Reality TV star and business mogul, Kim Kardashian, is set to star in the twelfth installment of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, sending the internet into a frenzy. The horror anthology series, which first aired in 2011, features a fresh cast and new haunted location every season. Kardashian posted a teaser on social media, revealing her involvement in the upcoming season, which will also star regular cast member Emma Roberts.
While it remains unclear what roles Roberts and Kardashian will play, the series will be partially based on Danielle Valentine’s forthcoming book, Delicate Condition. The horror novel, which has been billed as a feminist update to Rosemary’s Baby, follows a woman who becomes increasingly paranoid that someone is trying to prevent her from becoming pregnant. After finally conceiving, she becomes convinced that something sinister is growing inside of her, but nobody believes her.
The upcoming season of American Horror Story, set to air this summer, will be written by actor and playwright Halley Feiffer, with Kardashian’s role being created specifically for her. Murphy expressed his excitement over working with Kardashian, stating that she is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world.
Kardashian’s acting experience includes a series of one-off characters between 2008 and 2013, followed by a nearly decade-long hiatus where she primarily starred as herself in various TV shows and films. However, her role in American Horror Story is her biggest acting gig to date.
Kardashian joins a star-studded alumni of American Horror Story, including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Billy Porter. However, fans are expressing confusion and concern over her casting, with some wondering if Roberts will simply kill Kardashian’s character off in the first episode. Regardless, the new season is sure to be a must-see for fans of both the show and Kardashian.