‘AHS: 1984’ — Photos Of Season 9

By:

Christina Casiano

September 18, 2019 10:49AM EDT

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Emma Roberts In ‘AHS: 1984’

Emma Roberts In ‘AHS: 1984’ — The ninth season of ‘American Horror Story’ premieres Sept. 16 on FX. This season is titled ‘AHS: 1984’ and its a throwback to the slasher films of the 1980s. In the summer of 1984, five friends escape Los Angeles to work as counselors at Camp Redwood. As they adjust to their new jobs, they quickly learn that the only thing scarier than campfire tales is the past coming to haunt you. Emma Roberts will play Brooke Thompson in season 9. Other ‘AHS’ faves returning for this season include Billie Lourd, John Carroll Lynch, and Leslie Grossman. Olympian Gus Kenworthy has joined the cast as well, alongside Matthew Morrison, DeRon Horton, and Zach Villa. ‘AHS’ vets Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson will not be returning this season. The series will air Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ‘American Horror Story’ has already been renewed for season 10. See more photos of the ‘AHS: 1984’ cast in our gallery now.

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Billie Lourd In ‘AHS: 1984’

Billie Lourd In ‘AHS: 1984’ — Billie Lourd plays Montana Duke in season 9. Billie previously appeared in the ‘AHS’ seasons ‘Cult’ and ‘Apocalypse.’

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Gus Kenworthy In ‘AHS: 1984’

Gus Kenworthy In ‘AHS: 1984’ — Gus Kenworthy plays Chet Clancy. This is the Olympic skier’s first TV role.

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Zach Villa In ‘AHS: 1984’

Zach Villa In ‘AHS: 1984’ — Zach Villa plays serial killer Richard Ramirez. Richard is notorious for being the murderous Night Stalker.

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Matthew Morrison In ‘AHS: 1984’

Matthew Morrison In ‘AHS: 1984’ — Matthew Morrison plays Trevor Kirchner in season 9. Matthew is best known for play Will Schuester on ‘Glee.’

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Cody Fern In ‘AHS: 1984’

Cody Fern In ‘AHS: 1984’ — Cody Fern plays Xavier Plympton. Cody previously appeared in ‘AHS: Apocalypse’ as Michael Langdon.

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Leslie Grossman In ‘AHS: 1984’

Leslie Grossman In ‘AHS: 1984’ — Leslie Grossman stars in season 9 as Margaret Booth. She previously appeared in the ‘AHS’ seasons ‘Cult’ and ‘Apocalypse.’

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John Carroll Lynch In ‘AHS: 1984’

John Carroll Lynch In ‘AHS: 1984’ — John Carroll Lynch stars as Mr. Jingles/Benjamin Richter. He previously played Twisty the Clown in season 4 and season 7, as well as John Wayne Gacy in ‘AHS: Hotel.’

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DeRon Horton In ‘AHS: 1984’

DeRon Horton In ‘AHS: 1984’ — DeRon Horton plays Ray Powell. This is his first ‘AHS’ season.

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