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    News "American Horror Story: Freak Show" Will Feature Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson and More; Additional Details Revealed Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett and Frances Conroy will return for the fourth installment of "American Horror Story," according to Deadline.com.
    By Adam Hetrick
    March 25, 2014

    As previously reported, series creator Ryan Murphy revealed via twitter March 24 that the fourth season of "AHS" will be titled "Freak Show."

    Deadline reveals further details on season four, stating that "Freak Show" will be set in 1950 Jupiter, FL. Lange will portray a German ex-pat managing one of the last freak shows in the country. Set to play the performers in the troupe are Bates, Paulson, Bassett, Conroy and Evan Peters.

    Tony Award winner Denis O'Hare and Emma Roberts are also in talks to be part of season four.

    A Sneak Peek at Patti LuPone, Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett, Lily Rabe, Denis O'Hare and More in "American Horror Story: Coven"

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    A Sneak Peek at Patti LuPone, Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett, Lily Rabe, Denis O'Hare and More in "American Horror Story: Coven"

    The new season of "American Horror Story: Coven," set in New Orleans and featuring a host of Broadway actresses — including Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, Angela Bassett and Jessica Lange — premieres Oct. 9 at 10 PM on FX. Read the Playbill.com story.

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    Jessica Lange, Emma Roberts, Jamie Brewer, Taissa Farmiga and Gabourey Sidibe
    Jessica Lange, Emma Roberts, Jamie Brewer, Taissa Farmiga and Gabourey Sidibe
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    Gabourey Sidibe
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