“It couldn’t get much worse”: Kim Kardashian Set to Star in American Horror Story With Emma Roberts
Kim Kardashian is a well-known personality in pop culture and is renowned for her lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and fame as a reality TV star. In the early 2000s, she first gained attention as a personal stylist for celebrities, however, it’s her family reality show that put her in the spotlight. The 42-year-old will join the cast of the top-rated television series American Horror Story for its upcoming twelfth season, along with Emma Roberts, a familiar face who has been a recurring member of the show since its third season.
The news of Kardashian’s casting has caused a stir of both boredom and anticipation among fans of the series.
New Season Of American Horror Story Welcomes Reality TV Star
The TV personality Kim Kardashian, who will be making her acting debut, will appear in the new season of AHS. The upcoming season is set to air later this year, and Kardashian will become a member of the cast of American Horror Story alongside established cast members like Emma Roberts.
A teaser for the 12th season of the FX series was shared by the businesswoman on Instagram on Monday, which included a message,
“Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian are delicate,” and it is accompanied by a broken version of “Rock-a-Bye Baby.”
The mother of four has now joined the Ryan Murphy Repertory Company. However, nothing much has been revealed about the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star’s role in the famous television series.
FX has confirmed Kardashian’s casting to the media, and Murphy has shared his excitement for the reality star joining AHS, stating,
“Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the AHS family,”
He added, “Emma and I are excited about collaborating with this true force in the culture,” and continued,
“Halley Feiffer has written a fun, stylish, and ultimately terrifying role, especially for Kim, and this season is ambitious and unlike anything we have ever done.”
The 12th season of American Horror Story has been titled Delicate and is said to be based on the upcoming novel Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine. According to THR, the book is the source.
“Gripping thriller that follows a woman convinced a sinister figure is going to great lengths to make sure her pregnancy never happens ― while the men in her life refuse to believe a word she says.”
The 32-year-old has also been a part of the star cast of the famous series since the 2013 edition, named Coven.
The series has a reputation for bringing in new and exciting talents, so it will be interesting to see how the media personality’s acting debuts will fare on this thrilling show. But, some fans have expressed their dissatisfaction, saying that by casting Kardashian, the show is taking a terrible turn.
AHS Fans Criticize Kim Kardashian’s Acting Debut
The recent announcement about the ex-partner of Kanye West’s acting debut in the upcoming season of American Horror Story has caused a stir among the show’s fanbase. Some have voiced their disappointment and criticized the showrunner’s decision to cast Kardashian in the series.
Some viewers are worried that her involvement could distract from the originality of the series and cause the show’s overall quality to decline. These fans fear that Kardashian’s involvement could turn the show into a spectacle, rather than an enhanced and engaging work of horror fiction.
Interestingly, the announcement of the socialite’s involvement caused a notable reaction among fans. Many were surprised to see Kardashian’s name as the second to show up, prompting a wave of negative comments.
just when I thought AHS couldn't get any worse pic.twitter.com/9AlT7l4XKb
— deni maher (@duhovnolice) April 10, 2023
not Kim 💀 pic.twitter.com/PNTkgvkmmu
— Chris (@night_crawlingx) April 10, 2023
Some fans also compared Roberts and Kardashian.
emma slay but who tf thought kim’s a good idea
— jaz (@ekstremofiI) April 10, 2023
https://twitter.com/Scott_Hybrid08/status/1645550106110746626?s=20
https://twitter.com/maybegrayson/status/1645463104065773568?s=20
If Kim is in it, won't watch.
— Cindy Moss🌱Ⓥ (@CJMoss007) April 10, 2023
Although there are differing opinions regarding Kardashian’s debut as an actress in the upcoming season of American Horror Story, it is still uncertain how viewers will ultimately receive her performance.
The 12th season of the series is scheduled to be released later this year.
Source: Twitter
