While we’ve recently heard how mainstays Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters will not be back for American Horror Story: 1984, now comes word on someone who will be a part of this new AHS offering.

Taking to her own Twitter account, Pose’s Angelica Ross has confirmed that she’s joined the slasher-driven ninth season of American Horror Story.

I am ELATED to make history as the first trans actor to secure 2 series regular roles, leaping from #PoseFX to #AHS1984. Thank you @MrRPMurphy for the gift of playing Candy & creating my newest role on American Horror Story! I’m so honored & excited to join the @AHSFX family!!! pic.twitter.com/dRBprRUPDY

— Angelica Ross (@angelicaross) 10 July 2019

 

To date, the only confirmed cast members for AHS: 1984 are Emma Roberts and Olympian Gus Kenworthy.

American Horror Story: 1984 will premiere on September 18th.