Jessica Lange Returns for American Horror Story Season 13, Premiering September 24

FX has set the premiere date for the 13th season of 'American Horror Story' for Thursday, September 24, at 9 p.m. ET, with the season streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally, according to both Deadline and Variety. The new season marks the return of Jessica Lange, making her first appearance on the show since 2018's 'Apocalypse,' as reported by Variety.

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DeadlineFX Sets 'American Horror Story' Season 13 Premiere for September 24, Reveals Comic-Con Ice Cream ActivationVariety'American Horror Story' Season 13 Premieres September 24 on FX and HuluDisneyThe 13th Scoop: Premiere Date and San Diego Comic-Con Activation Announced for “American Horror Story: 13”

Variety also detailed that Sarah Paulson will reprise her role as Cordelia Goode, a fan-favorite character from Season 3's 'Coven.' The star-studded ensemble includes Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman. The reunion of past stars has led fans to speculate that the season may revisit the 'Coven' storyline, according to Variety.

To promote the premiere, FX will bring a taste of the series to San Diego Comic-Con with four themed ice cream trucks in the Gaslamp district. As reported by Deadline, attendees can meet iconic characters from the show's history. "Attendees can meet characters like Rubber Man, Twisty the Clown, and the Witch, with ice cream flavors inspired by the series." :: Deadline The activation offers a playful way for fans to engage with the franchise ahead of the season's debut.