’s also bouncing around my brain. Now let’s put on our goopiest thinking caps to dive into AHS theories.

All The Icky Spider Stuff Is Mostly Metaphorical

After so many years of visually haunting teasers and trailers ahead of yearly seasons, American Horror Story fans know that not everything that pops up in the promos is meant to have a straightforward impact on the season itself. Which is why I think the over-abundant usage of spider imagery here is almost entirely meptahorical and will allude to mythology or other forms of symbology. 

In what will forever be mixed-messaging to me, spiders have been used to represent birth and creation, which certainly ties in here, especially the moment in the trailer with all the egg babies pouring out of the broken egg. (Anyone who's ever unwittingly killed a pregnant spider likely felt the same chills and clenches my body went through.) Kim Kardashian's character seems like a fitting enough stand-in for the Greek goddess Arachne, details unheard, while Cara Delevingne seems to be imbued with Anansi-esque trickster behavior. And then there's the Japanese jorōgumo, a folklorish creature that can shapeshift from a spider into a beautiful and seductive woman. Maybe American Horror Story: Delicate will showcase ALL the spider mythology out there.

Most Likely Season Tie-In: Coven's Lore-Touting Witches

The Story Will Center On Both Good And Evil Babies

The concept of "good vs. evil" is as old as time, and it's obviously also a central part of American Horror Story's storylines from year to year, even if it sometimes leans more into "evil vs. evil." But while the live-action Delicate, which is based on Danielle Valentine's novel Delicate Condition, has been speculated to be a spin on Rosemary's Baby and other kinds of "mother carrying a monster" narratives, the teaser hints that maybe not everything will be darkness within these characters' wombs. 

The back-and-forth shots of the rocking bassinets seems to pretty directly set up light/dark dichotomy, where the more angelically lit sleeper has a nice mobile dangling above it, while the red-tinted bassinet doesn't have such luxuries. Plus, there's the fact that Kim Kardashian is donning a black dress amidst her possible acolytes, while Emma Roberts' pained character is dressed in white. Dun-dun-dunnnn.

Most Likely Season Tie-Ins: Murder House's Infantata, Apocalypse's Michael Langdon

Cara Delevingne's Meg Is Trying To Clone Herself Through Surrogates

Another way American Horror Story: Delicate may be distancing itself from the demonology and religious sentiments of Rosemary’s Baby is by setting its good/evil babies balance wholly in the world of science and technology. The shots of needles and cells do tip things more into medical practices, even if all those women chasing Emma Roberts’ Anna Alcott look like they’re fully down with weird rituals. But like, the teaser is very clear about showing a centrifuge, which doesn’t have nearly as many historical reference points as spiders.

Because Cara Delevingne’s Meg is rocking such a specific white-blonde hairstyle, and because that’s the same hairstyle adorned by all of the women chasing Anna, it makes me think Meg has a plan for tweaking the population. She may not be intent on using her own DNA for the cloning, to be sure, but that character is already giving Victor Frankenstein, just with fetuses instead of corpses as her subjects.

Most Likely Season Tie-Ins: Asylum's mutant-creating Dr. Arden, Double Feature's Chemist

Aliens Are Also Involved Maybe?

Okay, so this one is the most out-there of this group of theories, both in terms of location and conjecture. Because that idea is largely tied to the image seen above, of the presumed spider-creature ready to burst from the womb. That particular visual instantly brings to mind the facehugging creatures from Ridley Scott's Alien, even though those were on the outside of the body instead of the inside like these. 

But there's also something alien in the look of the long black fingers and tentacles and spider legs. I could spend a completely different article pontificating about cloning alien spiders, but I don't necessarily think all those ideas are going to gel together here. If they did, though, hot damn!

Most Likely Season Tie-Ins: Double Feature's Calico and Theta

Will any of these theories pan out? Will all of them come true? Did I miss the mark each and every time? How much tithing do I need to get done for Dark Lord Ryan Murphy in order to get the Infantata back on my TV?

American Horror Story: Delicate will debut the first half of its season on FX on Wednesday, September 20, with episodes available to stream the next day with a Hulu subscription. At this point, it's unknown when production will start up again on the later episodes, as both the WGA writers strike and the SAG-AFTRA strike will need to be resolved in order for filming to resume.

The 2023 Fall TV season is set to suffer dearly when it comes to scripted TV premieres, but FX has a far more enjoyable sense of agony in store for viewers with a double dose of star-studded frights. American Horror Story’s 12th season (subtitled Delicate), and franchise spinoff American Horror Stories are each set to make their highly anticipated debuts, and each is having to change up initial release plans due to the ongoing WGA writers strike and SAG-AFTRA actors strike.

As such, each series in the American Horror Story franchise is being released in a new way that changes up what fans have gotten used to over the years. Whether those changes are good or bad is up to audiences to decide, but they were apparently deemed necessary in order to give this Halloween as much Ryan Murphy flair as it deserves. Here’s what to expect from both AHS shows. 

American Horror Story: Delicate Release Details

For 11 years running, American Horror Story aired its seasons in full stretches, with sporadic variations by way of episode counts, premiere windows, and that one year when it aired on Tuesday nights for whatever reason. FX gave AHS: NYC its own pretty major scheduling alteration in 2022 by airing back-to-back episodes for the duration of the season, resulting in an arguably truncated experience for those of us who enjoy this show’s signature batshittery for as many weeks as possible.

This time around, it’s not wholly clear just yet how the ep rollout will go down, but the network confirmed that American Horror Story: Delicate will be split into two separate parts, with the first section premiering on Wednesday, September 20. Which means we might be waiting a while to find out why Kim Kardashian’s twisted pregnancy story features spiders so heavily in its creepy first-look imagery, as seen below.  

The concept of a two-part season might not be so horrifying if we had any idea of when Kardashian and co-stars Cara Delevigne, Emma Roberts and more can return to film the remainder of the season once the SAG-AFTRA strike has concluded. Unfortunately, that's not clear just yet, so we'll have to make do with however many episodes were completed before production went on hiatus.

American Horror Stories Season 3 Release Details

American Horror Stories hasn't aired for nearly as long as the flagship series, and thus hasn't quite set up clear expectations for its release methods. For instance, Season 1 kicked off its seven-ep run with a doubled-up premiere, while the second season spread its eight installments out across eight full weeks. Season 3 will reverse course in that sense, however, by dropping everything that was filmed all at once. 

As part of this year's Huluween festivities, American Horror Stories Season 3 will debut all four episodes at once for fans with Hulu subscriptions. That premiere was revealed to be happening on Thursday, October 26, which could technically set up a four-night viewing run going into the year's spookiest holiday. There's nothing NOT freaky AF about the first look at the season below.

It's unclear if FX and Hulu will turn the unproduced episodes into a fourth season, or if their fate will be decided once the strikes are over. And we'll have to wait a little longer to see official pics and footage from the new eps. 

In the meantime, though, every bit of American Horror Story excellence can be streamed in full on Hulu.

The fall TV season is approaching, and FX at least will be able to release one of its usual mainstays despite the WGA writers strike and SAG-AFTRA actors strike. American Horror Story is returning for its twelfth season, with none other than reality star Kim Kardashian as part of the cast alongside actors more accustomed to scripted projects. Now, FX has released first looks at Kardashian, AHS regular Emma Roberts, and Carnival Row's Cara Delevingne, and the release date for American Horror Story: Delicate reveals that spider season is upon us... well before Halloween. 

Kim Kardashian is quite literally wearing a massive spider in the first look at her in American Horror Story, and she's hardly recognizable as the same woman from The Kardashians. Take a look:

If you think that the placement of the massive spider on Kim Kardashian looks like a pregnancy bump, that's no coincidence! AHS: Delicate is based on a book called Delicate Condition, which follows a woman believing that somebody or something wants to prevent her pregnancy. The image of Emma Roberts looks even more like she's expecting:

The Delicate season will be the first time that a season of AHS is adapted from a book, which is reportedly worth comparison to horror classic Rosemary's Baby. If the show is anything like that film, this may be a rough season for Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts' characters!

The image of Cara Delevingne for American Horror Story Season 12 doesn't evoke pregnancy as much as the photos of Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts, but her character definitely looks like somebody you'd want to avoid as much as those massive spiders! Check her out:

Something tells me that Cara Delevingne's syringe full of what looks like a spider-related serum isn't a giveaway that AHS Season 12 is going to be about attempts to create the next Spider-Man! This season marks Delevingne's first role in American Horror Story, as well as Kardashian's. Emma Roberts has appeared in several seasons since debuting on the show in Season 3 in 2013, and she ranks among cast members who have been in the most seasons.

Production on Season 12 wasn't without its complications, particularly in light of the current strikes across the entertainment industry. After Kardashian tweeted from the set back in June, TV writers on strike responded with everything from inviting her to join the WGA picket lines to saying that she crossed their line. Just a couple weeks later, a Blacklist producer name-dropped Kim Kardashian and Ryan Murphy as people who could "have tremendous impact" if they joined the strike efforts. The writers strike is still ongoing, and WGA has been joined by SAG-AFTRA's actors in striking against the AMPTP. 

For now, with fall approaching in the 2023 TV schedule, you can find these three actresses debuting in their new characters with the premiere of American Horror Story: Delicate on Wednesday, September 20 at 10 p.m. ET on FX, and streaming next day for those with a Hulu subscription.

American Horror Story is one of those shows that has run for some time, and over that timeframe, there have been many stories, characters, and so much more – and I’ve been there to see it all.

The Ryan Murphy-created series has had twelve seasons that have taken place in a multitude of different locations. The cast has always changed, bringing in new actors and characters for each story. But, there are several actors for this anthology series who have been in many seasons, which is what we’ll be going over today.

Evan Peters (9)

There are a few people I instantly think of when American Horror Story pops up in my mind, and one of them is Evan Peters.

The actor has been making even more of a name for himself the last few years, starring in shows such as Dahmer, where he was praised for his performance for Jeffrey Dahmer, as well as being a major part of the Mare of Easttown cast, which led to him winning an Emmy.

Believe it or not, Peters has been in nine seasons of AHS. This includes Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse and Double Feature. He’s arguably one of the most known names from this series, and for good reason – his acting has always been fantastic.

Sarah Paulson (9)

The next person I always think of when it comes to this show is Sarah Paulson. There’s plenty to watch if you love Sarah Paulson, but she’s also appeared in nine seasons like Peters. Her seasons are Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse, and Double Feature.

It’s been some time since we’ve seen either of these two actors in a season, but maybe, in the future, we just might be able to see them return.

Lily Rabe (9)

Lily Rabe is another actress who has been in many seasons of American Horror Story – nine to be exact, just like Paulson and Peters. Her seasons are Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Apocalypse, 1984, and Double Feature.

Rabe has also appeared in a few other projects, including her part in the Love & Death cast and in Presumed Innocent in 2024, but I always loved her in AHS.

Francis Conroy (8)

Francis Conroy is another actor who's been in the show since the very first season. Her seasons are Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse, and Double Feature.

My personal favorite season of hers was Coven. There’s just something about her playing Myrtle Snow that always makes me love her even more. It’s also been a few years since we have seen her in the show, so hopefully she'll return before much longer.

Denis O’Hare (8)

The next actor on this list that we’re going to talk about is Denis O’Hare, who has been in a total of eight seasons. O’Hare has played a variety of roles across his seasons so far, which are Murder House, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Double Feature, NYC, and Delicate.

O’Hare was also a part of the Season 2 cast of American Horror Stories, another Murphy-created show, so it’s clear that he’s a pretty big mainstay in the series.

Emma Roberts (6)

Emma Roberts is the first actress on this list that wasn’t featured in the first season, but her characters have certainly made an impact on AHS. Roberts has appeared in a total of six aired seasons so far.

These are Coven, Freak Show, Cult, Apocalypse, 1984 and Delicate. Personally, I have always loved Roberts in this show. While it’s awesome that she has been doing her own thing and appearing in many small horror films, such as Nerve, it’s great to see her in the latest seasons.

Billie Lourd (6)

Billie Lourd was another actress who didn’t start appearing in American Horror Story until much later on, but is steadily becoming one of the most reliable actresses for the series.

Her parts in the show include seasons such as Cult, Apocalypse, 1984, Double Feature, NYC and Delicate. making her overall total so far as five. Lourd, in my eyes, is becoming another awesome Scream Queen.

Leslie Grossman (6)

Leslie Grossman also came a little later in AHS’s lifespan, but her characters have truly made a serious impact, from some that you literally hate more than anything to characters that are truly sinister.

Grossman’s appearances are in Cult, Apocalypse, 1984, Double Feature, NYC and Delicate.

Adina Porter (5)

Porter is one of those actresses who has been around since the beginning, but she had such a long hiatus from the series that you wouldn’t have ever expected to see her again.

She first appeared in Murder House way back in 2011, but then didn’t appear again in the series until Roanoke. She had parts in two later seasons – Cult and Apocalypse, and then also appeared in Double Feature.

Kathy Bates (5)

I honestly think Kathy Bates has become another queen of horror since she had such an iconic role in Misery back in the 1990s – and truthfully, there have been so many amazing Kathy Bates movies since then. But, believe it or not, I was actually first introduced to Bates in American Horror Story, way back when I was a wee little girl.

Alright, well, maybe not little, but a teenager. Either way, Bates has appeared in a total of five seasons: Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, and Apocalypse. Truthfully, she’s one of the few actors from the earlier seasons that I miss the most, because she was always a force on screen, but I suppose I can just return to older seasons to watch her.

Jamie Brewer (5)

Jamie Brewer’s characters were always the ones that I genuinely loved the heck out of, because they are either incredibly creepy or some of the sweetest people ever – talk about a spectacular range. Brewer has appeared in a total of five seasons.

These are Murder House, Coven, Freak Show, Cult and Apocalypse. She also appeared on American Horror Stories, but what I wouldn’t give to see her again in the new season. I always loved watching her on screen, no matter what role she performed.

Finn Wittrock (5)

Finn Wittrock is one of those actors that truly made a mark when he was on the show. He is, yet again, one of the few on this list who was not in the original season (Murder House), but his characters in American Horror Story have truly become legends of their own, and his seasons are some of the best.

Wittrock has appeared in a total of five seasons: Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, 1984, and Double Feature.

Jessica Lange (5)

Another actress that I believe everyone thinks of when it comes to American Horror Story is Jessica Lange. While she was only in five seasons, Lange was arguably the main character of the first four seasons, creating very compelling stories and giving performances that truly rocked the world of television horror.

The actress is a legend who has been in many movies and television shows throughout her decades in the industry, but her time in AHS will always be remembered as great. Her seasons are Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, and Apocalypse. While I doubt we’re going to see Lange in another, it’s always incredible to revisit some of the best seasons of the show with her performance in them.

Angela Bassett (5)

Last, but not least, we need to talk about Angela Bassett. The actress has been swimming in movies the last few years, becoming a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and even earning a historic Academy Award nomination for her role in it. There are so many awesome Angela Bassett movies from earlier in her career, like Vampire in Brooklyn, Waiting to Exhale, Malcolm X, and many more.

Bassett had pretty big roles for five seasons (Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Cult, and Apocalypse), where she played a few characters that I still think about to this day. While she may have only been in a handful of seasons, she truly made her mark on the show, and I miss her dearly.

With so many incredible actors, it’s not that surprising to see how many have appeared in multiple seasons of the series. While Season 13 is confirmed, we don’t know who the actors that are coming back will be, but we’ll be sure to update this when that’s confirmed. I’ll just go back and rewatch some of the older seasons to relive the glory days.

Emma Roberts has been following in the footsteps of her father Eric Roberts and her aunt Julia Roberts over the years with a successful career in Hollywood. The 31-year-old’s latest role does that in more ways than one, as she stars in a romantic comedy with Richard Gere. No, they aren’t love interests; Gere plays Roberts’ father in the flick, but for obvious reasons, her latest costar "just made so much sense” to the actress. 

Julia Roberts and Richard Gere are one of those favorite pairings that have gone down in history in the best romantic comedies of all time. So when Emma Roberts recently spoke about working with Gere in her upcoming movie, Maybe I Do, she recalled the actors’ memorable collaborations with her aunt:

Once Julia Roberts convinced Richard Gere to do Pretty Woman back in the day, they helped create a classic that remains both of the actors’ most beloved films to date. Following the pair working together in the 1990 hit, they reteamed together for 1999’s Runaway Bride. Now Roberts gets to share the screen with Gere for Maybe I Do, which also stars the likes of Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy. 

Emma Roberts’ 2023 new movie release has the actress playing a woman in love and ready to get married to Luke Bracey’s character. However, when they have both their families meet about their intended union, they learn that their parents already have a shared past, leading to some complications for the young couple. 

Prior to Emma Roberts and Richard Gere becoming co-stars in Maybe I Do, the actress has shared the screen with her aunt a few times. Two of Emma Roberts’ early roles, an uncredited role in 2001’s America’s Sweethearts and a leading role in Grand Champion, also had Julia Roberts. The last time the relatives were in the same project was in 2010’s Valentine’s Day. 

Both Julia and Emma Roberts have remained mainstays in the rom-com genres, along with pursuing all kinds of projects. Julia Roberts recently starred alongside George Clooney in Ticket To Paradise, which hit a big box office milestone when it was released in the fall. Emma Roberts’ memorably starred in Netflix hit Holidate in 2020. Her most highly anticipated next project is the Marvel movie Madame Web alongside Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney, and she recently shared how “excited” she is for it. 

Maybe I Do hits theaters on Friday, January 27. As far as Madame Web goes, we’ll have to wait until February 16, 2024 to see the actress swing into Sony's Spider-Man Universe.

Ryan Murphy is one of the most notable television producers working today. He is the mastermind behind FOX's Glee, 9-1-1, and Scream Queens, and has produced a number of series for FX, including American Horror Story and American Crime Story, as well as Pose. In 2018, Murphy signed a $300 million deal with Netflix that resulted in a number of successful shows for the streamer, like The Politician, Ratched, and most recently Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and The Watcher. The latter two are a couple of the most popular series streaming right now.

There are several reasons for Murphy's success, including genre-bending entertainment, kooky characters, and outlandish storytelling that always intrigues. However, many cite his casts and frequent collaborators for tending to elevate the material. Here is a list of some of the most frequent and reliable collaborators who Murphy relies on for his fan-favorite television series.

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson seems to find her way into almost every Ryan Murphy-produced endeavor. She has played a variety of characters on almost every season of American Horror Story, excluding Season 9, 1984. Her roles on the anthology series have ranged from a starring role as Ana Winters in Asylum and Roanoke, to a guest appearance in Murder House. 

She also starred in the hit Netflix show, Ratched, and American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson, for which she won an Emmy for playing lawyer Marcia Clark. In addition, Paulson played supporting roles in Feud: Bette and Joan, and American Crime Story: Impeachment, for which she received yet another Emmy nomination. The actress has collaborated with Murphy since the very beginning, when she played a guest role on Nip/Tuck. 

Evan Peters

Evan Peters is yet another darling of Murphy's. He has starred in nine seasons of American Horror Story, only excluding 1984 and New York City. Like Paulson, Peters' AHS roles have ranged from centerpiece characters like Tate from Murder House, to more experimental seasons like Cult and Apocalypse where the actor has portrayed multiple characters throughout. 

He also acted as a producer for the Double Feature season. In addition to AHS, Peters plays Stan Bowes, a member of the Trump Organization on the FX series, Pose.  Most notably, he plays the titular role in Netflix's Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination. 

Darren Criss

Darren Criss has been a Murphy favorite since his Glee performance as Blaine, the a cappella-singing love interest to Chris Colfer's Kurt. He switched things up by following that with The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, where he played the leading role, serial killer Andrew Cunanan. His performance was critically acclaimed and he swept the awards' circuit. He went on to work with Murphy again in Hollywood. In addition, Criss guest starred in an episode of AHS: Hotel.

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange is yet another favorite. The Oscar winning actress has participated in five seasons of American Horror Story, most notably, Murder House, Coven, Freak Show, and Asylum, and makes a guest appearance in Apocalypse. She also had a starring role in FX's Feud: Bette and Joan, where she played Joan Crawford. In addition, Lange plays the cunning grandmother to Zoey Deutch in The Politician. She is also set to star in another Murphy-led project about Marlene Dietrich for Netflix, so even if she's done with AHS, there is more Lange/Murphy to come. 

Emma Roberts

Nothing says Ryan Murphy like Emma Roberts, who is yet another American Horror Story alum. She participated in five seasons of the FX show, including Coven, Freak Show, Apocalypse, and 1984, while also making a single episode appearance in Cult. In addition, Roberts was the lead in the sorority horror show, Scream Queens, which ran for three seasons. 

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates is yet another Oscar winner who caught Murphy's eye. The Misery actress starred in five seasons of American Horror Story, including her iconic, bone-chilling character in Coven, for which she won an Emmy, and the fan-favorite evil concierge, Iris, in Hotel. Bates also continued her collaboration by playing Joan Blondell in Feud: Bette and Joan.

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott is another familiar face for Murphy fans. The actor is one of the original stars of American Horror Story, and participated in five seasons, including AHS: Asylum. He is best known for his performance as the father of a problematic family in Murder House, which the season is centered around. He also plays a scandalous gas-station owner in the Murphy-produced Hollywood and makes an appearance in Netflix's The Politician.

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett is another favorite of the creator's. She is the star of FOX's 9-1-1, where she plays the badass Athena Grant. She has also made an appearance on the spin-off show, 9-1-1: Lone Star. In addition, Basset has been in a grand total of five seasons of American Horror Story. Most notably, in Coven, she portrays a fictionalized version Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. She reprised the role for Apocalypse. 

Finn Wittrock

Finn Wittrock has found his way into numerous Murphy projects, including five seasons of American Horror Story. He made his AHS debut in Freak Show, where his incredibly disturbed character earned him an Emmy nomination. He has gone on to appear in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and Netflix's Ratched. In addition, he plays a supporting role in the Murphy-directed television film, The Normal Heart. 

Patti LuPone

Nobody loves Broadway like Murphy, so it makes sense that Patti LuPone would be featured in many of his projects. LuPone participated in two seasons of American Horror Story, Coven and NYC, as well as more glamorous roles in Pose and Hollywood. The Broadway legend also makes a cameo appearance in Glee, where she plays herself.  

Matt Bomer

Who doesn't love Matt Bomer? Ryan Murphy sure does. The White Collar star has made a number of appearances in the showrunner's projects, including three seasons of American Horror Story. He had small roles in Freak Show and Stories, and most notably had a major role as Lady Gaga's lover in Hotel. Bomer has a major role in The Normal Heart and Boys in the Band, and makes brief appearances in The New Normal and Glee. He also got behind the camera, directing an episode of American Crime Story: Versace. 

Leslie Grossman

Leslie Grossman has worked with Ryan Murphy since the early days of Nip/Tuck. The actress had minor roles in his short-lived series, Popular, and The New Normal, and additionally starred in five seasons of American Horror Story, and has had leading roles in every season she's been in. She continues to be apart of the show, and was a definite stand out in the Season 11 cast.

Jim Parsons

When Jim Parsons left The Big Bang Theory, he made it a point to work with Ryan Murphy. The actor has had starring roles in films like The Boys in the Band and The Normal Heart, and plays the predatory manager to Rock Hudson in Netflix's Hollywood. The role was something very different for Parsons, but Murphy has a talent for drawing out performances from actors playing against type. 

Billie Lourd

Billie Lourd is another young actress Murphy has taken under his wing. The Star Wars actress started her collaboration with the producer in Scream Queens, where she played one of the killer sorority girls. She subsequently starred in six seasons of American Horror Story, playing a main role in most, including NYC, the most recent season. 

Connie Britton

Before The White Lotus, Connie Britton was a staple in the Ryan Murphy Universe. She is most known for her performance as Vivien Harmon in Murder House, a role she reprised in Apocalypse that landed her an Emmy nomination. She was also a fan favorite in 9-1-1, where she played a 911 operator. In addition, she played Faye Resnick, a friend of Nicole Brown Simpson in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. 

Lea Michele

Some would say Ryan Murphy made Lea Michele a star when he cast her as Rachel Berry in the musical teen comedy, Glee. She became one of the most recognizable stars from the show, and the role earned her both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She also dawned a neck brace as an unconventional sorority girl in Scream Queens. 

Clearly Murphy has his favorites, and continues to work with the same reliable, talented actors in order to make his projects as binge-worthy as possible. Other notable collaborators include stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Frances Conroy, Lily Rabe, Adina Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Lynch, and John Stamos. For more information on where to check out some of these iconic projects from these iconic stars, make sure to check out our Ryan Murphy streaming guide, as well as the 2023 TV premiere dates.

It’s no secret that comic book movies are everywhere. There are a number of cinematic universes currently in play, including Sony’s franchise surrounding Spider-Man lore. One of the upcoming movies heading to theaters is Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson in the title role. The movie’s killer cast also includes American Horror Story icon Emma Roberts, who recently explained why she was “so excited” to join the superhero genre with the mysterious Spider-Flick.

The Madame Web movie is being directed by S.J. Clarkson, and features a strong cast of familiar faces including Sydney Sweeney, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet. While their roles are still unconfirmed, Emma Roberts recently spoke about working with the strong ensemble on the upcoming blockbuster. As she explained to ET Online,

She’s not wrong. And while the contents of Madame Web are currently a total mystery to the public, it sounds like the cast and story of the project are what ultimately convinced Emma Roberts to take her role in the upcoming comic book flick. We’ll just have to wait and see if the Scream 4 actress gets involved in any of the big action sequences of the project.

Emma Roberts’ comments about Madame Web come as she’s promoting her new Hulu series Tell Me Lies. But eventually the conversation turned to her upcoming superhero movie debut, especially since so little about the project has actually been confirmed by the powers that be at Sony. Roberts was careful not to reveal anything about the movie’s contents, while helping to increase anticipation by sharing her excitement over the film’s cast. And with so many familiar faces, can you blame her?

Given how tight security on Madame Web has been, there are a number of fan theories about what the upcoming Spider-Verse movie might contain. This includes what characters the cast members will play. For instance, Emma Roberts is rumored to be playing Spider-Man’s mother Mary Parker, but that hasn’t been officially confirmed. It should be fascinating to see how connected to the lore Dakota Johnson’s upcoming movie ultimately is.

But prior to the release of Madame Web, moviegoers will be treated to another upcoming Spider-Verse flick: J.C. Chandor’s Kraven the Hunter movie. That movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and is the first movie in the burgeoning franchise to be released since the disappointing performance of Jared Leto’s Morbius. We’ll have to see if these next two movies are able to be more successful both critically and at the box office.

Madame Web is currently set to arrive in theaters on October 6th, 2023. In the meantime, check out the 2022 movie release dates to plan your next movie experience. 

Although the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home showed that the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sony’s Spider-Man Universe are connected through the multiverse, the latter franchise is still basicyllystanding on its own with delivering centered around characters from the comics connected to the Web-Slinger. Among the upcoming movies on the horizon in this corner of the superhero movie market is Madame Web, which stars Fifty Shades’ Dakota Johnson in the title role, but so far none of the characters her costars are playing have been officially identified. However, a new rumor has surfaced which reveals that there are supposedly some major Spider-Man players showing up in this superhero movie.

Starting off, Cosmic Circus reports that while Dakota Johnson is playing a younger take on Cassandra Webb, she won’t be the only Madame Web, or even the only Spider-heroine, appear in the Madame Web movie. Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney, who was revealed to be in Madame Web back in March, is apparently playing Julia Carpenter, whose comic book counterpart originally fought crime as Spider-Woman and later inherited the Madame Web mantle after Cassandra died. Speaking of Spider-Woman, allegedly Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s Celeste O’Connor is playing the Mattie Franklin incarnation of that superhero, while Father of the Bride’s Isabela Merced is participating as Anya Corazon, who’s gone by Araña and Spider-Girl in the comics. Assuming all this information is accurate, it’s unclear if any of these three women will have special abilities or simply be depicted as non-powered women in Cassandra’s life.

Now here’s where things get particularly wild. Allegedly Severance’s Adam Scott is playing Ben Parker, a.k.a. Uncle Ben, a.k.a. Peter Parker’s father figure who’s murder shortly after Peter is bitten by that spider that gives him powers. Furthermore, Scream Queens’ Emma Roberts is said to be starring as Mary Parker. No, I didn’t mean to type May Parker, a.k.a. Peter Parker’s Aunt May, I’m talking about Mary, Peter’s mother. Assuming Mary is indeed appearing in Madame Web, it’s unclear at this time who’s playing her husband and Peter’s father, Richard Parker.

Adam Scott’s casting as Ben Parker might sound weird considering that he’s younger than the character is usually depicted, but this would actually track with some Madame Web set photos that emerged in mid-July that indicated this movie, at least partially, will be set in the early 2000s. So assuming a young Spider-Man were active in the present, then having Ben appear as a younger man would make sense, as would seeing Emma Roberts as Mary Parker. In fact, a separate batch of Madame Web set photos showed that Roberts’ character is pregnant, meaning that this version of Peter Parker isn’t far off from coming into the world.

Assuming for the sake of argument that Madame Web is set entirely in the early 2000s rather than just through flashbacks, then not only am I wondering exactly how Ben and Mary are tied to Cassandra Webb and these other characters, but I’m also curious if the events in this movie somehow pave the way for Peter Parker to be left in the care of his aunt and uncle. Traditionally Richard and Mary die in a plane crash, although the circumstances behind said crash differ depending on what story you’re reading/watching. Regardless, if these character details end up being true, then Madame Web will be the first Sony Spider-Man Universe movie to have members of the Parker family appear, perhaps teasing that this franchise will eventually spotlight its own version of Peter.

In addition to the aforementioned actors, the Madame Web cast also includes Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps and Zosia Mamet. The movie is now slotted on the 2023 release schedule for October 6, meaning it will arrive nine months after the next Sony Spider-Man Universe movie, Kraven the Hunter.

Sony's Spider-Man Universe is continuing to expand. For now the franchise consists of just two branches – Venom and Morbius – but that is set to change quickly. J.C. Chandor’s Kraven The Hunter is going to come out in October 2023, and just a few months after that will see the arrival of S.J. Clarkson’s Madame Web. Much about the plot of the film is unknown, except that we know it’s about the titular character, a clairvoyant who is able to use her powers to see things in the Spider World, according to Deadline, but what we do know is that there is a star-studded cast attached.

Announced in 2019 and based on a screenplay written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless (Dracula Untold, Gods of Egypt), Madame Web started production in the second half of 2022 in preparation for its upcoming 2024 release, and it was very busy on the casting front. Below, we’ve cataloged all of the actors who have signed on to the comic book blockbuster thus far, and, where possible, the roles they will be playing. 

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson’s star has been rising in Hollywood ever since playing the lead in the Fifty Shades Of Grey trilogy, but in the last few years she has been making waves in indie movies, and now she is ready to make her first comic book blockbuster. Johnson will star as the titular lead in Madame Web, though it is expected that the character will be extremely different from the comics (where the clairvoyant hero is an elderly woman with a neuromuscular disease that requires her to be connected to a spider web-esque life support system.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney is another star who is joining the movie, as announced in March 2022. Up to this point in her career, Sydney Sweeney has been best known for her work on the small screen – the actor presently stars in Euphoria and also has popular titles like The Handmaid’s Tale, Sharp Objects, and The White Lotus on her filmography. She has had some interesting feature appearances, having a small part in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, but Madame Web is expected to be her most significant film role to date. Sweeney will be playing Julia Carpenter, according to Total Film.  

Celeste O’Connor

Next up is Celeste O’Connor, who was announced to be joining the cast in May 2022, according to Deadline. The Kenyan actress made her feature film debut in 2017 with a role in Wetlands opposite Heather Graham and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. She followed that up with two streaming movies – 2018’s Irreplaceable You and 2019’s Selah And The Spades – and then had roles in both 2020’s Freaky and 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. She’s most recently completed work on Zach Braff’s latest directorial effort, A Good Person, which co-stars Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman, and came out in early 2023.

Emma Roberts

It was revealed in late June 2022 that Emma Roberts has joined the ensemble. It’s the actor’s first big screen franchise project since her stellar turn in 2011’s Scream 4, and in the years since she has found a niche for herself with small screen horror. This started with American Horror Story in 2013 (which she appeared on for multiple seasons in multiple roles), and expanded in 2015 with the series Scream Queens.

Isabela Merced

In June 2022 it was confirmed that Isabela Merced joined Madame Web, according to Deadline. Despite only being in her early 20s, Isabela Merced is the most experienced member of the cast when it comes to starring in franchises. The actor got her big break starring on the series 100 Things To Do Before High School, but her big screen resume includes roles in Transformers: The Last Knight, Sicario: Day Of The Soldado, Dora And The City Of Lost Gold, a voice role in The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature, and the 2022 reboot of Father Of The Bride. She shows a lot of different skills in all of those movies…but we have no idea how any of them might apply here, given that it’s only been rumored that she’ll be playing Anya Corazon, with no official confirmation on that yet.

Tahar Rahim

It was also announced in June 2022 that Tahar Rahim joined the cast, according to Deadline. Between his roles in Jacques Audiard’s A Prophet and Kevin Macdonald’s The Mauritanian, Tahar Rahim has proven that he can deliver a phenomenal performance when given the right material, and we can hope that Madame Web provides it for him in his undisclosed role. Most of the film work that Rahim has done has been in his home country of France, so it will be interesting to see what drew him to make his first American comic book blockbuster. 

Adam Scott

Deadline announced in July 2022 was that Adam Scott joined Madame Web. The vast majority of work that Scott has been doing in the last few years has been on the small screen – with shows including Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Big Little Lies, Ghosted, and, most recently, Severance, but he'll be back in theaters soon, starring in his very first comic book blockbuster.

Zosia Mamet

Also set to make her debut in a big studio comic book movie is Zosia Mamet, who joined the cast of Madame Web in early August 2022. It's definitely a change of pace for the actor, who is best known for her work on shows like Girls and The Flight Attendant. Deadline reported the casting news, but was unable to provide any information about the character that Mamet will be playing.

Mike Epps

Another actor who was added to the cast is Mike Epps, according to Deadline. Like many of the other additions to this list, we don’t know who he will be playing at this moment. Epps is mainly known for his comedic roles in movies such as The Hangover, The Hangover Part III, Open Season 2, and more. He was also in Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Resident Evil: Extinction, and has starred in sitcoms such as The Upshaws and Uncle Buck. In early 2023, he was in You People on Netflix. 

This cast already looks to be killer, and I, for one, can’t wait to see them all on the big screen in Madame Web. In the meantime, everyone excited for the project can start counting down the days until its release.

Emma Roberts is no stranger to the horror genre, whether we’re talking about her multiple roles on the long-running American Horror Story, her time Jill Roberts in Scream 4 or starring as Chanel Oberlin in the short-lived series Scream Queens. Today, however, brings news that Roberts is making her first foray into the superhero movie world thanks to the upcoming Madame Web.

The actress is the latest addition to what’s currently slated as the fifth entry in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, trailing behind Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Morbius and Kraven the Hunter, the latter of which is due out in January 2023. Deadline did not have any details on who Emma Roberts will play in Madame Web, but with the movie slated to hit theaters in summer, it’s likely to begin production soon. As such, fingers crossed we learn how Roberts fits into the picture in the near future.

Along with the aforementioned horror projects, Emma Roberts’ notable credits include Unfabulous, Aquamarine, Nancy Drew, Hotel for Dogs, We’re The Millers and The Hunt. She is the respective daughter and niece to fellow actors Eric Roberts and Julia Roberts, and she’s also been producing a variety of projects lately, including the recently-premiered supernatural series First Kill, which has become one of the most popular Netflix shows. Emma Roberts most recently appeared in the horror movie Abandoned, which came out earlier this month, and she’s also wrapped shooting the romantic comedy Maybe I Do.

A Madame Web movie was first reported to be in the works back in fall 2019, and the following year, S.J. Clarkson was tapped to direct. Since February though, the movie has been making steady progress forward, with Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson being cast in the title role. The original incarnation of Madame Web in the comics is an elderly precognitive and clairvoyant mutant named Cassandra Webb, who has myasthenia gravis and is hooked up to a life support machine. It hasn’t been clarified yet if Johnson is playing a younger, more active version of Webb or one of the other women who’ve held the Madame Web mantle over the years, but the cinematic version of the character is described as Sony’s Doctor Strange.

Dakota Johnson and Emma Roberts are joined in Madame Web by Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, and Tahar Rahim. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, the screenwriters behind Morbius, penned the script. While the Jared Leto-starring vampire flick failed to impress critically and commercially (even accounting for a brief Morbius theatrical rerelease), Sony has had great commercial success with its Venom movies, and Spider-Man: No Way Home, a co-production with Marvel Studios, ended up being the biggest movie of 2021, making over $1.85 billion worldwide.

As we wait for more details about Madame Web holds in store, take a look through the 2022 release schedule to plan what movies you’ll watch later in the year.

It’s a good time to be a horror fan, as the genre has been experiencing a thrilling renaissance for a number of years. This has resulted in some of the best horror movies returning to theaters, including the 2022 Scream sequel. Fans and alums alike were recently shocked when Neve Campbell dropped out of Scream 6, but another actor seems down to return to Woodsboro. 

The upcoming sixth Scream movie will mark the first installment of the franchise without Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott, with the actress citing a pay dispute as her reasons for passing on the slasher project. That will no doubt leave a void, but another Scream alum seems interested in returning. Namely Scream 4’s Emma Roberts. When asked about Dread Central about what horror franchise she’d like to join, she responded with:

Well, that’s certainly exciting. Emma Roberts made a strong entrance when she debuted as Jill Roberts in Scream 4. In the end she ended up being one of the Ghostface killers, getting some truly unhinged scenes in the third act. Given that iconic scene where she beat herself up, who wouldn’t want to see the American Horror Story actress return to Scream?

Emma Roberts’ comments to Dread Central come as she’s promoting her new horror movie Abandoned, of which she’s also an executive producer. Roberts is a certified scream queen at this point, thanks to horror projects on both the small and silver screens. While she’s not expected to appear in Scream 6, perhaps that could change now that she’s revealed her interest in reprising her role as Jill.

Of course, hardcore Screams fans are proabably wondering how Emma Roberts could ever return to the franchise. After all, Jill was killed at the end of Wes Craven’s Scream 4. But that’s never stopped the franchise before. Jamie Kennedy appeared in Scream 3 after Randy’s death via a homemade video, while Scream OG Skeet Ulrich played Billy Loomis in the new sequel thanks to Sam’s visions of him.

It certainly seems like Scream 4 is going to continue to be a major part of the mythology of the current Scream movies. Hayden Panettiere has been confirmed to be reprising her role in the sixth movie as Kirby Reed, after her survival was confirmed via an easter egg in the 2022 sequel. If Kirby saw visions of Jill maybe we could see Emma Robets pop up? The sky truly feels like the limit, considering how many returning actors have appeared or been referenced by new directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett 

With Neve Campbell out as Sidney and David Arquette’s Dewey killed off in the last movie, that means Courteney Cox might be the only OG to represent in Scream 6. The pressure is definitely on to deliver a movie without the franchise’s hero and final girl.

Scream 6 is currently expected to arrive in theaters on March 31st 2023. In the meantime, check out the 2022 movie release dates to plan your next movie experience. 

Celebrity relationships tend to draw a lot of interest from the general public (like Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s), and this has certainly proven to be true for Garrett Hedlund and Emma Roberts. The two stars’ relationship was the center of media attention for several years, and that arguably increased after Roberts gave birth to their son in December 2020. However, it was recently reported this past week that the two have recently broken up. Now, following the split, the Tron alum has been arrested for public intoxication. 

Garrett Hedlund was reportedly taken into custody on Saturday night in Franklin County Tennessee. According to TMZ, bond for the misdemeanor arrest was set at $2,100. The news outlet later provided an update, saying that the star had been released on bond. However, he’s currently due to appear in court sometime in March. 

This isn’t the only legal situation the actor is facing at the moment, either. Around the time his breakup with Emma Roberts was reported, he was sued for alleged negligence stemming from a car crash that occurred in Los Angeles back in January 2020. E! News obtained legal documents and, according to the suit filed by the mother and daughter involved, the star allegedly “passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle and ran a solid red-light at a high rate of speed.” Ultimately, his vehicle collided with a Nissan Sentra that carried Marina Venegas, Jennifer Castillo and two young children. Per the suit, the passengers received “severe and permanent injuries.”

Garrett Hedlund has been a fixture within the Hollywood landscape for some time now. He truly managed to break through during the early 2000s with memorable roles in films like Friday Night Lights, Four Brothers and Troy. By the 2010s, he’d appeared in high-profile dramas like Country Strong, which saw him sing with Gwyneth Paltrow, and Mudbound. He also went back into the realm of blockbusters with 2010’s Tron: Legacy. Hedlund’s performance in the sci-fi flick struck a chord with audiences and, in the years since, he’s spoken about the possibility of returning for a third film in that franchise. Though he seemed eager, his chances of returning seem slim now that Jared Leto seems set to take the reins of the niche Disney property (and getting ripped for the role). 

But as previously mentioned, his relationship with Netflix’s Holidate lead, Emma Roberts, is what’s arguably thrust him into the public eye even further. The two began seeing each other back in 2019 and, since then, they mostly kept their romance private. Roberts has, however, shared pics of their son, Rhodes, since his birth. Last week, People broke the news that the two were having a tough time, and one of the trade’s sources offered an alleged update on their co-parenting efforts:

As of this writing, Garrett Hedlund’s reps have yet to comment on his arrest or the breakup. Though official statements on at least one of the situations could arrive sooner rather than later.

Harry Potter fans welcomed 2022 with the HBO Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, which saw actors and behind-the-scenes talent from the popular fantasy franchise reunite to celebrate 20 years since the film series launched with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. However, some viewers soon discovered an error, as it turned out that a picture of Emma Watson from her pre-Potter childhood years was actually of fellow actress Emma Roberts. Now the Hermione Granger performer has responded to the mixup.

Taking to her Instagram account, Emma Watson shared the photo that caused such a ruckus among the Harry Potter fanbase, and judging by the caption, she seems to be taking this in good spirits. Take a look!

I’m sure many would disagree she was not that cute in her younger years, but regardless, it doesn’t appear that Emma Watson is bothered by the mixup, also throwing in “#emmasistersforever.” Fortunately, the producers behind Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts promised they’d fix this aspect of the special, and sure enough, an actual photo of Watson has replaced the one of Emma Roberts, whose notable credits include Unfabulous, American Horror Story and Scream Queens. Roberts shared that picture of herself back in 2012 with the caption “Minnie mouse ears!”

HBO Max also corrected the names of Oliver and James Phelps, who played twins Fred and George Weasley, being accidentally swapped. It just goes to show how even on a high-profile project like Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, sometimes a few mistakes can slip through the cracks. Still, if Emma Watson and Emma Roberts ever cross paths in real life, at least this is a fun way for them to bond.

With a little over a decade since the Harry Potter film series wrapped up with The Deathly Hallows — Part 2, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts saw Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and plenty of other familiar faces recollect on their time working on these movies. Among the highlights from the special were Radcliffe talking about his crush on co-star Helena Bonham Carter and its lovely tribute to the late Alan Rickman. Naturally not every major player from these movies attended the festivities, including Cedric Diggory actor Robert Pattinson, but there was still plenty for Harry Potter fans to enjoy in this nearly two-hour HBO Max exclusive offering.

Emma Watson’s last role was Meg March in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Little Women, and there’s been no word on what we’ll see her act in next. As for the Wizarding World, it’s being kept afloat these days on the big screen with the Fantastic Beasts prequel movies. The next installment, The Secrets of Dumbledore, will work its magic in theaters on April 15.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts received rave reviews over the weekend, as fans of the franchise tuned in to laugh, cry, and catch up with the cast and crew about the beloved franchise (some of which have now become parents like Rupert Grint). The special is jam-packed with information, though apparently, not without its faults. One Twitter user exposed the star-studded new special when they noticed a childhood photo of Emma Watson was not actually Watson, but another famous Hollywood actress. 

There’s a moment in the Return to Hogwarts special where the non-retiring Emma Watson explained that her love of Harry Potter started from a very young age. Photos of Watson in her youth are then shown on screen, although Twitter user Mania revealed one of those pictures does not show the Hermione Granger actress. The picture, which allegedly featured a young Watson at a table wearing Minnie Mouse ears, is actually of a young Emma Roberts:

Now, some Harry Potter fans might be suspicious of a random Twitter user outing a professionally made special, but it checks out. The picture featured in the special was indeed posted to Emma Roberts’ Instagram account back in February of 2012 and can be seen below:

It seems silly to assume Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts intentionally included this photo, knowing it wasn’t Emma Watson, so what happened? We can only speculate, though it seems logical someone gathering pictures got some wires crossed and pulled a photo of Emma Roberts as a child as opposed to Watson. To be fair, some adults look much different than their childhood photos, though when compared to other photos of Watson as a child, it does seem clear that it's an entirely different kid. 

For now, there’s been no response or reaction from either of the actresses. One can’t help but wonder if the Wizarding World alum was watching and noticed the picture wasn’t of her, or even if Netflix's Holidate star watched and recognized herself. I’m still hung up on the fact that someone recognized a photo that was randomly posted back in 2012. But when it comes to the internet, it seems nothing is ever truly forgotten.

Photo error aside, fans have few complaints about HBO Max’s Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special. The special is loaded with interviews with the cast as they discuss their relationship with the storied franchise, as well as how their relationships evolved over the years. Stars like Tom Felton have been candid about the series before, but this takes things to a whole other level. It’s definitely a show that die-hard fans, who can likely quote each film, will appreciate and cherish as the franchise continues with new projects.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is currently streaming over on HBO Max. All eight films, along with the Fantastic Beast movies, are also available on the streamer.

If you’ve watched Netflix’s Holidate already -- and if you haven’t but like rom-coms, why not? -- you should know there is a memorable scene in the movie in which leads Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey to bring up Ryan Gosling in a grocery story. Well, fans had a pretty wild theory about the Gosling-oriented moment, and while it's completely bonkers, I absolutely love them for it. Here’s what's really going on with the Netflix fan theory.

How Ryan Gosling Comes Up In Netflix’s Holidate

In Netflix’s raunchy rom-com Holidate, Luke Bracey’s Jackson and Emma Roberts’ Sloane are two singles who always end up dealing with impossible dating situations around the holidays. Thanks to some help from Sloane’s irresponsible Aunt Susan (Kristin Chenoweth), the two devise the “holidate,” a pact in which they become each others’ go to dates for all major events, ignoring one another otherwise.

Obviously, spoilers need to come into play here, so if you aren’t caught up on Holidate what you really need to know is there’s a Ryan Gosling reference and skip down. As often happens in rom-coms, there is a hook-up which leads to a reveal that there are real feelings involved. Jackson ultimately decides to confess to Sloane that she “makes him forget his own name” in a grocery store, which doesn’t go over as well as you’d probably guess.

So, that’s the Ryan Gosling reference, which is pretty innocuous. Or, at least was pretty innocuous until an eagle-eyed fan seemingly "figured out" a theory about the scene that ran around like wildfire.

Netflix Fans’ Absolutely Bonkers Ryan Gosling Theory

When Sloane hollers “Ryan Gosling would never do his own shopping” a man who in fact does look like Ryan Gosling is seen grabbing an item from the frozen food display case behind Sloane. This prompted a lot of Netflix viewers to freeze shot the moment and talk about the person in the grocery looking like an actual Ryan Gosling cameo online. This would actually make the dialogue between Sloane and Jackson a whole lot funnier and it caught on, with plenty of comments featuring some variation of this sentiment:

Still, to this day, some people believe there is an actual Ryan Gosling cameo in Holidate. It would be a great joke if true and I see why it caught on.

However, as amusing and fun as internet theories can sometimes be, I’m going to have to go ahead and debunk this one.

Who Is Really Standing Behind Emma Roberts In Holidate (It’s A Cameo, Just Not Gosling)

Ryan Gosling does not show up in Netflix’s Holidate. It would be awesome if he and Emma Roberts were randomly pals on the side -- I mean, maybe he knows a lot of Emmas in Hollywood, I could see it -- and he agreed to pop up for a quick moment, but alas that is not what happened. And honestly, this doesn’t seem like the type of movie that could afford to bring in Ryan Gosling for an actual bit. However, the moment was in fact a cameo from someone who was a part of the production.

Luke Bracey’s stand-in, Chad Zigmund, was the man behind the well-timed freezer open in Netflix’s Holidate. He confirmed the moment on social media, also showing off his costume in the movie and providing the evidence required to prove it really was him in the film.

The man’s not a total Ryan Gosling look-alike, but I honestly see how so many people were duped into believing this is what happened in Holidate. (I'm just saying, it's closer than Gosling's actual wax sculpture.)

Meanwhile, if you haven’t caught the fun moment in Holidate yet, give it a watch. Despite what the critics might tell you, I find it rather refreshing and raunchy compared to most of the holiday movies out there. If you’re just here for fun Ryan Gosling news, we have you covered as well.

This past weekend, American Horror Story: 1984 finally became streamable on Netflix. The ongoing horror anthology series has gained no shortage of viewers throughout its nearly decade-long run, and this ninth season won over critics and audiences alike with its goofy and lovingly campy nods to nostalgic slasher flicks, mixed with the popular show's signature blend of kooky twists and turns. While the FX series was renewed for a tenth spin (plus three more seasons), fans will still need to wait a little while longer for its unannounced premiere date — notably due to pandemic-related delays.

But if viewers already caught up with the latest season — via Netflix or otherwise — and they want to know what the American Horror Story: 1984 cast has coming up in the near future, we're here to help. This is what the 1984 cast has in store.

Emma Roberts (Brooke Thompson)

As Brooke Thompson, a young woman with an intense interest in serial killers, Emma Roberts played the primary character in the latest season of American Horror Story. A former child star cast in the lead role in Nickelodeon's Unfabulous, the film-TV actress is also known for Nancy Drew, Aquamarine, Wild Child, Hotel For Dogs, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Valentine's Day, Scream 4, Nerve, We're the Millers, The Blackcoat's Daughter, Palo Alto, Lymelife, The Art of Getting By, Blow, Little Italy, and several additional seasons of AHS. Roberts also had the main role in Fox's Scream Queens.

Most recently, Emma Roberts was seen in Netflix's romantic comedy, Holidate. Additionally, she starred in The Hunt earlier this year. Next, the actress will star in the sci-fi rom-com, Robots, and the drama, Now I See You. Also, Roberts inked a deal with Hulu and she's slated to star in an adaptation of Carola Lovering's Tell Me Lies. And she will lend her voice to the upcoming animated movie, Saurus City.

Billie Lourd (Montana Duke)

Playing the part of Montana Duke, a spunky and motivated aerobics enthusiast, Billie Lourd got one of her biggest roles to date in American Horror Story: 1984. The daughter of the late Carrie Fisher, Lourd has been working hard to establish herself as a film and TV actress in the past few years. Her most notable roles to date include Scream Queens, Booksmart, and the new Star Wars trilogy. Additionally, Lourd appears in Cult and Apocalypse in addition to this most recent AHS season. She can also be seen in Billionaire Boys Club and an episode of NBC's Will & Grace.

Next, Billie Lourd is set to appear in the tenth and latest season of American Horror Story. She also welcomed a child into the world in September.

Leslie Grossman (Margaret Booth)

In the role of Margaret Booth, the new owner of Camp Redwood who's secretly responsible for the massacre in 1970, Leslie Grossman plays a convincing character in American Horror Story: 1984. Previously known for The WB sitcom, What I Like About You, Grossman first collaborated with Ryan Murphy with Popular, then appeared in the seventh and eighth seasons of AHS before starring in 1984. She also acted in Murphy productions like Running with Scissors, The New Normal, and Nip/Tuck. Her other notable credits include Can't Hardly Wait, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous, Spring Breakdown, Scandal, Fuller House, Dexter, Grey's Anatomy, and Charmed.

Most recently, Leslie Grossman appeared in Shrill and Love, Victor, both on Hulu. She also guest-starred on ABC's The Goldbergs, and provided a voice role in a recent American Dad episode. Next, she's expected to star in American Horror Story's tenth season.

Cody Fern (Xavier Plympton)

Playing the part of Xavier Plympton, an aerobics instructor-turned-camp counselor, Cody Fern plays one of the main characters in American Horror Story: 1984. In addition to 1984, Fern was also seen in American Horror Story: Apocalypse. He also worked with producer Ryan Murphy when he starred in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story in the role of David Madson. He also starred in the fifth season of Netflix's House of Cards. His other credits include The Tribes of Palos Verdes and The Great Darkened Days. Additionally, in 2017, Fern wrote, directed, and starred in the short film, Pisces.

Next, Cody Fern will star in the upcoming drama series, Eden, for Stan.

Matthew Morrison (Trevor Kirchner)

As Trevor Kirchner, the activities director at Camp Redwood who fancies a fling with Montana, Matthew Morrison has a very prominent and, well, well-endowed character in American Horror Story: 1984. Most notably, Morrison starred in Fox's Glee, which Ryan Murphy also produced. He's also a prominent stage actor, notably for Broadway's Hairspray and his Tony-nominated work in The Light in the Piazza. His film credits include Tulip Fever, The Muppets, I Think I Love My Wife, Dan in Real Life, Music and Lyrics, What to Expect When You're Expecting, and Playing It Cool. Additionally, Morrison appeared in episodes of Grey's Anatomy, The Good Wife, and Sex and the City.

Next, Matthew Morrison will play The Grinch in a television special for Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical. Recently, in March, he appeared on the TV special, #KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Town Hall. Additionally, Morrison starred in 2019's Crazy Alien.

Gus Kenworthy (Chet Clancy)

In the role of Chet Clancy, the resident jock of the group, Gus Kenworthy plays a character who doesn't necessarily make it through the series with his life intact. Outside of acting, Kenworthy became a silver medalist in Men's slopestyle at the 2014 Winter Olympics. He also competes in halfpipe and big air. While 1984 is by far his biggest acting project to date, he also appeared in Sharknado 5: Global Swarming and an episode of New York Is Dead. Kenworthy's other television appearances include episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars, The Real O'Neals, and The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros.

Most recently, Gus Kenworthy appeared in a recent episode of Will & Grace. He also played the role he was born to play, Gus Kenworthy, in the sports comedy, Olympic Dreams, which premiered throughout the film festival circuit in 2019 before its digital release earlier this year.

John Carroll Lynch (Benjamin Richter/Mr. Jingles)

In the role of Benjamin Richter, i.e. Mr. Jingles, John Carroll Lynch played a former janitor of Camp Redwood who's framed for the 1970 massacre by Margaret Booth in American Horror Story: 1984. A well-established, highly versatile character actor, Lynch proved his talents in a variety of projects, though many discovered his talents through his portrayal of Twisty the Clown in American Horror Story: Freak Show and Cult. He's also known for his work in The Drew Carey Show, Zodiac, The Invitation, The Founder, Gran Torino, Shutter Island, Face/Off, One Dollar, Bubble Boy, Fargo, Grumpy Old Men, Bug, Crazy, Stupid, Love, Jackie, Close to Home, K-Ville, Do No Harm, and Body of Proof. Additionally, Lynch directed 2017's Lucky.

Most recently, John Carroll Lynch starred in Aaron Sorkin's Netflix drama, The Trial of the Chicago 7. He also appeared in Kiss Me Before It Blows Up, which premiered in Germany in September. And Lynch appeared in NBC's Perfect Harmony. Next, he'll play a lead role in ABC's procedural drama, Big Sky, which premieres on November 17th.

Angelica Ross (Rita/Donna Chambers)

As Donna Chambers, a psychologist who harbors an obsession with serial who impersonates a nurse at Camp Redwood named Rita, Angelica Ross plays an intriguing role in American Horror Story: 1984. As an actress, her breakout role came from FX's Pose, another Ryan Murphy production, where she played Candy Ferocity. She also appeared in Transparent, Claws, King Ester (which she produced), Doubt, and Her Story. She also lent her voice to Danger & Eggs. And she can be seen in episodes of the reality TV series, I Am Cait. In addition to her acting credits, Ross is also the founder and CEO of TransTech Social Enterprises, a firm that helps employ transgender people in the tech industry. She's also a self-taught computer coder.

Most recently, Angelica Ross appeared in Netflix's documentary, Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen. Next, she'll star in the newest season of American Horror Story.

Zach Villa (Richard Ramirez)

Playing the part of Richard Ramirez, a serial killer, Zach Villa plays a menacing character in American Horror Story: 1984. A musician in addition to being an actor, Villa plays piano, drums, guitar, bass, and violin and he's the lead vocalist and guitarist in the band Clyvia. Prior to this band, Villa performed in Rebel and a Basketcase. As an actor, meanwhile, Villa starred in Destroyer, As You Like It, Cardboard Boxer, and Honeyglue. He also appeared in The Expanse, Dan is Dead, Bordertown, NCIS: Los Angeles, Archer, and Shameless. Additionally, Villa did voice work for the video games, Batman: The Telltale Series and Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn.

Next, Zach Villa will be heard in the upcoming animated movie, The Adventures of Bunny Bravo.

Dylan McDermott (Bruce)

As Bruce, a hitchhiker who has taken a taken or two (or more), Dylan McDermott played a chilling role in American Horror Story: 1984. The actor is best known for his Emmy-nominated role in ABC's The Practice. And McDermott can be seen in previous AHS seasons, including Murder House, Asylum, and Apocalypse. His other television credits include Dark Blue, Hostages, Stalker, Ally McBeal, Big Shots, LA to Vegas, The Politician, No Activity, and Tales from the Crypt.

Additionally, Dylan McDermott stars in Steel Magnolias, Hamburger Hill, Twister (1989), Where Sleeping Dogs Lie, Home for the Holidays, Texas Rangers, Party Monster, Runaway Jury, The Messengers, 1994's Miracle on 34th Street, The Campaign, Olympus Has Fallen, The Clovehitch Killer, Josie, Behaving Badly, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Most recently, he starred in Netflix's Hollywood — another Ryan Murphy production. Currently, McDermott is filming a role in King Richard.

Lily Rabe (Lavinia Richter)

In the role of Lavinia Richter, the mother of Bobby and Benjamin, Lily Rabe played a recurring character in American Horror Story: 1984. A Tony-nominated actress for her 2010 performance in The Merchant of Venice during Shakespeare in the Park, Rabe gained greater notice for her various performances in American Horror Story. She also had the lead in ABC's The Whispers. Additionally, Rabe played Liz Cheney in Vice. Her other film credits include Mona Lisa Smile, All Good Things, No Reservations, What Just Happened, Miss Stevens, Pawn Sacrifice, Finding Steve McQueen, and Fractured. And she appeared in The Good Wife, Medium, The Wizard of Lies, and Nip/Tuck.

Currently, Lily Rabe can be seen in HBO's The Undoing. Next, the actress will be seen in Amazon Prime's Tell Me Your Secrets and The Underground Railroad. Additionally, Rabe will star in the next season of FX's American Horror Story.

Leslie Jordan (Courtney)

Playing the part of Courtney, Margaret's personal assistant, Leslie Jordan doesn't get a long stay in American Horror Story: 1984, unfortunately. An actor of the stage and screen with over a hundred credits to his name, Jordan is an incredibly persistent performer. His most notable performance was seen in Will & Grace, and he also appeared in The Help, Boston Legal, Ally McBeal, Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday, Sordid Lives, Hearts Afire, The Cool Kids, The Last Sharknado: It's About Time, Night Court, The People Next Door, and Pee-Wee's Playhouse. He also played several other characters throughout AHS's run.

Most recently, Leslie Jordan starred in Until We Meet Again. He also filmed a role in Strangers in a Strange Land and he'll star in the upcoming sitcom, Call Me Kat. Additionally, Jordan gained notice for a series of funny videos that he posted earlier this year.

Who is your favorite star from American Horror Story: 1984? Let us know in the comments below!

When you’re an acting talent like Emma Roberts, a wide range of roles can be presented to you at any moment. The past couple of years have been a pretty effective indicator of that, as projects like Paradise Falls, The Hunt and another season of American Horror Story have given Roberts a chance to exercise her serious acting muscles. But when it came to being offered the chance to star in Netflix’s raunchy romantic comedy Holidate, Emma Roberts chose that opportunity because it gave her the chance to embrace the type of movie she loves.

Taking the lead role of Sloane, a woman who’s in need of a special friend during the hectic holidays that see her family question every one of her life choices, Emma Roberts has the opportunity to blow up the typical rom-com lead. That was just one of the many things that drew her to the opportunity to endow Holidate with the adorable success it’s come to represent. As she spoke with Cosmopolitan, Roberts laid out the full picture of what else charmed her into the film’s cast:

Choosing to jump into the fun and games that Holidate provided was probably one of the best ideas for Emma Roberts to follow through on. As she’s previously discussed the level of enjoyment she got out of filming several different holidays, rather than just focusing on one like most rom-coms tend to do, her enthusiasm for the Netflix original is readily apparent. It’s that up-for-anything attitude that even helped her and co-star Luke Bracey nail some of the most important, and most enjoyable, moments that the movie had to offer.

It’s all part of the balancing game that an actor has to engage in so that their career doesn’t cease to be such an enjoyable experience. And now, with one Holidate under her belt, Emma Roberts might be more inclined to do a sequel, should Netflix decide that they want to turn this latest hit into another fruitful franchise. After all, when you’re having that much fun at work, can it really be considered work?

Holidate is currently available for streaming on Netflix, with almost every holiday you can think of on display in the movie. And if you’re really looking to get into the holiday spirit, take a look at the full rundown of what other Christmas movies are available in the Netflix streaming library throughout 2020.

There are a lot of people who are suckers for Christmas movies, particularly of the romantic variety, and I am no exception. In fact, networks from Lifetime to Hallmark and streamers from Amazon to Hulu and even Netflix have all tried to capitalize on the trend. Recently, Netflix released Holidate, one of its more unusual ventures into the holiday space. It’s earning a lot of views, but unfortunately hasn’t dominated quite as hard in reviews.

In fact, the critics numbers skew decidedly negative on Holidate. Not hard negative, as if it’s the worst movie they’ve seen ever, but it’s been running between 46% and 48% on Rotten Tomatoes over the past few days, which decidedly gives it a tomato splat and not a fresh rating. On Metacritic, it’s running at a meh 44%, but to me it feels a bit askew.

Every year around this time, we get a slew of feel-good holiday rom-coms intended to bring joy without making anyone think too hard. In some ways, Holidate is no exception. It’s certainly not asking serious questions about relationships or bringing something new to the table in terms of its cinematography and script. It’s closer to a TV movie than an Academy Award winner like Moonlight.

However, Holidate is delightfully weird, it’s filled with f-bombs, it has romantic leads with believable chemistry in Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey (who are both higher-tier actors than are found in many streaming or TV rom-coms). It’s a fun movie and it’s hard to believe that many people could find so much fault when it brings likable and believable characters to the table and its runtime flies by.

This has long been an issue for many rom-coms however. The Holiday? Splat. Netflix’s own Love, Guaranteed? Splat. The Proposal? Splat. I could go on, but the point is, there are a lot of splats.

Beloved rom-coms like Love, Actually are often barely pushing into a fresh rating; that film, in fact, has just inched into a fresh 63% positive rating. 13 Going On 30 also just scrapes into the positives. Every once in a while you get a major hit with audiences and critics alike with rom-coms like Always Be My Maybe --also on Netflix --but in general it can often be tougher for the rom-com formula to feel totally fresh and gain some additional points from the critics who see a hundred movies or so a year.

Having said this, if you are the type of person who plows through 25+ Hallmark movies a year (with maybe a smattering of Lifetime and Netflix movies in between) and you are a person who doesn’t mind potty mouths or kinky conversations, Holidate will probably feel like a breath of fresh air. It also feels realistic to what dating can feel like in the era of apps, and features characters who aren’t perfect and who make mistakes. It’s goofy and sometimes its characters are a little too zany, but it’s certainly not scraping the bottom of the barrel of all the TV rom-coms out there, despite what it’s splat may lead you to believe.

So, if you haven’t caught the comedy yet, it’s currently streaming on Netflix and is still hanging on the Top 10 list, which means that whether or not the critics love it, it definitely seems to have found a sizable audience. Plenty of other rom-coms are currently on Netflix as the subscription streamer continues to amp up it’s holidate --erm holiday-- game. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, take a look at the holiday movies coming to Netflix in 2020. You can thank me later.

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Spoiler ahead for Netflix's Holidate.

Netflix’s holiday themed rom-com Holidate is a tough film to pigeon-hole, despite what expectations may tell the audience. While it looks like a simple Christmas flavored romance that people feel they’ve already seen time and again, it’s actually a refreshingly raunchy story that spans a year’s worth of time. Unsatisfied with merely settling for the traditional December holiday it starts on, director John Whitesell and writer Tiffany Paulsen’s movie isn’t content to settle on one single festivity. Rather, we see an entire calendar worth of holidays played out, which led to some of Emma Roberts’ favorite scenes to shoot for the film.

As I was able to speak with Ms. Roberts and her co-star Luke Bracey on behalf of CinemaBlend, the subject had come up on how they would sell Holidate to an audience that might be burned out on this sort of story. With streaming services and television networks alike engaging in an arms race to feed the need for light and fluffy seasonal romance, whole marathons are programmed even in the middle of summer that show off countless snow filled gestures of love and affection. It all feels a bit static after a while, which makes the fact that Holidate switched things up with its year-round approach all the more refreshing. Appreciating that fact greatly, Emma Roberts shared the following holidays as her favorites when it came to filming:

Easter has to be one of the funniest holiday set pieces that Holidate can claim as its own. The sequence that Emma Roberts in particular is mentioning is a prime example of how different the Netflix original truly is. First of all, not many other romantic comedies can claim that they even take place during a holiday like Easter, or even St. Patrick’s Day. So giving a new holiday some life in the classic “boy meets girl, boy and girl swear to just be friendly dates for the holidays” genre certainly helps make things a little more exciting than the routine love comedy under the mistletoe.

But the way the sequence is portrayed in Holidate is even more proof that there’s a room for so many special occasions to get the meet-cute treatment. We’re shown a full on torrent of children storming down a hill, in pursuit of those hidden treats they’ve traditionally quested for. The chocolate bunny on top of the entire enterprise has to be the fact that as we first see this wave of young warriors gamboling furiously down the hill they’re willing to fight on, Ludacris’ classic tune “Move Bitch” is being played over the action. It’s exactly the sort of energy that a performer like Emma Roberts thrives on, to be sure, as the unexpected approach to the material leads to some unexpected fun for viewers to behold.

The path less travelled style used to make Holidate helps the film really shine, as Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey’s chemistry could sell any scenario to an audience. Though there’s a lot of unexpected raunch and variously underseen holidays included in the path to the movie’s ultimate conclusion, Roberts and Bracey are traditionally charming, which makes Easter just as romantically and comedically significant as a Christmas story ever would be. Most importantly, you can tell they were having fun together while making Holidate, and that makes the fun scenes to film even more enjoyable to watch.

Even in a standard romantic comedy, something as simple as two characters having a conversation can feel like a chore if you don’t have the right performers or dialogue. Rom-coms are one of the genres most guilty of standard patter that’s designed as mere filler to lead to the next kiss, which makes Holidate’s job all the more difficult on the surface. That challenge is more than exceeded by the TV-MA rated hijinks that are included, as seeing a couple falling in love through quips and sexual favors in a mall parking lot is definitely not something you’ll see on the Hallmark Channel. You mostly won’t see that sort of thing happen in the standard Netflix romantic comedy that parks itself on the streaming service’s library in time for Christmas. Watching both of Holidate’s co-stars engaging in that sort of behavior, while also dishing out more relatable dialogue, shows just how and why this tale was so much fun to tell.

We’re just about to see 2020’s Halloween season wrap up, ushering the world into the countdown to Thanksgiving and even Christmas. Considering the type of year it’s been, we could all use some extra fun and laughs in our lives. So if you’re already planning out your holiday movie binges for the rest of the year, you can catch Holidate on Netflix, as the film is currently available for streaming. But if you’re still into celebrating spooky season past November 1st, don’t worry, as there’s definitely a Halloween scene included in the mix. While you’re at it, be sure to check out our 2020 release schedule, as even Netflix still has some films planned to debut in theaters before the year is out.

Netflix has been a haven for fans of teenage vampire melodrama for years thanks to seasons of The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies, and now the streamer is adding an original series to join the ranks. A young adult vampire drama is on the way with none other than horror veteran Emma Roberts on board, and Netflix has already given a series order.

The new vampire drama will be called First Kill, with Scream Queens and American Horror Story alum Emma Roberts set to executive produce, according to Variety. Based on a short story of the same name penned by Victoria Schwab, the show will see teen vampire Juliette preparing to take her place within a powerful vampire family, which requires her to make her first kill.

Unfortunately for Juliette, her chosen victim turns out to be a vampire hunter by the name of Calliope, who comes from a family of vampire slayers. Calliope is a new girl in town, but Juliette will discover that she's not going to be easy to kill, and Calliope won't have an easy time trying to take down Juliette either. In true teen vampire drama form, the animosity could turn into something steamier, as they realize it's "way too easy" to fall for each other.

First Kill received an order for eight episodes from Netflix. Victoria Schwab created the series and is on board as co-writer and executive producer, which presumably means that the series will have a similar tone and feel to the short story, even if an eight-episode season has to go beyond what happened in the story. Schwab's story was published back in September as part of a collection called Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite.

The series order for the new vampire drama comes less than a year after Vampire Diaries alum Ian Somerhalder's Netflix vampire show was cancelled after running for only one season. To contrast, Legacies (which will return for Season 3 in 2021) along with ended series The Vampire Diaries and The Originals have seemingly done well on the streamer. Maybe Somerhalder's V-Wars didn't have enough teen love triangles!

Vampire Diaries fans who rely on Netflix for their fix of the series panicked earlier this year when it seemed all eight seasons would no longer be available, and Vampire Diaries/Originals/Legacies creator Julie Plec has revealed that Legacies was actually bringing in new fans of the previous series. Netflix hasn't announced when First Kill will begin production, let alone be ready to premiere, but Netflix does offer plenty of vampire action during the wait.

On top of The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and the first two seasons of Legacies, you can find vampire options including Dracula, Van Helsing, V-Wars, and more. Netflix isn't the only streaming service with some monster-filled options just in time for Halloween, either!

If you're in the market for some options that don't involve blood-drinking and/or hunting vampires, you can find plenty on our 2020 fall TV premiere schedule. Legacies likely won't have an official release date until closer to 2021, so stay tuned to CinemaBlend for the latest!

Some spoilers below for American Horror Story: 1984, so don't read too deeply if you're not all caught up.

Given that American Horror Story is a grab-bag full of themes, inspirations, references and nutty performances each year, there's always an early adjustment period for viewers to match their comfort zones to whatever Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have brewing. But now that we're five full episodes into AHS: 1984, I am already willing to hoist Season 9 up as my favorite season in quite a few years.

Set at a summer camp and rocking some major Friday the 13 vibes (both in the physical sense and the yearly setting), American Horror Story: 1984 is missing some frequently used stars such as Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, but neither their absence nor others has thwarted AHS from hitting so many right notes in Season 9. Below, let's go into more detail about what makes AHS: 1984 such a marked improvement over recent seasons.

American Horror Story Is Delivering Straight-Up Horror Again

As stated above, AHS: 1984 is firmly within the location standards of a traditional horror piece, an abandoned-until-recently summer camp. Season 9 has, for the most part, taken place within the scene of a prior deadly massacre, largely laid out over the course of a single night. While some of the logic utilized there-in is iffy, everything is presented with a pitch-perfect tone; it's as if Ryan Murphy & Co. had actually crafted a Friday the 13 spinoff in between AHS seasons.

What's better than having one killer loose at a summer camp? Having three or more of them, naturally, while also dropping twists that indicate more "innocent" characters are just as murderous. The tension is as tight and harrowing as it ever gets on American Horror Story, thanks to the "real-time" pacing for the first part of the season, and the gore effects are on par with the best they've ever been. This return to genre standards just makes Apocalypse's storytelling, Cult's social satire, and Roanoke's "throw it all at the wall" approach all the more undercooked in comparison.

AHS: 1984's Twists Are Weird In The Best Way

American Horror Story has been turning audiences' expectations on their heads for a long time, and just as it went with its horror tropes in general, AHS: 1984 blissfully also returns to form with its game-changing twists. What other TV show could present itself as an escaped serial killer thriller, only to reveal that the killer, Mr. Jingles, was intentionally released as part of a truly insane psychological experiment, and also that Mr. Jingles wasn't actually the killer responsible for the camp massacre years ago. It was Leslie Grossman's "lone survivor" Margaret.

I love a central hook that keeps peeling back the layers to shift expectations like that. On top of those reveals, AHS: 1984 set just about everyone up to be a secret deviant in some way – from Xavier's quasi-porn to Ray's murder confession to Montana's lust for killer Richard Ramirez. But the real kicker is a callback to Season 1's Murder House, in that some people who die on the campgrounds come back as time-looping ghosts, which is the oddball twist that anchors the back portion of Season 9.

American Horror Story Is Finally Utilizing John Carroll Lynch

As all American Horror Story fans are aware, one of the FX series' most iconic villains was Freak Show's Twisty the Clown a far-too-temporary threat that was brought to life by the always excellent character actor John Carroll Lynch. A memorable part of many other disturbing projects such as Channel Zero: No End House, Zodiac, Carnivale and more, Lynch portrayed serial killer John Wayne Gacy for a pair of AHS: Hotel episodes, and reprised the role of Twisty for Cult.

Thankfully, John Carroll Lynch gets more narrative room in AHS: 1984, starring as Benjamin Richter, otherwise known by his urban legend title Mr. Jingles. Rocking a truly gnarly head of hair, Lynch would have been great if he was plainly portraying a vengeful killer returning to their murderous magnum opus. But American Horror Story flipped that notion by revealing Mr. Jingles was a patsy all along, though one driven to killer rampages all the same. And Lynch is the perfect actor to convincingly portray those layers, which is good since he's apparently a ghost now. Huzzah!

An Emma Roberts Character Has Never Been More Empathetic (Or Tolerable)

I can effortlessly understand the notion that Emma Roberts is perfect at playing bitchy and egotistical characters, and that Ryan Murphy is quite fond of casting her in those kinds of roles. She made her debut as Coven's Madison Montgomery, and perhaps the apex of Roberts' powers in this respect was her short-lived news reporter in American Horror Story: Cult. Between this franchise and Scream Queens's Chanel, Roberts has no shortage of prickly horror performances.

But AHS: 1984 pulls off the rare feat of turning Emma Roberts' Brooke Thompson into more of the stereotypical innocence-imbued Final Girl with a target on her back. Admittedly, this distinction doesn't give Brooke the most agency within the storyline thus far, but I can't help but feel like Roberts will do some hefty ass-kicking once other characters get whittled out of the plot.

Matthew Morrison's American Horror Story Debut

A talented singer and dancer who is no stranger to Broadway's stages, Matthew Morrison won big with Ryan Murphy and TV audiences as Glee's Will Schuester, a role he kept for the show's entire run. (He's still talking about it, too.) After having watched Morrison's scene-stealing performance in AHS: 1984, I am gobsmacked that Season 9 marks the first time that Morrison landed a lead role within this franchise. He is perfection!

As the mustachioed camp activities director Trevor, Matthew Morrison looks like he just stepped off of the set of Boogie Nights, and has the big dick energy to show for it. Though Trevor is just as much of a "walking set of stereotypes" as everyone else, the twinkle in Morrison's eye every second he's on screen proves the actor is a glorious addition to the revolving American Horror Story ensemble, and I can only hope he remains as heavily used in the remaining episodes. (A secondary shout-out to Cody Fern for completely avoiding a sophomore slump in this follow-up to his apocalyptic debut last season.)

While it's certainly true that American Horror Story can (and probably will) find a way to derail my fascination before Season 9 comes to a close, I'm honestly just appreciative that 1984 has lasted this long without partially imploding beneath its own plot twists. That might change if Coven witches start showing up willy nilly, or some other past-season callbacks take over the story, but for now, I'm walking on sunshine, and don't it feel good.

With only a few episodes left in this nine-episode season – its shortest one yet – American Horror Story: 1984 airs Wednesday nights on FX at 10:00 p.m. ET, so be sure to keep watching to let the creative team know that we're digging the campground mayhem.

It hasn’t been long since the controversy surrounding Universal’s The Hunt led to the film’s original September 27th release getting cancelled. Nevertheless, there has been more than enough history and decision-making from that situation to sate anyone who’s curious about this particularly troublesome Hollywood to examine in great detail.

While many other films over the years have had their releases postponed, if not straight up cancelled, Craig Zobel's The Hunt happens to be a project that landed itself as one of the most glaring cases of "wrong place, wrong time." That’s ultimately what landed this film into cinematic limbo, with the chances of The Hunt emerging in full looking like a highly questionable possibility. For now though, let’s take a look at the chain of events that spelled the end for The Hunt’s current theatrical prospects.

The Development Of The Hunt (March 2018 – April 2019)

Depending on who you talk to, The Hunt started with a rather incendiary title: Red State vs. Blue State. While Universal supposedly debunked those claims, as well as some other polarizing information that was spread about the film, The Hunt was still a bit of a firebrand around the studio. It was already a risky acquisition at the studio in March of 2018, and the supposedly controversial political overtones were a going concern with some at Universal.

After all, this was a project that was supposedly passed on by rival studios, so there was already a bit of worry. Other parties at Universal weren’t so concerned though, as they felt The Hunt’s finished product would speak for itself, in terms of its satire and supposed political leanings. The film was scheduled to shoot between February 20th and April 5th of 2019, and with the film in the can, all that was left to do was to market it to the public and see how it might be received, boasting stars like GLOW's Betty Gilpin and The Mindy Project's Ike Barinholtz.

The Hunt Starts Its Marketing Campaign (July 15 - July 30)

In terms of the marketing materials that were released for The Hunt, there’s not too much that Universal put out there l before the ultimate cancellation of the campaign. July 15th kicked things off with a fake commercial for The Manor, also known as the central location to the film’s action. Much like The Purge before it, Blumhouse and Universal teased the audience with an immersive look into the violent world they were about to explore on the screen.

The next step was the unveiling of The Hunt's poster and a full trailer, both of which dropped on July 30th. If there was anything political pertaining to The Hunt, it wasn’t shown in the trailer. The marketing department was pretty good at hiding any of the alleged bias, as it felt like the movie was a simple “the rich hunt the poor” thriller, again kind of like The Purge. Marketing prowess or not, trouble was already brewing for the film’s release campaign, and soon it would come to a dramatic head.

Real Life Tragedy Strikes Close To The Hunt’s Release Date (July 28, August 3-4)

Three mass shootings in the United States made the release of The Hunt seemed like an instantly doomed formula for failure. The Gilroy, Dayton, and El Paso shootings occurred within days of each other, and each inspired more growing concerns for Universal potentially releasing a film that was already accused of being politically charged into a world that seemed full of its own real-life crises.

Death threats eventually found their way to Universal executives, and it was all but certain The Hunt wouldn’t see the light of day when real life politics were thrown into the mix of sentiment against the film. In a couple of tweets, President Donald Trump would eventually joined the fray, as he indirectly decried the film as one of the Hollywood projects that incited real life violence. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the film was about to suffer some supposed setbacks within the industry itself.

Test Screenings Allegedly Signal Trouble For The Hunt (August 6)

According to a report from THR, The Hunt was screened for two test audiences, one of which took place on August 6th, and the response was logged as uncomfortable at best. The worries over the film’s political content were apparently rightfully raised, and on top of the political pressure that was mounting, Blumhouse’s movie looked more and more controversial by the minute.

If one takes Universal’s statement on the film as more of a truthful source of feedback, that wasn’t the case. Just as they debunked the film’s previously reported title of Red State vs. Blue State, the same statement pushed aside concerns that the test screenings rejected the film. In fact, they stated that The Hunt racked up some of the best audience feedback that Blumhouse had seen in its entire history.

Marketing For The Hunt Is Pulled By Universal (August 6)

The first sign of trouble for The Hunt came during the same day as that most recent test screening for the film, with Universal deciding later that night to totally pull the marketing campaign. At this moment in time, a release was still possible, and at the very least it looked like getting delayed to some other point on the box office calendar might be possible.

But anyone could have realized that, despite the lack of outright cancellation of The Hunt, it would take some sort of miracle for it to even appear on a slew of theater screens at any point in the near future. Universal had a difficult situation on its hands, and removing the marketing was a temporary measure at best, and proved to be the end of the road. It wouldn’t take too much longer after that for the matter to be settled once and for all.

Universal Cancels The Release Of The Hunt (August 10)

On August 10th, just four days after The Hunt’s marketing campaign was cancelled by Universal, and just weeks after the real life tragedies that sparked these concerns had occurred, the studio officially cancelled its plans to release the Blumhouse film into theaters. While obviously being respectful to those that made the film, the studio stated that thoughtful consideration had led them to pull the plug on the film entirely.

Normally, that’d be the end of the story, leaving The Hunt to potentially sink into obscurity and trivial infamy, which is where it currently stands. That’s not the final chapter written in the film’s history though, and while Universal may be done with it, Blumhouse still sees The Hunt as a potential theatrical release. It’s not just anyone that’s saying this though, either, as that comes from Jason Blum himself.

There’s Still A Chance For A Release Of The Hunt (August 16)

As Blumhouse’s namesake and producorial powerhouse, Blum hasn’t allowed the controversial firestorm surrounding The Hunt to dampen his spirits on the film’s prospects. In an interview days after its cancellation, the producer went on record as still thinking that the movie could have a chance to be seen by audiences. While Jason Blum still stands by The Hunt, he admits he’d do things a little differently if he could do it all over again.

That same interview with Vulture noted that Blum would do something different in terms of the film’s marketing, rather than altering the actual film’s content itself. Never intending to drum up real-world controversy on purpose with this or any of The Purge films, Blumhouse’s chief dream-maker sees an opportunity to make some different choices in selling his edgy thriller.

Those choices might present themselves at some point, depending on how The Hunt can be positioned in terms of marketing. Another possibility might involve this project getting recut/reshot in order to be presented in more of a state acceptable to potential distributors. And, of course, the streaming/digital platform release is always an option, as this modern world has shown us.

The shelving of The Hunt hasn’t killed Blumhouse’s box office game, as they do have Don’t Let Go debuting in theaters this weekend.

When actors perform their craft, they often have to be unreserved, vulnerable and liberated. That often means stripping away their modesties and insecurities in order to embody their characters, both psychologically and physically. As such, nude scenes can often come into play with acting. Though that's certainly not always the case; there are plenty of actors — including a few A-listers — who choose not to do nudity for various reasons.

In Hollywood, it's often common practice to hire body doubles or find creative or unique means to prevent the performer from performing scripted nude scenes. There are also actors and actresses in Hollywood to make sure that "no nudity clauses" are written clearly and explicitly in their contracts. The explanations for why certain actors go to painstaking lengths to avoid showing skin on-camera vary from person-to-person, and of course, it's often for personal reasons. After all, nobody should be obligated to take off their clothes and some people just aren't comfortable being in-the-buff, particularly on a set.

Still, while actors and actresses shouldn't need to explain why they don't feel like taking off their clothes, it's a common question in interviews and plenty of people have been comfortable with discussing their views before. Several famous people, including Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, have talked openly about their respective decisions for avoiding nudity in their work. Here's why why different performers have chosen not to go forward with nude scenes while acting.

Anna Kendrick

While some viewers might've thought they saw Anna Kendrick reveal herself in 2016's raunchy comedy, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Anna Kendrick has been open about using a body double for that film. In her memoir that same year, Scrappy Little Nobody, Kendrick elaborated on the weird process of selecting a body double (which apparently involved a binder full of butts), and why she chooses not to get naked on camera, saying:

Blake Lively

In 2012, Blake Lively told the press that she wasn't planning on doing a nude scene anytime soon. The film/TV actress was finite about keeping herself clothed in front of the camera, believing that they are often "distracting" and believing it wasn't in her best interest to shed her clothes for a role. While her stance on nudity might've loosened slightly while filming 2016's All I See Is You, it doesn't seem like she has necessarily warmed up to the notion of nudity, opting for a body double for her skinny dipping nude scene in last year's A Simple Favor. Here's what Blake Lively told The Daily Mail:

Jessica Alba

In the mid '00s, Jessica Alba was one of the most famous, sought-after actresses in Hollywood. While she starred in a few suggestive films, she stayed true to her decision not to get naked in front of the camera. The explantation she gave came down to family. In an interview with Glamour, Alba claimed that she was uncomfortable with the possibility of her family members, including her grandmother, seeing her in her birthday suit. She said:

Mila Kunis

Having grown up in the industry, Mila Kunis tries to respect her privacy. She has chosen not to perform any nude scenes in her career, with her sole bit of nudity in 2011's Friends with Benefits featuring the work of a body double. In a profile piece with Allure, Mila Kunis explained she didn't feel comfortable baring too much in front of the camera, opting to keep most of her modesty intact. She believes she didn't need to show any more skin other than side boob, which is in the movie.

Samuel L. Jackson

With nearly 200 acting credits to his name, Samuel L. Jackson is an incredibly accomplished and committed actor, a man capable of dedicating himself to a high number of projects — big and small — through a wide-ranging career. Even though Jackson will work with a variety of filmmakers under a number of different circumstances, he draws the line at nude scenes. Or, at least, full-frontal nude scenes. On The Howard Stern Show, Jackson said:

Megan Fox

In the late '00s, Megan Fox rose to superstardom through her appearance in Michael Bay's Transformers. Yet while the actress became something of a sex symbol in the following years, she has continued to refuse to do nude scenes — despite the pressures from some Hollywood figures. In fact, in recent years, Megan Fox has reportedly opted to appear in fewer projects due to her insistence on not playing heavily-sexualized characters. Megan Fox explained for The Mirror that she had no interest in playing roles that she would find "degrading."

Mandy Moore

Before she celebrated a career resurgence through the uber popular NBC series, This is Us, Mandy Moore was a former teen superstar who quickly found herself in a number of high-profile projects. While there were a few roles that required a limited number of clothing items to be worn, Mandy Moore chose to keep certain parts of herself private. For instance, Moore used a butt double for her nude scene in 2003's Chasing Liberty, and she explained in an interview with ET that she wasn't comfortable with anyone seeing her actual derriere.

Ricky Gervais

Though Ricky Gervais might not be afraid to speak his mind as a comedian and performer, he is a little shyer when it comes to the possibility of performing any sort of nude scene. While the comic might do whatever it takes to get a laugh, there is evidently one measure that he feels is too far. In an interview with MTV, Gervais made it perfectly clear that he has absolutely no desire to get nude on camera anytime soon, and will use a double if a nude scene is ever necessitated.

Sarah Jessica Parker

There's no denying that HBO's comedy series Sex and the City had a slew of raunchy and scantily-clad scenes, some of which involving its main characters. But while Sarah Jessica Parker was the lead of the popular series, she opted never to get naked for the series, insisting on a no-nudity clause on all of her projects, including this particularly famous series. When she was asked why she was the only one not to get nude on the show, Sarah Jessica Parker had the following response to give to The Hollywood Reporter.

Emma Roberts

Much like her aunt, Julia Roberts, Emma Roberts has chosen not to do any nude scenes in her career. Though Emma Roberts has appeared on a few salacious shows over the years, including American Horror Story and Scream Queens, Emma Roberts insisted on not being nude in any of her projects. And she has held steadfast to that insistence. Back in 2010, when she was interviewed about her film It's Kind Of A Funny Story, she was asked if there would be a day where she would do a nude scene. Here's the response she gave, and one she has held true to in the nearly 10 years since she said it.

Emma Watson

Typically in Hollywood, when an actor or actress wants to escape the child-friendly image they've created over the years, they'll take on more mature, adult-oriented roles that might require sex, drugs and/or nudity. But Emma Watson never wanted to participate in any of those activities on-screen solely for the sake of divorcing herself from the public's well-associated image of Hermione Granger. As she admitted to The New York Daily News back in 2010, Emma Watson admitted that she had no interest in participating in a nude scene. And she still hasn't done one since then.

These are only a handful of the examples of celebrities who have decided it wasn't in their best interest to participate in any nude scenes. And there are some other actors who have famously chosen to keep their clothes on in front of the cameras, including — but not limited to — Julia Roberts, Kristen Bell, Jessica Simpson, Rebel Wilson, Isla Fischer and Jenna Fischer, to only name a mere few. Additionally, there are other celebrities, including Keira Knightley and Emila Clarke, who have famously participated in nude scenes in the past, but have now insisted on not doing them again in the future.

To be an actor, you have to be many different things. You have to be open. You have to be dedicated. You have to be committed and focused on your craft. But as many of the celebrities on this list prove, you don't always have to take off your clothes for the camera. Actors have boundaries as well, and for many of them, there hasn't been a desire or a need to take off their clothes in order to play a part. That will likely not change for them soon.

American Horror Story is coming back to FX this fall for Season 8 under the subtitle Apocalypse, and creator Ryan Murphy is getting a lot of his previous AHS players back together for this next go-round in hell on Earth. So that we can keep fans up to date on the growing cast of the newest iteration of the popular horror franchise, we have for you now a cast list with all the confirmed actors for American Horror Story: Apocalypse, a tale that will reportedly begin with the end of the world, including new and (thankfully) returning players. Let's get started!

Taissa Farmiga

Taissa Farmiga is quite the familiar face around AHS, with roles so far in the Murder House, Coven and Roanoke seasons of the anthology series. There's no word on who Farmiga will be playing in the new season just yet, but you can probably bet the character will be pretty intriguing.

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe will also be returning to AHS when Apocalypse debuts on FX this fall. The actress has already appeared in Coven, Freak Show and Hotel, playing the role of Queenie twice.

Lily Rabe

Lily Rabe will be appearing in her seventh season of American Horror Story when Apocalypse comes around in a few months. So far, she's played roles in Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel and Roanoke, notably portraying shy nun/devil possession vehicle Sister Mary Eunice in two seasons.

Frances Conroy

Season 8 of American Horror Story will welcome actress Frances Conroy back for her seventh role in the franchise. Conroy has previously appeared in Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Roanoke and Cult.

Stevie Nicks

Witchy woman and acclaimed singer Stevie Nicks will be returning to AHS for the first time since her single appearance as herself in one episode of Coven, during Apocalypse. There's no word on who she'll be playing yet, or if Nicks will bring her signature "magical delights" back to the series this time around.

Kathy Bates

Ready for her fifth season of American Horror Story is Kathy Bates. After taking on amazing roles in Coven, Freak Show, Hotel and Roanoke, she's going to step into the part of Miss Meade for Apocalypse.

Sarah Paulson

Another very recognizable face to AHS fans, Sarah Paulson will be returning to the fold once more when Apocalypse gets underway. The actress is one of the few to have played multiple roles in several of the seasons she's been a part of, with work on Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke and Cult under her creepy ass belt. Paulson will tackle multiple parts on this season as well, with her characters revealed as Venable, Cordelia, and Billy Dean.

Evan Peters

American Horror Story: Apocalypse will have another returning member to the ensemble in the form of Evan Peters. He's shown up in the Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke and Cult seasons, portraying a whopping seven characters in that last season.

Joan Collins

This completely unexpected new addition to the AHS family was announced a few months ago, with Ryan Murphy letting everyone know that he was planning on "throwing in Joan Collins" when it came to the next installment of the franchise. We have no idea who or what she'll be playing, but I fully expect her to be dripping with jewels as she pushes someone into a pool at some point during the season.

Billie Lourd

Returning for her second major role in the franchise will be a fan favorite from Season 7: Billie Lourd. She'll be playing a character named Mallory in Apocalypse, and you can probably count on her character either being completely batshit or ending up in a batshit situation (or both).

Cody Fern

If you're looking at the young man above and don't recognize him, that's actually because this will be his first time in a season of AHS, though it won't be his character's first time in the franchise. Fern, who appeared in Ryan Murphy's The Assassination of Gianni Versace, will be playing Michael Langdon, the adult version of the antichrist baby birthed by Vivien in Season 1. With a season subtitled Apocalypse, doesn't it make total sense that the antichrist would play a major role?

Adina Porter

After a brief appearance in Murder House, Adina Porter has her first major role with AHS in Roanoke and followed it up with another strong showing in Cult. We now know that Porter's time on Apocalypse will be spent as Diana Stevens, but that's all the info we currently have on her character.

Cheyenne Jackson

Cheyenne Jackson has shown up in Hotel, Roanoke and Cult, and his characters have died every time. Will Apocalypse change his fate? Only time will tell.

Billy Eichner

Billy Eichner will, once again, be gracing AHS with his presence. He lent his talents to Cult last season, where he played two characters, but there's not word yet on the character(s) Eichner will portray this time around.

Leslie Grossman

After portraying two characters in Cult, which was her first time on AHS, Leslie Grossman is returning for Apocalypse. This time around she'll be playing a character named Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt, who sounds super annoying and like someone we'll all want to be murdered horribly within seconds of meeting her for the first time.

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts will be returning to the American Horror Story fold as her Coven character, Madison Montgomery, when Apocalypse hits the small screen this year. Roberts also starred in the Freak Show and Cult seasons of the franchise.

Jessica Lange

After some speculation, we now know that Jessica Lange will be back on board to play her Murder House character, Constance Langdon in Apocalypse. Lange has also appeared in the Asylum, Coven and Freak Show seasons.

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

Another new addition to the AHS family this season will be Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, who will appear in a guest capacity. Bowyer-Chapman has shown up in Stargate Universe, Warehouse 13, Dirty Grandpa and UnREAL, among other projects.

Kyle Allen

Also new to Apocalypse? Actor Kyle Allen, who is best known for his work as Hawk Lane on Hulu's The Path.

American Horror Story: Apocalypse will debut on FX September 12 at 10 p.m. EST. Be sure to bookmark this list as we'll keep it updated as new information becomes available.

Spoilers below for Episode 4 of American Horror Story: Cult, so be sure and watch before reading on.

More so than the previous three episodes of American Horror Story: Cult, "11/9" got right down to business in laying out helpings of character development for many of the show's early antagonists. (They kind of all feel like antagonists at this point, really.) But while it was indeed perversely empowering to witness Kai mentoring Harrison to the point where the latter murders his gym boss, it was far better to watch the single-episode arc for Serina Belinda, the raging super-bitch reporter played by Ryan Murphy regular Emma Roberts. Why better? Because it ended in her brutal death.

Emma Roberts is kind of notorious within the world of American Horror Story, as well as Ryan Murphy's more short-lived horror-tinged anthology Scream Queens, for playing some of the most egotistical, sarcastic and all-around awful characters on TV. So it's great whenever we get a chance to watch these heinous people meet completely earned horrifying ends, which has now happened for three of her four characters. And perhaps it was because Serina Belinda was only meant to be a one-and-done character, but it already felt like the most grating performance yet.

This American Horror Story: Cult episode ushered in Adina Porter's put-upon Beverly Hope, a reporter who was used to covering the big and important news stories before people started tricking her into interviews so that they could yell "Grab her by the pussy!" on TV. And after her nerves got the better of her, sending Beverly into a prankster-smacking rage, she went away for a while, and who swooped in to take advantage of the situation but Serina Belinda, showcasing all of the humility and compassion of a damp cloth. She had zero professional shame in telling Beverly she was just fine with rising up the ladder of success, one dick-gobbling at a time. (Shout out to Dermot Mulroney!) That's perfectly fine in and of itself, I guess, but not when coupled with intentionally fucking someone else over.

Beverly's untethered rage didn't make her get physical in this case, though, and her decision was to slash Serina's car tires. But Serina's fate was sealed (possibly with a penis-breathy kiss) when Beverly let Kai seep into her brain with his thoughts about personal power and responsibility, as well as his claims about his past. I'm keeping like 10% of my brain tied to the belief that Kai and the Clowns have nothing to do with each other, because that's just the kind of WTF twist that this show would drop on us.

All seemed well on the "Kai is the Clown leader" front during Serina's big death scene, though, since the masked killers showed up immediately after Kai and Beverly's big heart-to-heart and stabbed the bejesus out of Serina and her cameraman. And they didn't hear her say "Fuck my life," after realizing she had to hold a small dog, but we bet they would have been even crueler, because that dog clearly had the worse end of that deal. In any case, I'm cool with Serina not surviving long enough to earn any kind of slightly redemptive story down the road.

After all, let's not forget that Emma Roberts' American Horror Story: Coven character Madison Montgomery lasted through the entire season before getting offed. And in Freak Show, her initially scheming Maggie Esmerelda survived the majority of the episodes before coming to a delightfully bloody end via "magic" trick. So at least we can go forward with the season without having to worry about that happening. But there remains the urge to watch everyone else get slaughtered in some way. Well, except for Ivy and Winter, who should be the ones doing the slaughtering.

American Horror Story: Cult airs on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on FX. If you're still looking for shows to watch on the rest of the nights of the week, our fall TV guide can help you out. American Horror Story is doing well for itself in ratings, and we can only hope that the scares just keep getting more outrageous.

With the latest theme for American Horror Story having been revealed through the subtitle Cult, the FX series can focus more of its promotional push on cast announcements, and co-creator Ryan Murphy has been busy teasing fans with what's to come. For instance, today saw the reveal of the show's newest returning cast member: Emma Roberts. Check her out below.

Now, I know we don't really know much about the central story and characters involved in American Horror Story: Cult, but it's relatively safe to assume that Emma Roberts will be playing a character who holds herself in very high esteem and chooses to communicate with people with a snarky attitude that exudes sass with every breath. I don't know that it's possible for the actress to dwell within the AHS-verse with a personality that isn't brash and self-assertive.

It's nearly impossible to gather any legitimate information from this image, but we do what we can. In the first place, she's holding a knife and doesn't look afraid to use it, which could mean she's a dangerous member of whatever cult is at the center of the season's focus. Or maybe she will be one of those who takes a stand against said cult, in order to...do whatever the uninitiated are aiming to accomplish.

Beyond the weapon and the "stab hither" look in her eyes, the clothing choices for Emma Roberts' unnamed character are pretty striking, and she's apparently a fan of buttons. The overcoat itself looks fairly normal, but the shirt or dress beneath it doesn't appear to be the most fashionable one for a modern young woman. Or maybe I'm just clueless about fashion, current or otherwise.

The last time Emma Roberts made her way through an American Horror Story season, she was running carnival scams with Denis O'Hare for Freak Show, and the season before that, she was full of spells in New Orleans for Coven. She and Ryan Murphy haven't stopped working together, though, as she also fronted both seasons of Scream Queens, which isn't moving forward with Season 3.

American Horror Story: Cult will kick off with the 2016 Presidential election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and it will then go off in a narrative direction that takes on all sides of the current U.S. political spectrum. And at some point along the way, the show will re-incorporate Twisty the Clown into the fold, while introducing new cast members like Arrow star Colton Haynes, Girls' Lena Dunham, Popular's Leslie Grossman, The Newsroom's Allison Pill, Difficult People's Billy Eichner, and Scream Queens' Billie Lourd.

We'll hopefully find out what Emma Roberts and more are up to before the season starts, but if that won't be the case, be sure to tune into American Horror Story: Cult when it debuts on FX on Tuesday, September 5, at 10:00 p.m. ET. To see when everything else is hitting the small screen in the near future, head to our summer premiere schedule and our fall TV schedule.

Trying to keep up with Evan Peters and Emma Roberts' on-again, off-again relationship can be pretty exhausting, but it looks like the young couple may be preparing to settle down for good. Roberts was spotted sporting some new bling on her ring finger to kick off 2017, which is leading us to believe that her relationship with her long-term boyfriend his getting a lot more serious.

Emma Roberts showed off her new (potential engagement) ring in Beverly Hills on Wednesday --- TMZ snapped some photos of the diamond ring. If Evan Peters really did pop the question, it would be the second time that the couple has been engaged. Almost exactly three years ago, Peters and Roberts got engaged for the first time at the end of 2013. That engagement lasted a good two years, but they called it off in 2015, saying that they would still remain friends. Clearly, they still had a spark between them!

Despite numerous break-ups, Evan Peters and Emma Roberts always seem to find their way back to one another. The couple first began dating after costarring in the indie romance Adult World back in 2012. A year later, they made headlines after Roberts was arrested on charges of domestic violence against Peters after an argument in a hotel room. But the public incident didn't break up the couple, and Peters proposed to Roberts just a few months later.

After their first engagement ended, Emma Roberts and Evan Peters spent barely any time apart before getting back together to try things yet again. They reconciled at the end of 2015 but hit another roadblock in the summer of 2016 when they broke up, and Roberts began dating a man named Christopher Hines. But once again, Roberts and Peters just couldn't stay apart, and by the end of 2016 they were back together, and with this ring in play, it looks like they could be staying together for a much longer time now.

If there was a proposal, maybe it happened during Christmas. Evan Peters shared a sweet photo of Emma Roberts beaming in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, so it may be safe to assume the newly reunited couple spent the holidays together.

However it may have gone done, I'm just hoping that this engagement is the last one for the American Horror Story costars --- they've been through enough breakups with each other to last a lifetime.

Don't believe everything you read --- especially in the tabloids. Lea Michele couldn't help but laugh as she picked up OK! Magazine to find a story accusing her of unhealthy binge eating. She and her Scream Queens costars John Stamos and Emma Roberts giggled as Michele performed a mock dramatic reading of the piece, which was entitled "Lea's Break-Up Binges." Watch it below...

John Stamos only chimed in after the mention of weight gain to say "Not true!," and Emma Roberts capped off the reading with a tongue-in-check "What are we going to eat for lunch?" Michele quickly responds by saying "Pasta and baked goods" while putting her hand in front of her mouth in feigned terror at the notion.

It's incredibly clear just from watching the clip that Lea Michele is at a healthy weight and a good mental space, not succumbing to the "binges" that OK! is alleging. The break up that the article is referring to is Michele's split from iZombie actor Robert Buckley in early July. The two met on the set of their upcoming sci-fi TV series Dimension 404, and only dated for about two months before deciding not to mix work with romance.

It looks like Lea Michele is having just as much fun on the set of her currently airing horror spoof series Scream Queens. Michele is reprising her role of the unhinged homicidal mastermind Hester Ulrich for the second season of the show, alongside other actors from the anthology series' first season that are reprising their roles, such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Keke Palmer, Emma Roberts, Abigail Breslin, Billie Lourd, and Glen Powell. While the 2015 debut season was set in a sorority house, the new season is set in a hospital, and adds a slew of new actors to the mix, including John Stamos, Taylor Lautner, and Kirstie Alley. The currently airing season has also seen guest spots from Cecily Strong, Colton Haynes, Jerry O'Connell, and Laura Bell Bundy.

Lea Michele has worked with Scream Queens creator Ryan Murphy before on the long-running musical comedy Glee. Michele played the aspiring singer Rachel Berry, who was incredibly persistent in her ambitions, often to a fault.

Scream Queens airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.

Never trust Dave Franco. Or Emma Roberts. Because as soon as your vision is impaired, they'll not only bombard you with marshmallows but they'll also apply lipstick to you as if you're a lonely lab-rat. Don't believe me? Then check out the video below of the pair abusing me just for kicks, while at the same time trying to promote Nerve.

Granted, I was the one who put on the blindfold that led to both Dave Franco and Emma Roberts torturing me in such a genial fashion. But as soon as my sight was blocked, they couldn't resist the opportunity to dole out some pain, while all I wanted was answers to my hard-hitting questions about working on Nerve.

In the end, I got at most three questions during my 10-minute allotted slot with Dave Franco and Emma Roberts. Instead, the interview descended into a farce. Not only did Dave Franco apply lipstick to me in a clear attempt to diffuse my overwhelming masculinity that he was obviously intimated by, but Emma Roberts almost took out my eye with a wayward marshmallow.

Because Dave Franco and Emma Roberts decided to spend their time abusing me with confectionary, I'll do their jobs and tell you a little bit about Nerve.

Emma Roberts stars as Venus Delmonico, a reserved high school senior that decides to launch into the eponymous reality video game in an attempt to prove herself. Nerve invites its users to either enlist online as players, or to pay to view as watchers. Players are tasked with doing increasingly risky and dangerous dares, which is how Venus meets Dave Franco's Ian. After the watchers take a liking to Ian and Venus' camaraderie, they decide that they must do the rest of their tasks together, but little do they know how high the stakes become.

You can check out a trailer for Nerve, below, while if you're so inclined you can also read my review of the survival thriller by clicking here.

Nerve is now in cinemas across the country, while it has already made a pretty impressive start after being released on Wednesday, grossing just under $4 million in its opening night.

With movies like When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, French Kiss, and many more, Meg Ryan became America’s sweetheart and the face of the romantic comedy in the 1990s. While she occasionally took a grittier, more serious role, like in Courage Under Fire, she consciously cultivated her public persona — for instance, she reportedly was offended by the offer to play Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs.

While Ryan is still very much working, and still endearing to boot, there hasn’t been an actress in recent years that has really dominated the rom-com genre like she once did. Drew Barrymore came close for a minute. It looked like Renee Zellwegger might step into that role for a bit, and the same for Reese Witherspoon. Katherine Heigl and Kate Hudson gave it a shot, and Rachel McAdams and Emma Stone both seem like they could still make a go of it, if they wanted to. Hollywood has never had a shortage of actresses looking to break into the business, so we’ve put together a list of some young talents with the potential to take over the Queen of Rom-Coms title once held by Meg Ryan.

Britt Robertson

Britt Robertson is already poised to have a big 2015. Not only does she star alongside George Clooney in the fantastic Disney adventure Tomorrowland, this weekend she graces movie screens in the romantic drama The Longest Ride. Based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, it seems likely this will make a ton of money and be derided by critics at the same time. One thing that Sparks adaptations do accomplish, however, is to make its intended audience weepy with a tale of mismatched lovers who come together against the odds. Robertson plays a college student who falls in love with a rodeo cowboy. There is a definite crossover between fans of The Notebook, The Lucky One, and other Sparks fare, and rom-com enthusiasts, so Robertson wanted, she could likely parlay this into any number of similar roles in the future.

Martha MacIsaac

There are pretty much only two real female roles in the high school comedy Superbad, and both are the objects of romantic affection for teen heroes, Michael Cera and Jonah Hill. Of the two, Emma Stone has obviously been the breakout star, but we have high hopes for the other, Martha MacIsaac, who also happens to be one half of one of the most painfully awkward almost-sex-scenes in recent memory in that film. With a few forays into horror, like The Last House on the Left and Dead By Dawn 3D, she’s primarily been a player in comedy properties, romantic and otherwise, like the short lived presidential sitcom 1600 Penn with Josh Gad, Bill Pullman and Jenna Elfman. MacIsaac has a perky, girl-next-door appeal and demeanor that translates well to cute romantic comedies, and if she wanted, she could absolutely kill it in roles like this for years to come.

Mae Whitman

Only in the movies is someone as completely adorable as Mae Whitman considered ugly. Granted, this is the Hollywood version of ugly, where you take off your glasses and unleash your ponytail (maybe swap out your paint-spattered overalls for a prom dress) and you’re instantly transformed. Most of us first encountered Whitman as George Michael Bluth’s bland girlfriend Ann on Arrested Development, but she’s spent the last five years on NBC’s dramatic comedy Parenthood. While that recently came to an end, 2015 already saw her charm the hell out of damn near everybody in the teen rom-com The DUFF. While not exactly breaking any new ground, it’s a solid young adult stab at the genre that showcases a bright future for the actress. She also played the President’s daughter in Independence Day and voices April O’Neil on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, just in case you needed another reason to love her.

Bridgit Mendler

The Disney Channel has already churned out more than its fair share of young star performers over the years, and it looks like Bridgit Mendler is following in the footsteps laid out by the likes of Selena Gomez and the cast of High School Musical. The double threat singer and actress has already appeared on the likes of Wizards of Waverly Place, Lemonade Mouth and Good Luck Charlie, among others, and lately she’s been giving her image something of an adult makeover, appearing on an extended run of NBC’s romantic life sitcom Undateable. Well-known for her humanitarian and philanthropic endeavors, her compassion and charisma shine through and make her an ideal candidate to carry the rom-com banner into cinematic battle.

Imogen Poots

Peter Bogdanovich hadn’t directed a movie in just about a decade, but when he mounted his attempt at a madcap screwball comedy in 2014, he chose Imogen Poots to lead the charge as a hooker-turned-Broadway-actress in the star-filled She’s Funny That Way. She plays a ditzy muse and charms her way through a series of zany misadventures and coincidences that only ever happen in this type of film. It's not the greatest movie, but Poots shows off a vivacious personality and magnetism that’s carried her through crime films (Irvine Welsh adaptation Filth), action flicks (video game adaptation Need For Speed), and more esoteric artistic endeavors (Terrence Malick’s Knight of Cups), as well as rom-coms like That Awkward Moment. While that may have been an ill-advised choice, it showcases her considerable onscreen charisma. And then there’s that accent…

Sarah Wright

Sarah Wright may have just signed up to star opposite Tom Cruise in a drama about a real life drug smuggler who became a CIA asset, but her resume is full-to-bursting with comedic roles. She played Rob Lowe’s love interest on Parks and Recreation for a stretch, though, admittedly, wasn’t given much to do aside from look pretty and break his heart. Her ditzy, self-absorbed best friend on the NBC sitcom Marry Me is already a type lifted right out of any number of romantic comedies, as could her turn in the Elizabeth Banks vehicle Walk of Shame. Bubbly and engaging, you could easily see her taking the next step and leading a studio rom-com, or even getting her very own shot at a rom-com style sitcom. Lord knows she’s appeared in enough, having shown up in a random episode of things like How I Met Your Mother, Mixology, and more.

Emma Roberts

Nancy Drew is growing up before our very eyes. Emma Roberts is attempting the delicate transition from child actor to grown up star—though she didn’t start off too innocent, as her first screen role was in Blow. Along the way, she has dabbled in R-rated comedy with We’re the Millers, and taken a major foray into horror with the likes of Scream 4, American Horror Story, and the upcoming Scream Queens. But we’re willing to bet that the former Nickelodeon star could rule the rom-com scene if she put her mind to it. She has an easy, effortless charm that serves her well across a wide array of genres, and looking for more adult roles (and to connect with an older audience), she could easily follow in the footsteps of a famous relative, her aunt Julia Roberts.

Taylor Swift

Everyone loves Taylor Swift. I know grizzled dudes in grindcore bands with long ass beards and hand tattoos who know all the words to "Shake it Off," "22," and "We are Never Ever Getting Back Together." (That’s a hoot at karaoke, by the way.) She only has a handful of acting credits to her name, most notably Valentine's Day and a small role in 2014’s dystopian young adult adaptation of The Giver. But she’s shown that she likes to have fun, and she’s game to try whatever (you’ve probably seen her dancing her ass off in the front row of every awards show ever). She’s personable and charming, and if she ever got in the right mood, she could use her America’s Sweetheart standing to knock out a string of romantic comedies that would break the bank. Somewhere there’s a studio exec praying for that right now.

Julianne Hough

Best known as a dancer and now a judge on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, Julianne Hough only has a few acting credits to her name right now, but she’s on a path that could lead her directly to rom-com stardom if she wants. She’s played to her singing and dancing strengths a few times, with the likes of Burlesque, Footloose, and Rock of Ages—she’s also slated to play Sandy in Grease: Live. With a Nicholas Sparks adaptation, Safe Haven with Josh Duhamel, on her resume, she branched out a bit, and she’s diving into comedy with Dirty Grandpa next year, starring opposite Zac Effron and Robert De Niro. She’s well known and likable enough that she seems poised to convert her reality show status and burgeoning acting career into full on romantic lead, if she so desires.

Brie Larson

Brie Larson is probably best recognized for her dramatic work, and rightfully so. She’s been incredible in recent indie dramas like Short Term 12 and The Spectacular Now, but she’s also no stranger to comedy and has proven herself to be one of the most versatile young actors working right now. From the bittersweet variety, in The United States of Tara, to the likes of Community and 21 Jump Street, she’s already appeared in a few rom-coms, like Don Jon and Judd Apatow’s upcoming Trainwreck. Larson has an undeniable charm and an instant congeniality that serves her well in these roles. You just like her, which is one of the most marketable qualities Meg Ryan brought to her roles in romantic comedy. No matter who she played, no matter the story, you just like her, and that goes a long way to connecting with the audience, and Larson has that, or at least something very similar. 

Ryan Murphy’s upcoming project Scream Queens is coming together, and this morning the soon-to-be comedy and horror series signed on two big names to lead the show. Original scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis has been cast in the series along with American Horror Story actress Emma Roberts. The news comes less than two months after Fox ordered Scream Queens to series.

Both Roberts and Curtis should rock out in Scream Queens, as both have pretty terrific backgrounds in horror. Obviously, we should start with Curtis’ pedigree here, as the veteran actress kicked off her horror career with Halloween and later appeared in other horror films like The Fog and Prom Night (not to mention more Halloween franchise movies). Emma Roberts is much newer on the scene, but she also has horror experience, including Scream 4 and the aforementioned American Horror Story.

Fox’s big announcement didn’t include any information on what characters the two women will be playing, other than mentioning they will both be leads. Luckily, we do know a bit more about what Scream Queens will be about. When Scream Queens was picked up to series, we learned that the horror anthology series will be set on a college campus following a set of murders that have put the entire campus on edge. The show is expected to revolve around two female leads (which could very well be Jamie Lee Curtis and Emma Roberts) and will feature an expansive ensemble cast, similar to Murphy’s other horror anthology series, American Horror Story.

Obviously, Scream Queens will be a little different than American Horror Story. First, Murphy himself has described the experience as “genre-bending,” as it will mix classic comedy elements with classic horror elements. Additionally, it will likely be a little less edgy, as it is set up at network station Fox instead of cable station FX. It is likely, however, that the success of the already-proven format over at FX has helped Scream Queens to get off the ground. When the show was picked up in October, Fox went ahead and ordered 15 episodes of the horror anthology series, and since the series has been moving forward at a fairly quick pace, it’s likely we’ll continue to hear more from the show in the coming months.

I was initially a little skeptical about another horror anthology series, but with the comedy element and a pretty exciting cast so far, Scream Queens seems to be headed in the right direction. We’ll keep you posted as the show moves forward.

It’s one-half of that time of year again, when American Horror Story celebrates the holiday closest to its heart: Halloween. The annual two-parter usually contains some of the weirdest ideas Ryan Murphy and Brad Fulchuk have up their dungeon master sleeves, though I feel tonight was more of a build-up to whatever mania will be upon us next week. As a standalone episode, “Edward Mordrake (Part 1)” was really just…part one-ish. Let’s start with the titular spookmeister himself.

Making his debut in the world of American Horror Story is Wes Bentley, whose ghostly Edward Mordrake was a former aristocrat who had a devilish face on the back of his head that wants him to do terrible things. (Say what?) He’s at first a ghost story told to warn freaks not to perform on Halloween, with the risk of joining his undead freak crew, but of course he’s real, and Elsa’s rehearsal performance of Lana Del Rey’s “Gods and Monsters” conjures up his physical manifestation. (Hell, that number would have drawn me from whatever grave I was in.) But it doesn’t appear to be Elsa he wants.

Mordrake’s signature green fog aura later appears to Ethel, who is troubled by the newfound knowledge that she’s dying. (The immediate head-on collision into pre-alcoholism probably doesn’t help.) He pulls her darkest secret from her, and it turns out Dell brought in a paying crowd to watch Ethel give birth to Jimmy. I will never be able to unhear Dell barking, “Hold the monster baby!” to the surrounding patrons. But Mandrake isn’t looking for someone with skeletons they’re ashamed of; he’s looking for a soul with demons to spare. So I’m guessing we’ll get to hear a few more tawdry confessions when he goes lurking around next week. And I guess we’ll also have to deal with Bentley’s back-and-forth talking to himself. Sigh.

Also joining the series this week are “Mystic” Maggie Esmerelda (Emma Roberts) and Stanley (Denis O’Hare), a couple of con artists who are looking to make some big bucks by bringing a legitimate freak specimen to the American Morbidity Museum. (I think this was going to be the plot of Ocean’s Fourteen.) Her part of the plan involves wooing Jimmy and posing as a clairvoyant at the carnival, in order to map out all of the performers, no matter how much it scares her. Stanley is supposed to show up as a savior that will save Elsa’s career, but he’s too busy trying to bang a male prostitute dressed up in a Viking costume. Are we supposed to know what was happening with Stanley’s private parts? That scene kind of weirded me out once the pants came off. (And only then?)

In this week’s killer clown news, Twisty is stalking a young girl who’s afraid of clowns, while her mother is dismissive of the whole thing. (“I swear, I’ll never understand that girl. I find clowns delightful.”) And you might think he’s going to try and take her out by the end of the episode, but Twisty is actually just interested in her brother who was trick-or-treating dressed up as a clown. Envy? It still isn’t clear what his motivations are with these children, but he’s obviously got some kind of investment in their survival.

Meanwhile, Dandy “I can be a clown, too!” Mott is infuriated that his mother would have Maid Patti LaBelle make him a Howdy Doody costume, so he turns that outfit into a clown costume. He and Maid Patti LaBelle don’t like each other in the least, so he’s probably going to try to kill her at some point. But first, he’s got better things to do, like fuck with Twisty’s kids. I wish he’d actually been able to tie his knife to that pole, only to have the kids take it from him and stab him in his moron face. I hate this dude.

Over at the freak show, Jimmy is pissed that Meep got killed, and he’s had it with everyone who doesn’t care. (Maybe that’s why he immediately swoons when Mystic Maggie arrives.) Ethel drunkenly tells Dell to be a father figure to Jimmy, without actually saying the “father” part aloud. But Jimmy is having trouble saying the right thing to anyone, having gotten into an argument with Desiree over her rough-as-a-plane-crash foreplay not getting him aroused. Dell isn’t fit to father anyone, much less someone with his erratic temper.

And then there’s the battle between Elsa and Bette-and-Dot. With the allure of Jimmy guiding her courage, Dot stands up to both Elsa and her sister, letting everyone know she won’t let a damn thing stand in her way now. (On the path to what, I’m not sure.) That dream sequence where the doctor was going to cut them apart was pretty awesome in its use of constantly changing splitscreens and viewpoints.

What will American Horror Story: Freak Show bring us in Part 2? Will the Mystic tell more people falsehoods in order to win their trust? Will Mordrake take her soul instead of one of the freaks? Will Patti LaBelle do her best Yogi Bear impression? Find out next week.

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And the Emmy for Most Outstanding Woody Woodpecker Laugh Imitation in a Miniseries goes to…Patti LaBelle.

How many goddamned exhibits do you need in that museum? And how is an exhibit from a pair of thieves that you just called out going to save your museum?

“Fetal goat with the jaw of a cat sewn onto it.” If that’s not in the Cards of Humanity deck yet, somebody get on that.

So, are we to assume that Ethel’s bad health is because she never listened to her previous doctors because they didn’t respect her?

Seriously, though. The face on the back of Edward Mordrake’s head was preposterous! Not the supernatural side of it, but the fact that it looked like a CGI version of a rubber mask. Did they forgot to budget in a better looking head-face?

How guided by fame is Elsa that she doesn’t mind that the man she thinks will save her also happens to have a predetermined shape of green smoke surrounding his lower body at all times?

“At 32, when I was with Barnum…” Ethel be namedropping.

Has there ever been anything on TV stranger than Kathy Bates’ accent when her character is drunk?

Nothing made me happier in this episode than seeing Ma Petite pop out of that pumpkin.

Tonight’s best Bette and Dot moment: the bobbing for apples joke.

“I could get more satisfaction from a doorknob.” Is Desiree going to fall in love with Stanley’s Cthulhu-dong, or whatever it ends up being?

From now on, any time I’m faced with a situation that is truly sad but out of my hands, I’m going to say that it’s “all chicken heads on a casket.”

Minus the Lana Del Rey cover and the oft-used melodies, I hated all of the music cues in this episode. That screechy guitar feedback wail, combined with the “womp womp womp womp” was maddening. But it’s all chicken heads ion a casket. See how I did that?

Adult World is the latest film from Emma Roberts, and the new trailer has debuted. It's one of Roberts’ bigger roles as she takes center stage as Amy, an aspiring writer struggling to put a career together despite a combination of unemployment and post-millennial cluelessness, eventually swallowing her pride to work at an adult bookstore. The film, which premiered last year at the Tribeca Film Festival, is slated for a limited and VOD release next month, courtesy of IFC films, and the above trailer gives us our first look, offering a preview of the general vibe of the movie.

The phrase "we should have pity on Emma Roberts" shouldn’t really exist, given that she’s a beautiful young woman who is no-doubt financially set for life due to a busy, and prolific body of work and a star-studded heritage. But it hasn’t been easy moving from the kiddie pictures of her youth like Nancy Drew and Hotel For Dogs to adult fare. It’s hard enough to find a decent, well-written part for an actress at any age, and she’s still got to fight the inherent bias against her own lineage. To that end, her decisions have mostly revolved around working in the independent film world, taking on work from hungry young directors and avoiding the bubbleheaded girlfriend parts and empty-headed pilots her peers eagerly snap up.

And that too has backfired. Roberts’ CV is filled with movies like The Art Of Getting By and Lymelife, pictures with decent casts and solid indie pedigree that play to silent festival audiences before being dumped into a handful of theaters before an undistinguished DVD release. Roberts’ career may be on the upswing with last year’s double-whammy of a standout role in American Horror Story and We’re The Millers, but those are ensemble roles meant to stabilize her career, not boost it. She even bothered to swallow her pride and take one of those thankless girlfriend roles. Unfortunately, it was in Empire State, which, despite starring Liam Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson, was literally in theaters for about five days, and probably nowhere near you.

Courtesy of Yahoo, the Adult World footage showcases John Cusack’s role as revered writer Rat Billings, who takes Amy under his wing, usually as he’s nursing a drink. It also reveals parts for Cloris Leachman as the porn clerk and Roberts’ American Horror Story co-star Evan Peters (soon to be seen in X-Men: Days Of Future Past) as her super-convenient love interest. Sadly, it leaves out Shannon Woodward as the sassy best friend, but "sassy best friend" is probably one indie cliché too many for this teaser. At times, the movie captures the dreadfulness of being an artist in a dead-end town, but, like the trailer, it too-often leans on sitcom humor and Roberts’ own flailing gawkiness. It also gives away quite a bit of the story, so if you’re a hardcore Emma Roberts fan, you might want to hold off on clicking play. You can visit Adult World this Valentine's Day in select theaters.

Earlier this month, Emma Roberts was inside a hotel room in Montreal when she and her boyfriend, Evan Peters, reportedly got into an extremely aggressive confrontation. After overhearing the situation, someone else on the floor decided to call the police, and when they arrived, they wound up carting the actress away in handcuffs.

Details on what exactly happened are still a little bit fuzzy, but apparently, Roberts was arrested because Evan had a blood nose and a very noticeable bite mark. As she didn’t have any clear marks on her, he was allowed to remain free, which seemingly worked out well since that allowed him to head down to the station on his own recognizance and tell police he had no interest in pressing charges against his girlfriend.

According to TMZ, Emma was released within just a few short hours. Unless something changes in the near future, it’s likely this matter is finished from a legal perspective. As an ugly memory, however, it will likely linger over Roberts and Peters’ relationship moving forward. If all goes according to plan, it will serve as a wake-up call to calm down a bit while they’re arguing, but it’s also entirely possible it will only create more friction and more turmoil when they argue.

Roberts has been a pretty in-demand actress over the past few years. She now has a very good amount of creative control over what scripts she would like to pursue. In order to spend time with Evan, however, she recently decided to grab a job alongside him on American Horror Story.

Neither Roberts nor Peters has offered any new details about what happened. Given they’re still together and assumedly want to keep their personal life private, it seems very unlikely they will do so at any point moving forward, which is probably a good thing. As working actors, both of them have better things to worry about than courting some media attention that ultimately makes them look bad in the long run.

Now and again, even the best of couples can let an exchange get too out of hand. By all accounts, he didn’t hit her, and while her allegedly biting and blooding his nose shouldn’t give anyone the warm and fuzzies, it’s impossible to make a real judgment without knowing exactly what happened.

Pop Blend’s sincerest well-wishes go out to everyone involved in this case. Here’s to hoping this is the last time either of their names come up in relation to police reports and/ or rumors of domestic violence.