Ariana Grande has pulled out of American Horror Story season 13, according to Deadline. The singer was announced as a cast member last year but will not appear due to timing changes with production and her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour.
Production Conflicts and Tour Schedule
Filming for AHS season 13 is currently underway, with cast members spotted in New York City. Grande's tour schedule includes dates in New York, Boston, Montreal, and Chicago throughout July and early August, followed by 10 shows at London's O2 Arena. Deadline reports that Grande did not shoot any scenes for the upcoming season.
Cast and Theme
Season 13 will bring back the Coven storyline, featuring returning actors including Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Frances Conroy, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, Avantika, and Alex Consani. Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, and Kathy Bates are also part of the ensemble. Grande was expected to reunite with Ryan Murphy for the first time since Scream Queens, where she played Chanel #2.
Uncertain Role
It remains unclear what character Grande was set to play. Many fans speculated she might join the Coven, especially after her role as Glinda in the Wicked film adaptation. The season premieres on Thursday, September 24.
