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{{Sidebar/Apocalypse}} |
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| − | '''Apocalypse''' is the eighth installment of the anthology TV series ''[[American Horror Story]]''. The season premiered on FX on September 12, 2018. The season is the highly anticipated crossover between ''[[:Category:Murder House (story)|Murder House]]'' and ''[[:Category:Coven (story)|Coven]]'', bringing back fan-favorite characters from both seasons along with new characters. |
+ | '''Apocalypse''' is the eighth installment of the anthology TV series ''[[American Horror Story]]''. The season premiered on FX on September 12, 2018. The season is the highly anticipated crossover between ''[[:Category:Murder House (story)|Murder House]]'' and ''[[:Category:Coven (story)|Coven]]'', bringing back fan-favorite characters from both seasons along with new characters. [[Jessica Lange]] guest-starred in a special capacity. New prominent additions to the cast were [[Cody Fern]], [[Joan Collins]], and [[imdb:nm0692039|Billy Porter]]. |
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| − | Many cast members from previous seasons returned, including [[Kathy Bates]], [[Lily Rabe]], [[Connie Britton]], [[Dylan McDermott]], [[Taissa Farmiga]], [[Gabourey Sidibe]], [[Stevie Nicks]], and [[Jessica Lange]] who had been absent from the show for several years. New prominent additions to the cast were [[Cody Fern]], [[Joan Collins]], [[imdb:nm6563873|Kyle Allen]], [[imdb:nm6737315|Ash Santos]], [[imdb:nm2242337|Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman]], and [[imdb:nm0692039|Billy Porter]]. |
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+ | The season'' ''was nominated for five [[wikipedia:Emmy Award|Emmy Awards]].<section end=preamble /> |
== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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| − | After the nuclear apocalypse, the world’s chosen elite survive in secure [[Outpost 3|outposts]] created by the mysterious [[The Cooperative|Cooperative]] |
+ | After the nuclear apocalypse, the world’s chosen elite survive in secure [[Outpost 3|outposts]] created by the mysterious [[The Cooperative|Cooperative]]. On the American West Coast, Ms. [[Wilhemina Venable]] ([[Sarah Paulson]]) and Ms. [[Miriam Mead]] ([[Kathy Bates]]) run [[Outpost 3|Outpost Three]] with an iron fist. The unexpected arrival of [[Michael Langdon]] ([[Cody Fern]]), a Cooperative representative determined to save society with a secret paradise, throws their order into chaos. However, underneath the surface of humanity’s salvation lies a battlefield for the final conflict between [[:Category:Witches|good]] and [[Satan|evil]]. |
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== Main Characters == |
== Main Characters == |
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| − | * [[Sarah Paulson]] as [[Wilhemina Venable|Ms. Wilhemina Venable]], [[Cordelia Foxx|Cordelia Goode]] |
+ | * [[Sarah Paulson]] as [[Wilhemina Venable|Ms. Wilhemina Venable]], [[Cordelia Foxx|Cordelia Goode]]{{Icon/Cov}} and [[Billie Dean Howard]]{{Icon/MH}} |
| − | * [[Evan Peters]] as Mr. [[ |
+ | * [[Evan Peters]] as [[Gallant|Mr. Gallant]], [[Jeff Pfister]], [[Tate Langdon]]{{Icon/MH}} and [[James March]] {{Icon/Hotel}} |
* [[Adina Porter]] as [[Dinah Stevens]] |
* [[Adina Porter]] as [[Dinah Stevens]] |
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* [[Billie Lourd]] as [[Mallory]] |
* [[Billie Lourd]] as [[Mallory]] |
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* [[Leslie Grossman]] as [[Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt]] |
* [[Leslie Grossman]] as [[Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt]] |
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| − | * [[Cody Fern]] as [[Michael Langdon]] |
+ | * [[Cody Fern]] as [[Michael Langdon]]{{Icon/MH}} |
| − | * [[Emma Roberts]] as [[Madison Montgomery]] |
+ | * [[Emma Roberts]] as [[Madison Montgomery]]{{Icon/Cov}} |
* [[Cheyenne Jackson]] as [[John Henry Moore]] |
* [[Cheyenne Jackson]] as [[John Henry Moore]] |
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| − | * [[Kathy Bates]] as[[Miriam Mead| Ms. Miriam Mead]] |
+ | * and [[Kathy Bates]] as [[Miriam Mead| Ms. Miriam Mead]] and [[Delphine LaLaurie]]{{Icon/Cov}} |
==Supporting and Guest Characters== |
==Supporting and Guest Characters== |
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| − | * [[Joan Collins]] as [[Evie Gallant]] |
+ | * [[Joan Collins]] as [[Evie Gallant]] and [[Bubbles McGee]] |
* [[imdb:nm6563873|Kyle Allen]] as [[Timothy Campbell]] |
* [[imdb:nm6563873|Kyle Allen]] as [[Timothy Campbell]] |
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* [[imdb:nm6737315|Ash Santos]] as [[Emily]] |
* [[imdb:nm6737315|Ash Santos]] as [[Emily]] |
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| − | * [[Billy Eichner]] as [[Brock]] |
+ | * [[Billy Eichner]] as [[Brock]] and [[Mutt Nutter]] |
* [[imdb:nm2242337|Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman]] as [[Andre Stevens]] |
* [[imdb:nm2242337|Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman]] as [[Andre Stevens]] |
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* [[Erika Ervin]] as [[The Fist]] |
* [[Erika Ervin]] as [[The Fist]] |
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* [[imdb:nm1490183|Jon Jon Briones]] as [[Ariel Augustus]] |
* [[imdb:nm1490183|Jon Jon Briones]] as [[Ariel Augustus]] |
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* [[imdb:nm0000703|BD Wong]] as [[Baldwin Pennypacker|Baldwin Pennypacker]] |
* [[imdb:nm0000703|BD Wong]] as [[Baldwin Pennypacker|Baldwin Pennypacker]] |
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| + | * [[Naomi Grossman]] as [[Return to Murder House#Samantha Crowe|Samantha Crowe]] |
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| + | * [[imdb:nm0744690|Carlo Rota]] as [[Return to Murder House#Anton LaVey|Anton LaVey]] |
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| − | * [[ |
+ | * [[imdb:nm0364748|Harriet Sansom Harris]] as [[Madelyn]] |
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+ | * [[Frances Conroy]] as [[Myrtle Snow]]{{Icon/Cov}} and [[Moira O'Hara]]{{Icon/MH}} |
| − | * [[ |
+ | * [[Lily Rabe]] as [[Misty Day]]{{Icon/Cov}} |
| − | * [[ |
+ | * [[Gabourey Sidibe]] as [[Queenie]]{{Icon/Cov}} |
| − | * [[ |
+ | * [[Jamie Brewer]] as [[Nan]]{{Icon/Cov}} |
| − | * [[ |
+ | * [[Stevie Nicks]] as [[Stevie Nicks|herself]]{{Icon/Cov}} |
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| + | * [[Connie Britton]] as [[Vivien Harmon]]{{Icon/MH}} |
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| + | * [[Dylan McDermott]] as [[Ben Harmon]]{{Icon/MH}} |
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* [[imdb:nm1074374|Riley Schmidt]] as [[Rubber Man]]{{Icon/MH}} |
* [[imdb:nm1074374|Riley Schmidt]] as [[Rubber Man]]{{Icon/MH}} |
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| + | * [[imdb:nm0002546|Mena Suvari]] as [[Elizabeth Short]]{{Icon/MH}} |
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* [[imdb:nm4567370|Sam Kinsey]] as [[Beauregard Langdon]]{{Icon/MH}} |
* [[imdb:nm4567370|Sam Kinsey]] as [[Beauregard Langdon]]{{Icon/MH}} |
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| + | * with [[Angela Bassett]] as [[Marie Laveau]]{{Icon/Cov}} |
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| + | * and [[Jessica Lange]] as [[Constance Langdon]]{{Icon/MH}} |
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==Announcement == |
==Announcement == |
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| − | [[Ryan Murphy]] revealed the first details of the forthcoming eighth installment when speaking to the press at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour. The showrunner said the eighth season will be set in "the near-distant future. It's a projection story." |
+ | [[Ryan Murphy]] revealed the first details of the forthcoming eighth installment when speaking to the press at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour. The showrunner said the eighth season will be set in "the near-distant future. It's a projection story."<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/american-horror-story-season-8-ryan-murphy-offers-first-details-1072204 Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Murphy Offers First Details of 'AHS' Season 8]</ref> Ryan Murphy later added it will take place "18 months from today".<ref name ="deadline">[https://deadline.com/2018/04/american-horror-story-season-8-joan-collins-evan-peters-fyc-1202360242/ Ryan Murphy Confirms ‘American Horror Story’ Season 8 Is Set “18 Months From Today”; Joan Collins To Play Evan Peters’ Grandmother]</ref> |
| − | At an Emmy FYC panel for the latest season, subtitled ''[[:Category:Cult (story)|Cult]]'', Murphy revealed that [[Sarah Paulson]], [[Evan Peters]], [[Billy Eichner]], [[Cheyenne Jackson]], [[Adina Porter]], and [[Leslie Grossman]] will feature in the eighth season, and that in addition to their roles on the series, Paulson and Peters will each make their directorial debuts |
+ | At an Emmy FYC panel for the latest season, subtitled ''[[:Category:Cult (story)|Cult]]'', Murphy revealed that [[Sarah Paulson]], [[Evan Peters]], [[Billy Eichner]], [[Cheyenne Jackson]], [[Adina Porter]], and [[Leslie Grossman]] will feature in the eighth season, and that in addition to their roles on the series, Paulson and Peters will each make their directorial debuts (though the latter ultimately did not).<ref name ="Details">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/all-american-horror-story-season-8-details-far-1100745 Hollywood Reporter, 'American Horror Story' Season 8: What We Know So Far] </ref> Ryan Murphy also revealed that three of the leads are minorities.<ref name ="deadline"/> |
| − | Murphy later said he is in talks with Anjelica Huston for an unspecified role, and that [[Kathy Bates]] will also return after her one-year hiatus from the [[:Category:Cast|AHS Repertory Company]]. Always during the Emmy FYC panel, Murphy revealed Peters' character will be a hairdresser, and Dame [[Joan Collins]] will be playing his grandmother. |
+ | Murphy later said he is in talks with Anjelica Huston for an unspecified role, and that [[Kathy Bates]] will also return after her one-year hiatus from the [[:Category:Cast|AHS Repertory Company]]. Always during the Emmy FYC panel, Murphy revealed Peters' character will be a hairdresser, and Dame [[Joan Collins]] will be playing his grandmother.<ref name ="Details"/> Actress Joan Collins confirmed her involvement via Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Joancollinsdbe/status/981664393703256066 Joan Collins's reaction on Twitter]</ref> |
| − | Filming began around June 16, 2018. |
+ | Filming began around June 16, 2018.<ref name ="Details"/> |
| − | On May 18, 2018, it was announced that actress [[Billie Lourd]] would return for the eighth season. |
+ | On May 18, 2018, it was announced that actress [[Billie Lourd]] would return for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ryan Murphy, Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts Tease 'American Horror Story' Season 8!|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/american-horror-story-billie-lourd-return-season-8-cast-ryan-murphy-fx-booksmart-movie-olivia-wilde-1202394276/amp/|last= Bentley|first= Jean|publisher= Deadline Hollywood|date=2018-06-17| accessdate=2018-03-20}}</ref> |
On June 14, 2018, Ryan Murphy revealed through Twitter that the eighth season will be the much-anticipated crossover between ''[[:Category:Murder House (story)|Murder House]]'' and ''[[:Category:Coven (story)|Coven]],'' despite the previous denial of it. <ref>[https://twitter.com/MrRPMurphy/status/1007361446093586432 Ryan Murphy's announcement on Twitter]</ref> |
On June 14, 2018, Ryan Murphy revealed through Twitter that the eighth season will be the much-anticipated crossover between ''[[:Category:Murder House (story)|Murder House]]'' and ''[[:Category:Coven (story)|Coven]],'' despite the previous denial of it. <ref>[https://twitter.com/MrRPMurphy/status/1007361446093586432 Ryan Murphy's announcement on Twitter]</ref> |
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Murphy has promised that fan favorites will return and many of the witches from ''[[:Category:Coven (story)|Coven]]'' have been asked to return. <ref name="JUSTJARED-2018-O6-18">{{cite web |title=Ryan Murphy, Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts Tease 'American Horror Story' Season 8!|url=http://www.justjared.com/2018/06/17/sarah-paulson-emma-roberts-ryan-murphy-tease-american-horror-story-season-8/ |last= |first= Just Jared |publisher= Just Jared.Com|date=2018-06-17| accessdate=2018-06-18}}</ref> On June 17, Emma Roberts announced her return as [[Madison Montgomery]] <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BkI_2qClpWA/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=13l988jw7nk0r Emma Roberts teasing fans on Instagram] </ref> and Sarah Paulson announced that [[Cordelia Foxx]] will be back. <ref> [https://twitter.com/MsSarahPaulson/status/1008521549459046401?s=17 Sarah Paulson on Twitter] </ref> |
Murphy has promised that fan favorites will return and many of the witches from ''[[:Category:Coven (story)|Coven]]'' have been asked to return. <ref name="JUSTJARED-2018-O6-18">{{cite web |title=Ryan Murphy, Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts Tease 'American Horror Story' Season 8!|url=http://www.justjared.com/2018/06/17/sarah-paulson-emma-roberts-ryan-murphy-tease-american-horror-story-season-8/ |last= |first= Just Jared |publisher= Just Jared.Com|date=2018-06-17| accessdate=2018-06-18}}</ref> On June 17, Emma Roberts announced her return as [[Madison Montgomery]] <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BkI_2qClpWA/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=13l988jw7nk0r Emma Roberts teasing fans on Instagram] </ref> and Sarah Paulson announced that [[Cordelia Foxx]] will be back. <ref> [https://twitter.com/MsSarahPaulson/status/1008521549459046401?s=17 Sarah Paulson on Twitter] </ref> |
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| − | Murphy also addressed online rumors that season 8 might be titled "Radioactive". Says the producer, "I heard about that rumor. Well, that's based on a fact that we've cleared a lot of titles for that show. It's an interesting idea. I can neither confirm nor deny." |
+ | Murphy also addressed online rumors that season 8 might be titled "Radioactive". Says the producer, "I heard about that rumor. Well, that's based on a fact that we've cleared a lot of titles for that show. It's an interesting idea. I can neither confirm nor deny."<ref name="EW">{{cite web |title= American Horror Story: Kathy Bates to return for season 8|url=http://ew.com/tv/2018/03/20/american-horror-story-kathy-bates-season-8/|last= Stack|first= Tim |publisher= Entertainment Weekly.com|date=March 20, 2018| accessdate=2018-06-18}}</ref> |
| − | Murphy also revealed to EW that his long-time star (and muse) Sarah Paulson would have a very specific look for this installment. "Sarah Paulson is very excited about the dental appliances she will be wearing on the show," teases Murphy. |
+ | Murphy also revealed to EW that his long-time star (and muse) Sarah Paulson would have a very specific look for this installment. "Sarah Paulson is very excited about the dental appliances she will be wearing on the show," teases Murphy.<ref name="EW2"> {{cite web |title= American Horror Story 8: Sarah Paulson will be wearing 'dental appliances,' says Ryan Murphy|url=http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/09/american-horror-story-8-sarah-paulson-teeth/|last= Stack|first= Tim |publisher= Entertainment Weekly.Com|date=January 09, 2018| accessdate=2018-06-18}}</ref> |
On July 27, 2018, Murphy announced that [[Cody Fern]] will be playing the role of [[Michael Langdon]], the hellspawn from the first season, ''[[:Category:Murder House (story)|Murder House]].''<ref name="Cody Fern" >[https://mobile.twitter.com/MrRPMurphy/status/1022630914575069185? Ryan Murphy announces Michael Langdon's Return] </ref><ref name="Michael"> {{cite web |title= Who Is Michael Langdon? Cody Fern Is American Horror Story: Apocalypse's Villain (?)|url=https://m.eonline.com/news/955483/who-is-michael-langdon-cody-fern-is-american-horror-story-apocalypse-s-villain|last= Harnick|first= Chris|publisher= E!Online|date=July 27,2018| accessdate=2018-07-30}}</ref> |
On July 27, 2018, Murphy announced that [[Cody Fern]] will be playing the role of [[Michael Langdon]], the hellspawn from the first season, ''[[:Category:Murder House (story)|Murder House]].''<ref name="Cody Fern" >[https://mobile.twitter.com/MrRPMurphy/status/1022630914575069185? Ryan Murphy announces Michael Langdon's Return] </ref><ref name="Michael"> {{cite web |title= Who Is Michael Langdon? Cody Fern Is American Horror Story: Apocalypse's Villain (?)|url=https://m.eonline.com/news/955483/who-is-michael-langdon-cody-fern-is-american-horror-story-apocalypse-s-villain|last= Harnick|first= Chris|publisher= E!Online|date=July 27,2018| accessdate=2018-07-30}}</ref> |
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| − | On August 7, 2018, Ryan Murphy revealed that [[Stevie Nicks]], [[Lily Rabe]], [[Gabourey Sidibe]], [[Frances Conroy]], and [[Taissa Farmiga]] will all return for ''Apocalypse''. |
+ | On August 7, 2018, Ryan Murphy revealed that [[Stevie Nicks]], [[Lily Rabe]], [[Gabourey Sidibe]], [[Frances Conroy]], and [[Taissa Farmiga]] will all return for ''Apocalypse''.<ref name="Variety1"> {{cite web |title= Stevie Nicks, Lily Rabe, Gabourey Sidibe and More Join ‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/american-horror-story-apocalypse-stevie-nicks-lily-rabe-cast-1202897822/|last= Birnbaum|first= Debra|publisher= Variety|date=August 7,2018| accessdate=2018-08-7}}</ref> They will all reprise their role as the witches from ''[[:Category:Coven (story)|Coven]].''<ref>[https://twitter.com/MrRPMurphy/status/1031256087746342913 The Coven Returns - Ryan Murphy on Twitter (@MrRPMurphy)]</ref> |
| − | In the second half of August 2018, more information about ''Murder House'' connections were released. First |
+ | In the second half of August 2018, more information about ''Murder House'' connections were released. First, the return of ''American Horror Story'' alumna [[Jessica Lange]], who would reprise her Emmy-winning role as [[Constance Langdon]] from the first season. <ref>{{cite web|title= American Horror Story': Jessica Lange Returning for 'Apocalypse'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/american-horror-story-apocalypse-enlists-alum-jessica-lange-1132178|last=O'Connell|first= Micheal|publisher= The Hollywood Reporter|date=2018-08-03|accessdate=2018-08-08}} </ref> It was later revealed that [[Connie Britton]] and [[Dylan McDermott]] will be returning for ''Apocalypse,'' reprising their roles as [[Vivien Harmon|Vivien]] and [[Ben Harmon]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Connie Britton to Return to ‘AHS: Apocalypse’ (Exclusive)|url=https://www.thewrap.com/connie-britton-return-american-horror-story-apocalypse-dylan-mcdermott/|last=Maas|first=Jennifer|publisher= The Wrap|date=2018-08-23|accessdate=2018-08-23}} </ref> [[Taissa Farmiga]] will also reprise her role of [[Violet Harmon]] in addition to Zoe<ref>{{cite web|title= American Horror Story: Apocalypse: Taissa Farmiga will reprise both her Murder House and Coven characters|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/24/american-horror-story-apocalypse-taissa-farmiga-murder-house-coven/|last=Stack|first=Tim|publisher= EW|date=2018-08-24|accessdate=2018-08-24}} </ref>, joined by Evan Peters in his role of [[Tate Langdon]], among other new characters. |
| − | On September 5, 2018, Dame [[Joan Collins]] revealed in an interview with Larry King that she will be playing "''at least, three to four different roles''", implying a trichotomy to the season's plot structure. |
+ | On September 5, 2018, Dame [[Joan Collins]] revealed in an interview with Larry King that she will be playing "''at least, three to four different roles''", implying a trichotomy to the season's plot structure.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP2uHnPjnis Dame Joan Collins on ''American Horror Story - Apocalypse'' on Larry King's Now]</ref> |
Promotional posters on Twitter and Instagram reveal the post-apocalyptic ruins of locations featured in every past season: [[Murder House (location)|The Murder House]], [[Briarcliff Manor]], [[Miss Robichaux's Academy]], [[Fraulein Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities]], the [[Hotel Cortez]], the [[Roanoke House]], and [[Brookfield Heights, Michigan|Brookfield Heights]], implying that every season will be interconnected this season. |
Promotional posters on Twitter and Instagram reveal the post-apocalyptic ruins of locations featured in every past season: [[Murder House (location)|The Murder House]], [[Briarcliff Manor]], [[Miss Robichaux's Academy]], [[Fraulein Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities]], the [[Hotel Cortez]], the [[Roanoke House]], and [[Brookfield Heights, Michigan|Brookfield Heights]], implying that every season will be interconnected this season. |
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Revision as of 00:30, 17 May 2020
Template:Sidebar/Apocalypse
Apocalypse is the eighth installment of the anthology TV series American Horror Story. The season premiered on FX on September 12, 2018. The season is the highly anticipated crossover between Murder House and Coven, bringing back fan-favorite characters from both seasons along with new characters. Jessica Lange guest-starred in a special capacity. New prominent additions to the cast were Cody Fern, Joan Collins, and Billy Porter.
The season was nominated for five Emmy Awards.
Plot
After the nuclear apocalypse, the world’s chosen elite survive in secure outposts created by the mysterious Cooperative. On the American West Coast, Ms. Wilhemina Venable (Sarah Paulson) and Ms. Miriam Mead (Kathy Bates) run Outpost Three with an iron fist. The unexpected arrival of Michael Langdon (Cody Fern), a Cooperative representative determined to save society with a secret paradise, throws their order into chaos. However, underneath the surface of humanity’s salvation lies a battlefield for the final conflict between good and evil.
Main Characters
- Sarah Paulson as Ms. Wilhemina Venable, Cordelia Goode
and Billie Dean Howard - Evan Peters as Mr. Gallant, Jeff Pfister, Tate Langdon and James March
- Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens
- Billie Lourd as Mallory
- Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt
- Cody Fern as Michael Langdon
- Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery
- Cheyenne Jackson as John Henry Moore
- and Kathy Bates as Ms. Miriam Mead and Delphine LaLaurie
Supporting and Guest Characters
- Joan Collins as Evie Gallant and Bubbles McGee
- Kyle Allen as Timothy Campbell
- Ash Santos as Emily
- Billy Eichner as Brock and Mutt Nutter
- Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Andre Stevens
- Erika Ervin as The Fist
- Billy Porter as Behold Chablis
- Jon Jon Briones as Ariel Augustus
- BD Wong as Baldwin Pennypacker
- Naomi Grossman as Samantha Crowe
- Carlo Rota as Anton LaVey
- Harriet Sansom Harris as Madelyn
- Frances Conroy as Myrtle Snow and Moira O'Hara
- Lily Rabe as Misty Day
- Gabourey Sidibe as Queenie
- Jamie Brewer as Nan
- Stevie Nicks as herself
- Lance Reddick as Papa Legba
- Taissa Farmiga as Zoe Benson and Violet Harmon
- Connie Britton as Vivien Harmon
- Dylan McDermott as Ben Harmon
- Riley Schmidt as Rubber Man
- Mena Suvari as Elizabeth Short
- Sam Kinsey as Beauregard Langdon
- with Angela Bassett as Marie Laveau
- and Jessica Lange as Constance Langdon
Episodes
Apocalypse has no known episode titles.
Pre-Season Trailers
The main page for this category is Category:Apocalypse (story)/Teasers
American Horror Story Apocalypse Season 8 The Return Preview FX
The Return
American Horror Story Apocalypse Season 8 Official Trailer HD FX
Extended Trailer
Announcement
Ryan Murphy revealed the first details of the forthcoming eighth installment when speaking to the press at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour. The showrunner said the eighth season will be set in "the near-distant future. It's a projection story."[1] Ryan Murphy later added it will take place "18 months from today".[2]
At an Emmy FYC panel for the latest season, subtitled Cult, Murphy revealed that Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Billy Eichner, Cheyenne Jackson, Adina Porter, and Leslie Grossman will feature in the eighth season, and that in addition to their roles on the series, Paulson and Peters will each make their directorial debuts (though the latter ultimately did not).[3] Ryan Murphy also revealed that three of the leads are minorities.[2]
Murphy later said he is in talks with Anjelica Huston for an unspecified role, and that Kathy Bates will also return after her one-year hiatus from the AHS Repertory Company. Always during the Emmy FYC panel, Murphy revealed Peters' character will be a hairdresser, and Dame Joan Collins will be playing his grandmother.[3] Actress Joan Collins confirmed her involvement via Twitter.[4]
Filming began around June 16, 2018.[3]
On May 18, 2018, it was announced that actress Billie Lourd would return for the eighth season.[5]
On June 14, 2018, Ryan Murphy revealed through Twitter that the eighth season will be the much-anticipated crossover between Murder House and Coven, despite the previous denial of it. [6]
Murphy has promised that fan favorites will return and many of the witches from Coven have been asked to return. [7] On June 17, Emma Roberts announced her return as Madison Montgomery [8] and Sarah Paulson announced that Cordelia Foxx will be back. [9]
Murphy also addressed online rumors that season 8 might be titled "Radioactive". Says the producer, "I heard about that rumor. Well, that's based on a fact that we've cleared a lot of titles for that show. It's an interesting idea. I can neither confirm nor deny."[10]
Murphy also revealed to EW that his long-time star (and muse) Sarah Paulson would have a very specific look for this installment. "Sarah Paulson is very excited about the dental appliances she will be wearing on the show," teases Murphy.[11]
On July 27, 2018, Murphy announced that Cody Fern will be playing the role of Michael Langdon, the hellspawn from the first season, Murder House.[12][13]
On August 7, 2018, Ryan Murphy revealed that Stevie Nicks, Lily Rabe, Gabourey Sidibe, Frances Conroy, and Taissa Farmiga will all return for Apocalypse.[14] They will all reprise their role as the witches from Coven.[15]
In the second half of August 2018, more information about Murder House connections were released. First, the return of American Horror Story alumna Jessica Lange, who would reprise her Emmy-winning role as Constance Langdon from the first season. [16] It was later revealed that Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott will be returning for Apocalypse, reprising their roles as Vivien and Ben Harmon.[17] Taissa Farmiga will also reprise her role of Violet Harmon in addition to Zoe[18], joined by Evan Peters in his role of Tate Langdon, among other new characters.
On September 5, 2018, Dame Joan Collins revealed in an interview with Larry King that she will be playing "at least, three to four different roles", implying a trichotomy to the season's plot structure.[19]
Promotional posters on Twitter and Instagram reveal the post-apocalyptic ruins of locations featured in every past season: The Murder House, Briarcliff Manor, Miss Robichaux's Academy, Fraulein Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities, the Hotel Cortez, the Roanoke House, and Brookfield Heights, implying that every season will be interconnected this season.
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