Kim Kardashian Joining American Horror Story Is The Most Ryan Murphy Move Possible And We’re Shocked It Took This Long

While details about both stars’ roles remain scarce, Ryan Murphy told The Hollywood Reporter that Kardashian’s role is “fun, stylish, and ultimately terrifying,” and that it was written specifically for Kardashian by Halley Feiffer. Feiffer will reportedly act as sole showrunner and writer this season, a rarity for a show that’s typically has several writers. Before helming this Kardashian-led season of “American Horror Story,” she previously worked on the magical realist Apple TV+ anthology, “Roar,” and Showtime’s surreal and profound comedy, “Kidding.” Feiffer also penned a pivotal episode of the Murphy-created series, “American Crime Story: Impeachment.”

“Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the ‘AHS’ family,” Murphy told THR before adding, “Emma and I are excited about collaborating with this true force in the culture.” This short and sweet statement gets to the root of why this collaboration isn’t a surprise. Murphy has long been interested in the people whose presence on TV and in the tabloids drives conversations in American culture. He’s tackled the O.J. Simpson trial, the Bill Clinton impeachment scandal, and the drama behind “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?” Even the highly fictionalized “American Horror Story” sometimes pulls from real events the public is obsessed with, such as the 2016 election.