In light of the news that "American Horror Story" Season 7 will tackle the 2016 US Presidential Election, series creator and showrunner Ryan Murphy wants to clarify a few details about the new installment.
When Murphy revealed that the new season of the hit FX horror anthology series is going to focus on politics, many fans were quick to speculate that it will automatically feature characters inspired from president-elect Donald Trump and his opponent, Hillary Clinton. Days after Murphy's announcement, he is now making it clear to avid followers of the series that the opposing duo will not be featured in any way on "American Horror Story" Season 7.
According to a report from Indie Wire, the prolific producer gave an update about the show at the Publicists Guild Awards Luncheon in Beverly Hills on Friday.
"The themes of 'American Horror Story' have always been allegories," Murphy said.
"You will not see [Donald] Trump and [Hillary] Clinton as characters on the show."
With production set to begin in March, "American Horror Story" Season 7 is shaping up to be one of Murphy's most controversial projects to date. His decision to tackle one of the most shocking events in US history can make for some interesting storylines and character depictions that would surely spark conversations around the world.
Apart from its political theme, not much is known about the plot of "American Horror Story" Season 7. On casting, however, Murphy recently announced that original cast members Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters are already booked to play roles in the new season. The title is also yet to be determined.
Back in October, Murphy revealed in a report from Entertainment Weekly that he is eyeing to do a crossover season of the series which will link characters from Season 1's Murder House and Season 3's Coven.
FX has yet to announce official premiere date of 'American Horror Story" Season 7.
