HBO’s Upcoming Movie Serves As The American Horror Story Reunion We’ve Wanted For 10 Years

Ten years after American Horror Story: Coven‘s release, an upcoming HBO film is reuniting its key cast members. Serving as the third installment of the FX horror anthology series, American Horror Story: Coven ranks among the highest-viewed seasons of the franchise and even boasts an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%. After its release in 2013, the season even earned seventeen Primetime Emmy Award nominations, making it one of the most successful additions to the Ryan Murphy franchise.

Although many factors contributed to the season’s success, the incredible performances of its talented cast played a crucial role in making its story beats impactful and memorable. Unfortunately, since American Horror Story is an anthology, season 3’s actors never shared the screen again like they did in Coven. Even in the future, it seems unlikely that the primary cast members of American Horror Story: Coven will be seen together in the series. However, an upcoming HBO movie is about to bring them together in an unofficial reunion.

HBO’s The Great Lillian Hall Serves As An American Horror Story: Coven Reunion

Four AHS: Coven Stars Are Reuniting In The Great Lillian Hall

American Horror Story

Narratively, HBO’s upcoming film, The Great Lillian Hall, may have nothing in common with American Horror Story. However, its cast surprisingly includes Jessica Lange, Lily Rabe, and Kathy Bates, who are all American Horror Story veterans. The last time all three actors had major roles in the same installment of the Ryan Murphy series was in American Horror Story season 3. It has been nearly a decade since the season’s release, and the actors have not had the opportunity to share the screen until now.

The Great Lillian Hall has no underlying connections with AHS , but the actors’ reunion unintentionally adds a layer of nostalgia to the film.

Interestingly, The Great Lillian Hall‘s director, Michael Cristofer, was also a cast member in American Horror Story: Coven. He played the millionaire witch-hunter, Harrison Renard, in the series and appeared in three episodes. The fact that four actors involved in the same American Horror Story season are now reuniting for The Great Lillian Hall makes the movie an intriguing project for viewers who followed the actors’ journey in the Ryan Murphy anthology series. The Great Lillian Hall has no underlying connections with AHS, but the actors’ reunion unintentionally adds a layer of nostalgia to the film.

What Is The Great Lillian Hall About?

The Great Lillian Hall Is About The Struggles Of A Broadway Star

Jessica Lange in The Great Lillian

According to The Great Lillian Hall‘s logline, the film follows a beloved Broadway star, Lillian Range, who has dedicated all her time to preparing for an upcoming big role. However, her story takes a grim turn when sudden confusion and forgetfulness hits her. As she struggles to make it to her opening night while somehow holding on to the remnants of her memory and identity, her emotional journey teaches her a lot about what the spotlight means to her and how it compares to the real world’s expectations of her.

As its plot suggests, The Great Lillian Hall does not fall under the horror genre. However, the movie’s cast promises it will be as compelling (if not more) as American Horror Story: Coven. The Great Lillian Hall is scheduled to be released on HBO on May 31, 2024, at 8 pm ET/PT.