Ariana Grande American Horror Story Season 13 update has shocked fans as the singer and actress has officially withdrawn from the upcoming horror anthology series before filming her scenes. Grande was originally announced as a new cast member for the 13th season, but dropped out because of scheduling conflicts with her music commitments.
This follows months after the excitement surrounding her joining the Ryan Murphy-created series. Grande’s casting created plenty of buzz, as it would’ve marked her first appearance in American Horror Story, although she previously worked with Murphy on the comedy-horror series Scream Queens in 2015.
Reports say Ariana Grande’s departure from American Horror Story Season 13 was because of a scheduling conflict with her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Her touring commitments conflicted with the change in production schedules for the show to a time in which she was unable to be involved. Grande is said to have not been involved in any filming before leaving the project.
Why AHS Fans Should Care About Ariana Grande’s Exit
Grande’s inclusion was listed as one of the biggest shocks in the Season 13 cast announcement. The new season has already been generating buzz for bringing back a number of franchise favourites including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett and Kathy Bates.
Fans were buzzing about what kind of character Grande would play when she was first announced to the cast, particularly after her recent success in the Wicked franchise as Glinda. However, official details about her potential character were never released, as Ryan Murphy productions are known for keeping story details private.
Grande’s exit is not expected to affect the release of American Horror Story Season 13. The new season is set to premiere on September 24 on FX and Hulu, with production moving forward with its remaining cast members.
AHS Season 13 Still Brings Back Big Franchise Names
The new season will be an in-depth look at the history of the show, with actors from previous chapters of the anthology series returning. The cast announcement has caused excitement amongst long-time viewers with the return of a number of actors who starred in favourite seasons.
But the exit isn’t a move away from acting for Grande. She is still pursuing her music career and other entertainment projects, including upcoming film and stage work.
Ariana Grande won’t be in American Horror Story Season 13, but the series still brings a much anticipated cast and a strong connection to its previous seasons. Her short stint has already become one of the biggest talking points around the new chapter.
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