Kim Kardashian and the rest of the “American Horror Story” season 12 cast are ready to rock some cradles in the first look at the newest horror installment. On July 20, FX unveiled a mysterious teaser for season 12, which features shots of Kardashian sporting a blond wig and ghostly makeup as she holds a baby. Series stars Emma Roberts and Cara Delevingne are also seen in the trailer — set to an ominous rendition of “Rock-a-Bye Baby” — but as expected, it hardly dives into the theme of the upcoming season.
So far, the only thorough updates we’ve gotten from “American Horror Story” season 12 have been the cast, which has added a lot of new faces to the TV franchise. In addition to Kardashian and Delevingne, “Pose” alum Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has joined the show — but that’s not all.
In a June interview with People, Zachary Quinto not only revealed that he’ll make a cameo in the upcoming season, but he also said that he was “really impressed” by Kardashian’s acting skills. “I did a cameo on this season of ‘American Horror Story’ and I got to meet her,” Quinto said. “She was so lovely and warm and, really, I don’t think she needs my advice.”
He added, “She seemed really in her element, and I was really impressed by her spirit and her openness. I really look forward to seeing this season because I think she’s gonna do a wonderful job.”
On April 10, Kardashian announced she’d joined the anthology series, sharing a video set to eerie music Instagram; the clip also revealed that the season would be called “Delicate.” Roberts shared the same video on her Instagram that day, along with the caption, “This summer…Kim and I are DELICATE.”
Variety confirmed the news shortly after Kardashian posted the video, with a rep for “American Horror Story” creator Ryan Murphy telling the outlet that the star’s character was designed especially for her. Reps for FX and Kardashian did not respond to POPSUGAR’s request for comment.
Speaking to Variety at the 2023 Met Gala, Kardashian gave an update on filming, saying, “We start shooting my stuff at the end of this month. But production has already started and I’m so excited.” Though she didn’t reveal much about her role, she did add, “It’s really fun to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new and grow. I’m so excited for the experience.” Kardashian also revealed she took acting lessons to prepare, saying, “It’s a challenge. I like to challenge myself.”
Kardashian’s “American Horror Story” debut will be her largest acting role to date. She’s had smaller roles in 2008’s “Disaster Movie,” a 2009 episode of “CSI: NY,” and 2012’s “Drop Dead Diva,” among others, and in the years since she’s made a number of high-profile cameos and hosted an episode of “Saturday Night Live.” She’s also continued to work on her business and reality TV projects, including the third season of “The Kardashians.”
While we wait for a premiere date, keep reading for everything else we know about “American Horror Story: Delicate” so far.
“American Horror Story: Delicate” Teaser
“American Horror Story: Delicate” Cast
Kardashian and Roberts are joined by Matt Czuchry of “Gilmore Girls” and “The Resident,” who is making his “AHS” debut, per The Hollywood Reporter. Joining them are Delevingne and Rodriguez, Deadline confirmed on April 28. Quinto will make a cameo appearance in season 12 as well. No other details about their roles have been released at the moment.
“American Horror Story: Delicate” Plot
Based on Danielle Valentine’s thriller novel “Delicate Condition,” out in August, season 12 will center on “a woman who becomes convinced that a sinister figure is going to great lengths to make sure her pregnancy never happens,” per Deadline; the outlet added the installment’s “being billed as a feminist update of ‘Rosemary’s Baby.'” “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story” writer Halley Feiffer will serve as showrunner and writer for all of the season’s episodes.