'American Horror Story' Season 5 Cast: Evan Peters Wants To Play A 'Scandalous' Character In 'Hotel'

The actor is anxious to play a character with a dark edge.

By Kevin Jacobsen, EnStars on Jun 11, 2015 02:49 PM EDT

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• 'American Horror Story' star Evan Peters (Photo : Mark Davis/Getty Images)

Evan Peters wants to play a really messed up character in FX's American Horror Story: Hotel.

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Peters recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about his role of Jimmy Darling in AHS: Freak Show and what he's hoping to play in season 5, titled Hotel.

"He was kind of the leader in the freak show - and it was a really hard role. There was a lot of emotion involved, a lot of physical stuff," Peters admitted. "Wearing those [deformed] hands every day and trying to make them believable was very difficult. I mean, they were rubber. You can't really touch anything because the paint rubs off quickly and the glue comes undone. They were a very temperamental prosthetic."

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The actor also explained how he was drawn into the world of Ryan Murphy's horror anthology series before the first season.

"I was basically out of work. I didn't know it was going to be anything like it ended up being, but I just fell in love with [my character] Tate," Peters said. "Then Ryan called me and asked me if I wanted to do season two and said, 'Do you want to be a different character? Because it's going to be a whole new story.' That's a huge draw because you don't get pigeonholed. I've had the opportunity to play four different characters so far, which is just unheard of."

Peters has now starred in all five seasons of American Horror Story, one of very few actors to do so. He has played a variety of characters over the years from the trouble teen Tate in season 1 to "lobster boy" Jimmy Darling in Freak Show.

Now the actor wants to play someone with an edge in Hotel.

"Something totally scandalous. I like the real f-ed up stuff," Peters said, when asked who he wants to play in the fifth season.

Very little has been revealed about who Peters is playing in Hotel, though Murphy did tweet that the actor will be in "Room 64," which will probably have an ominous vibe to it.  

American Horror Story: Hotel begins in October on FX, though the network has not yet announced a specific premiere date.

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again: Tate. bring him back, Murchuck! you guys know you want to

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Evan Peters And Sarah Paulson Will Play Villains in ‘AHS: Hotel’; Both Cast Members Excited To Play The ‘Horrible Bad Guy’ In Season 5

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Returning cast members Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson are rumored to play villains in "AHS: Hotel." Both vets are willing and even excited to return even if this means they won't be the good guys this season 5!

Last April 13, Ryan Murphy, the producer of the show tweeted that Sarah Paulson will be "the baddest bad girl of them all." This spoiler left fans wondering what Sarah's next role will be. In a recent interview with The Wrap, the actress, who played Bette and Dot Tattler in last season's "AHS: Freak Show" hinted fans with "Well I think I've never played any villain in the show, so perhaps there's going to be an element of bad bad girl."

After his interview with Gold Derby, Evan Peters, who is also a regular on the show, is also surmised to portray a villain in "AHS: Hotel." When asked if he is willing to play an antagonist in the succeeding seasons, he replied  "I'd love to. I mean, whatever they give me I'll play. I really don't mind. I think that it's just so fun to work on the show, so I would definitely in a heartbeat."

Although Evans and Paulson didn't really confirm the speculations, fans can only hope that "AHS: Hotel" will be as amazing and creepy as its preceding seasons. New spoilers regarding the plot have not yet been given other than the fact that Kathy Bates will be running the already infamous Hotel in season 5.

It will be strange not seeing Jessica Lange on the show; however, Ryan Murphy's new cast will definitely not disappoint! Ryan Murphy announced that Chloe Sevigny who played the character Shelley will return to "AHS: Hotel." New actors such as the pop star Lady Gaga and "New Girl"'s Max Greenfield were also welcomed into the "AHS" family.

"AHS: Hotel" release date is set in October, which is why the team will start shooting this July in Los Angeles. With San Diego Comic-Con happening in July 8-12, more spoilers regarding "AHS: Hotel" will surely come. 

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it's funny how they called Evan Peters, "Evans"... that's what you get for having last name first names and first name last names... whatever the hell that means.

anyways: YEAH. FUCK. FUCKING. YEAH. Evan's playing the bad guy again. i don't know about you, but i'm hoping for Tate Pt. 2. god, i love that guy so much.

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AMERICAN HORROR STORY: Freak Show Cast Revealed at Paleyfest 2014 & Highlights!

WHAT?! "The Thing" is playing Kathy Fucking Amazing Bates' ex husband AND Evan's father?! (btw: loved Evan's face when Murphy said he was gonna play his dad, he didn't even know. god, i love Evan so much.). i'm so excited about this cast. i wish Taissa had a character too though... i miss her already. also: i can't believe it's gonna be Miss Lange's last season T_T

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TV: New Details about ‘American Horror Story’ Season 4, ‘Freak Show’

March 25, 2014 | By Alyssa Pando

A while back, some pictures that turned out to just be fan art were released which depicted the next season of “American Horror Story” as a carnival. Turns out they were insanely close to the actual storyline which is that season 4, as reported by EW, will have a “Freak Show” theme.

Jessica Lange is again the leading lady, this time a German ex-pat in charge of one of the United State’s last freak shows. It’s set in 1950 in Jupiter, Florida, and the showcased performers are all some very recognizable names. Set to return are Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy and Angela Bassett as freaks rescued by Lange’s character. And Emma Roberts might come back too. Eh.

Ryan Murphy went more for gore than psychological horror in season 3 of the show, but the set-up for this one seems like psychological scarring is likely. Creepy is always scarier than bloody, try and prove me wrong. Also, seeing as this is reportedly Lange’s last season on the show, we can only give a collective sob and hope it will do her justice.

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at least Evan will be in it (: i'm really, really excited about Emma Roberts. and of course, reading names like: Ms. Lange, Kathy Bates (the Queen), Sarah Paulson, Frances Conroy (god, i love her so fucking much) and Angela Bassett is reasuring... it'll be epic. or it'll be really, really bad. i won't get my hopes up until i see a trailer in like... July... why do we have to wait for so long?! not fair =3=

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'American Horror Story' Season 4 Title Revealed

Showrunner Ryan Murphy broke the news Monday on Twitter.

10:20 AM PDT 3/24/2014 by Lesley Goldberg

American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy has announced the subtitle of the FX anthology's fourth season.

The showrunner broke his Twitter hiatus Monday to reveal that the next installment of the series will be titled American Horror Story: Freak Show.

The new title comes as little surprise after AHS writer Douglas Petrie confirmed that the next incarnation of the series will be set in a spooky carnival.

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When asked if the drama would focus on a "carnival" theme, Petrie confirmed the concept. "Very roughly, that's the idea," he told panelists Moira Kirland (Arrow, Castle) and Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett (Syfy's upcoming 12 Monkeys) during a Nerdist Writers Panel podcast.

Murphy previously announced that season four will take place in the 1950s, further narrowing the overall concept of the season, which is poised to be the final run for star Jessica Lange. Additional casting announcements have not yet been made. The creators and a handful of players from the repertory cast are set for the March 28 AHS panel at PaleyFest, where last year Murphy announced the third season concept and Coven subtitle.

Freak Show follows AHS' Murder House, Asylum and Coven runs and debuts in October on FX. 

hollywoodreporter.com

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at least with the idea of there being clowns we can hope Murchuk will bring back the 'horror' fact to the show... cuz, lemme tell ya: it hasn't been scary since season 1, you feel me?

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'American Horror Story' Season 4 'Carnival' Premise Revealed

'American Horror Story' Season 4 'Carnival' Premise Revealed

3/17/2014, by Lesley Goldberg

Writer Douglas Petrie confirms the next incarnation of the FX anthology will be set in a spooky carnival.

"American Horror Story: Coven"

Season four of American Horror Story is starting to take shape.

While there has been no official announcement about just what the upcoming season of the FX anthology will focus on, writer Douglas Petrie confirmed one of the rumors during the Nerdist Writers Panel podcast.

When asked if the Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk drama would focus on a "carnival" theme, Petrie confirmed the concept. "Very roughly, that's the idea," he told panelists Moira Kirland (Arrow, Castle) and Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett (Syfy's upcoming 12 Monkeys).

Showrunner Murphy previously announced that season four will take place in the 1950s, further narrowing the overall concept of the season, which is poised to be the final run for star Jessica Lange. Additional casting announcements have not yet been made. The creators and a handful of players from the repertory cast are set for the March 28 AHS panel at PaleyFest, where last year Murphy announced the third season concept and Coven subtitle.

The "carnival" theme would follow AHS' Murder House, Asylum and Coven runs and debut in October on FX.  

hollywoodreporter.com

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i'm less and less excited for American Horror Story with each season that goes by... and knowing this will be Ms. Lange's last season... it's all just sad. i really hope Evan Peters gets a part. he's brilliant.

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'American Horror Story' Adds Emma Roberts to its 'Coven'

She joins boyfriend Evan Peters in the third season of the FX anthology.

Emma Roberts

FX is welcoming another member into its coven.

Emma Roberts is joining the third-season cast of American Horror Story: Coven, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Details on which character the actress will play are being kept under wraps other than the fact she's a party girl.

While little is known about the witch-themed season three of American Horror Story, producers said at PaleyFest in March that the series would again search for haunted places in America. Co-creator Ryan Murphy previously told The Hollywood Reporter that next year would feature three characters playing real people, with co-star Kathy Bates being one of them.

Roberts joins a growing cast in the anthology fromGlee's Murphy and Brad Falchuk that also includes her boyfriend Evan Peters, who will be back for his third run.

Previously announced co-stars for season three include Angela Bassett, Patti LuPone,Gabourey Sidibe, Bates and returning players Jessica Lange, Peters, Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy and Lily Rabe. Season t here will bow in October.

For Roberts, the news comes after Fox passed on its adaptation of Delirium. The AHScasting keeps the actress in the 20th Television fold.

Roberts is repped by CAA and Sweeney Entertainment. TV Line first reported the news.

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i don't know how to feel about this. but i sure don't like Emma being called "Evan's girlfriend" or viceversa. i mean: yeah, sure, they're boyfriend-girlfriend, but they are their own person and they existed and acted before they started dating so... agh! fuck reporters!

anywhooo: i was hoping for Taissa and Evan to be a couple again this season. now i'm not sure i'll be getting that T.T

other thing: i really hope Taissa plays a crazy witch motherfucker, cuz i want Emma to be the scream queen of the series. or, wait: they can both be crazy witches motherfuckers... together! yeah, that'd be awesome! ♥

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Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe is joining the cast of "American Horror Story: Coven".

As announed by our very loved Ryan Murphy via twitter:

Source: hollywoodreporter.com

Showrunner Ryan Murphy makes the announcement the same day that the final season of Sidibe's "The Big C" premieres.

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe is heading from The Big C to American Horror Story: Coven.

"Thrilled to announce Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe is joining the cast of 'American Horror Story: Coven,' " Murphy tweeted.The Oscar nominee (Precious) has been added to the cast of the third season of the FX anthology series, showrunnerRyan Murphy revealed Monday.

Sidibe joins a cast that includes new addition Kathy Bates and returning players Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy and Lily Rabe.

Details on just who Sidibe will play are being kept under wraps.

Murphy's announcement comes the same day that the final season of Showtime's The Big C: Hereafterbegins its first of the cancer dramedy's final four episodes. Sidibe plays Andrea, an aspiring fashion student in the Laura Linney starrer.

While little is known about season three of the witch-themed American Horror Story: Coven, producers said at PaleyFest in March the series would again search for haunted places in America. Murphy previously told The Hollywood Reporter that next year would feature three characters playing real people, including previously announced castmember Bates.

"It's a really cool story that we've been talking for a couple years, and this seemed to be the year to do it," he said, noting the series will shoot in multiple locations, one of which is New Orleans -- the first time the series has exited its soundstage filming location. 

Sidibe is repped by UTA, Principal Entertainment and Felker Toczek.

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"American Horror Story: Coven"

This is genius...

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'American Horror Story' Cast Panel@PaleyFest (2013)

People just shout and clap at anything Murphy says...

Oh, how I wish I was one of those people...

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