Another major return has been confirmed for American Horror Story Season 13, as a first-look reveal brings back one of the franchise’s most iconic characters. Emma Roberts is officially returning as Madison Montgomery, the fan-favorite witch from Coven.
This marks Roberts’ seventh appearance in the long-running anthology series, further strengthening Season 13’s lineup of returning legacy characters.
Madison Montgomery, originally introduced as a rebellious Hollywood starlet with powerful telekinetic abilities, quickly became one of the standout characters in the franchise. Her return suggests that Season 13 will continue leaning into the witch-centric mythology that made Coven and Apocalypse some of the show’s most popular installments.
The announcement follows closely behind confirmations that Sarah Paulson and Jessica Lange are also returning, signaling a major “all-star” approach for the upcoming season.
The cast for Season 13 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked in the show’s history, including Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and more.
Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, American Horror Story Season 13 is set to premiere on FX in September 2026, with more character reveals expected in the coming weeks.
With multiple fan-favorite characters returning, the new season is already shaping up to be a major nostalgia-driven event for long-time viewers of the series.
