Angela Bassett confirmed she will reprise her role as Marie Laveau in American Horror Story Season 13 [1].
These updates signal a return to one of the series' most prominent characters and a significant career shift for a lead role in a long-running procedural drama. The news comes as the actress manages multiple high-profile television commitments.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the Disney Upfront event in New York City, Bassett discussed her upcoming projects. She said she is returning to the horror anthology series, specifically returning to the role associated with the Coven storyline [1].
Bassett also provided a development regarding her role in 9-1-1. She said that her character, Athena Grant, will be promoted to detective in Season 10 [2]. This move marks a progression in the character's professional trajectory within the show's narrative.
While the American Horror Story return brings back a fan-favorite antagonist, the promotion in 9-1-1 alters the dynamic of the series' law enforcement elements. Bassett's dual presence in these distinct genres highlights her range across both supernatural horror and contemporary drama.
“Angela Bassett confirmed she will reprise her role as Marie Laveau”
The return of Marie Laveau suggests that American Horror Story Season 13 will lean into established lore or character arcs from previous seasons rather than a completely standalone story. Simultaneously, the promotion of Athena Grant in 9-1-1 indicates a shift in the show's internal power structure, likely changing how the series handles its investigative plots as it enters its 10th season.
