Seth Gabel returns to play Jeffrey Dahmer in "American Horror Story: Season 13," reuniting with fellow actor Evan Peters, who previously portrayed the serial killer in the first season of "Monster," according to reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.
Gabel's involvement in the new season marks his continuation with Ryan Murphy's horror franchise. The outlet notes that Gabel will address a cliffhanger from the "Coven" season, though specific details about that plot point remain unclear from available information.
Peters originally took on the Dahmer role in "Monster," the first installment of Murphy's true crime anthology series that expanded the "American Horror Story" universe. Now both actors will inhabit versions of the same historical figure within the franchise's interconnected storytelling.
The reporting indicates that Gabel and Peters will share the role across the new season, though the mechanics of how their performances divide the character remain unspecified. The involvement of both actors suggests Murphy's continued commitment to the franchise's tradition of casting and recasting across seasons and spinoffs.
"American Horror Story: Season 13" continues Murphy's pattern of drawing established talent back to the horror series while expanding its narrative scope. The season represents another chapter in the franchise's evolution since its 2011 debut, blending the original anthology structure with the expanded Monster universe that has grown to include multiple interconnected stories.