Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts is pictured attending the Vanity Fair Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills California on Feb. 24, 2019. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

The “American Horror Story: 1984” premiere date has finally arrived and fans are anxious to know all about the cast starring in Season 9 of the FX anthology series. As the air date nears, showrunner, Ryan Murphy has released several trailers teasing what’s to come in this 80s slasher themed season.

Before tuning into the show, take some time to learn more about the cast that will be appearing on “American Horror Story” Season 9.

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts is a supporter of Hillary Clinton. Pictured: Roberts at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, on Feb. 28, 2016. Reuters

The actress will be appearing in “AHS: 1984” as Brooke Thompson. According to TVLine, Robert’s character has been described as an endearingly innocent young woman, who gets pressured into spending the summer at the eerie Camp Redwood.

Billie Lourd

Billie Lourde
Billie Lourde is pictured at the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in Hollywood, California on Dec. 14, 2015. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian

After preventing the end of the world in “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” as Mallory, Lourd will play Montana Duke in Season 9 of the series. Montana is the only girl in her group of friends and will happily invite Brooke to join them for a summer of fun.

John Carroll Lynch

John Carroll Lynch catch kid
John Carroll Lynch, poses during a photo session on Dec. 5, 2017 in Paris. Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images

Lynch, who previously played Twisty the Clown, will return the anthology series as a new villain called Mr. Jingles. The serial killer will kill off the visitors at Camp Redwood after escaping from a psychiatric facility.

Cody Fern

Cody Fern
Cody Fern will portray Michael Langdon “American Horror Story: Apocalypse.” The actor is pictured attending “Pose” Premiere on May 17, 2018 in New York City. Theo Wargo/Getty Images

After trying to cause the end of the world in “AHS” Apocalypse,” Fern will leave his villainous ways behind to portray Xavier Plympton. Fern’s character is an aerobics instructor, who will convince his friends to join him at Camp Redwood after landing a counselor gig.

Leslie Grossman

There isn’t much known about Grossman’s new character, Margaret Booth. However, it appears she will play an authoritative figure in the new season, like a camp counselor supervisor.

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson went for a dark bohemian look with a Andrew Gn Pre-Fall 2017 caftan gown in deep royal-blue brocade. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

After starring in eight seasons of “American Horror Story,” Paulson is expected to have a small role on “AHS: 1984.” Details about her character have not been released.

New Additions To The cast

“Glee” alum, Matthew Morrison will play Trevor Kirchner. Details about the character haven’t been revealed, but fans can expect to be distracted by his large mustache.

Gus Kenworthy

The Olympic gold medalist will make his debut in the “American Horror Story” universe as Chet Clancy, Brooke’s boyfriend.

DeRon Horton

The “Dear White People” star will play the role of Ray Powell, an optimistic young man, who is oblivious to the horrors at Camp Redwood.

Angelica Ross

The “Pose” star will play Rita, the camp’s nurse. When she isn’t busy helping the injured, she’ll be scaring campers with her spooky stories.

Tara Karsian

The “Doubt” actress will play the camp’s chef Bertie. Although she spends her time in the kitchen, Bertie knows all about the bodies that have been buried around Camp Redwood.

“American Horror Story: 1984” airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. EDT on FX.

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