DespiteRyan Murphy’sexit to Netflix, it appears the prolific producer/writer/director’s most popular series will still be continuing on FX. The network announced today that it has ordered three additional seasons ofAmerican Horror Story, bringing Seasons 11, 12, and 13 to the cable network in the coming years. FX had previously ordered the show up toAmerican Horror StorySeason 10, which will debut later this year, but the series’ future was up in the air after Murphy ended his ongoing deal with FX and jumped ship to Netflix in the wake of Disney’s purchase of Fox.
Murphy was fearful that his creative freedom may be infringed if he stayed at FX, plus Netflix was offering insane money and the opportunity to spearhead feature films (his first Netflix movie,Prom,will be released this year). And given that Murphy is still intimately involved in the creation and production of each season ofAmerican Horror Story, many—including Murphy himself—wondered if the show would continue.
But continue it will, under the stewardship of creators Murphy andBrad Falchuck. “Ryan and Brad are the undisputed masters of horror TV, having created the anthological limited series withAmerican Horror Storyand sustaining its success for nearly a decade as FX’s highest-rated series,” saidJohn Landgraf, Chariman of FX Networks and FX Productions. “We are grateful to them andDana Waldenand our studio partners for committing to another three years.AHShas showcased a wealth of award winning actors since day one and we appreciate the contributions of everyone, including Ryan, Brad and fellow executive producers Tim Minear, James Wong, Alexis Martin Woodall and Bradley Buecker, the writers, directors, cast and crew for each new, unforgettable installment ofAmerican Horror Story.”
American Horror Storyhas consistently been one of FX’s highest-rated programs, and the anthology nature of the limited series allows the cast, setting, and characters to remain fluid and fresh—albeit to wildly uneven results from season to season.
Murphy also hasAmerican Crime Story, which got off to a robust start withThe People v. O.J. Simpson. That inaugural installment was a critical and ratings smash and won a bevy of Emmys, and while the second installment—The Assassination of Gianni Versace—drew less buzz,it was no less great. The third installment of that anthology,Impeachment, will cover the impeachment of PresidentBill Clintonand is due to debut on FX later this year.
