Kim Kardashian Says She's Taking Acting Lessons For Her Role In 'American Horror Story: Delicate'
By Favour Adegoke on May 3, 2023 at 2:00 AM EDT
Kim Kardashianis set to star in "American Horror Story: Delicate," a season based on Danielle Valentine's book "Delicate Condition." In an interview, the reality star revealed that she has been taking acting lessons in preparation for her role. She also shared that filming will begin at the end of the month.
In addition to the new casts, the upcoming season of the spine-chilling show will also be led by show-runner Halley Feiffer. The powerhouse executive production team includes Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
Keep on reading to learn more.
Kim Kardashian Is Taking Acting Lessons For 'AHS' Role
In a recent interview with Variety on the Met Gala red carpet, Kim Kardashian revealed that she is taking acting classes to prepare for her highly anticipated role in "American Horror Story: Delicate."
The SKIMS founder was cast alongside Emma Roberts as a leading actor for season 12 of the FX anthology series. The show's co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed that her part was specially written for her.
Although Kardashian has appeared in several shows and films in the past, her role in "American Horror Story: Delicate" is expected to be her most significant acting job yet. When asked by the outlet if she was preparing for her part and taking acting classes, the reality star replied in the affirmative, stating, "I am, of course, yes, yes. It's a challenge. I like to challenge myself."
'We Start Shooting At The End Of The Month'
Kardashian's upcoming role in "American Horror Story: Delicate" has created a lot of excitement among her fans. Although she did not divulge details about her character in the series, the news of her casting has generated a lot of buzz.
However, she confirmed that she will start shooting her scenes for the show at the end of May. "We start shooting my stuff at the end of this month. But production has already started, and I'm so excited," she said. "It's enjoyable to step outside your comfort zone, try something new, and grow. I'm so excited for the experience," the 42-year-old added.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming season of "AHS" will be based on the novel "Delicate Condition" by Danielle Valentine. The story is a thriller that revolves around a woman who believes that someone is trying to harm her pregnancy.
Patti Lupone Criticizes Kim Kardashian's Casting In 'AHS'
As the premiere of "American Horror Story: Delicate" draws closer, more details about the cast are revealed. Matt Czuchry, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Cara Delevingne are among the latest actors to join the show, with Annabelle Dexter-Jones and Odessa A'zion also set to appear in the upcoming season, according to Variety.
However, not everyone is thrilled about the casting choices. Patti Lupone, who has previously appeared on Ryan Murphy-produced shows, recently criticized the decision to cast Kardashian in the series, expressing her displeasure on "Watch What Happens Live." The two-time Grammy award-winning actress believes Kardashian's casting takes opportunities away from full-time actors.
She drove her point home by referencing the Noël Coward song "Mrs. Worthington," saying, "Excuse me, excuse me, Kim. What are you doing with your life? Don't get on the stage, Mrs. Worthington."
'AHS' Season 12: Everything You Need To Know
The highly anticipated season of FX's "American Horror Story" promises to bring several changes that will excite both fans of the show and horror enthusiasts. The new season will be based on a book for the first time in the series' history.
The spine-chilling series will also have a new show-runner -Halley Feiffer, who previously worked on Ryan Murphy's hit series, "Impeachment: American Crime Story." Feiffer will be joined by a formidable creative team of executive producers, including Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Scott Robertson, and Alexis Martin Woodall.
Although an exact release date is yet to be announced, fans can expect to see the new "American Horror Story" season in the summer of 2023.
Unfortunately, to the dismay of 'AHS' fans, Emmy-winning actress Sarah Paulson has revealed that she won't return to the show anytime soon. Paulson has appeared in nine seasons of the popular series, including the most recent one, "AHS: Double Feature."
She spoke to Variety in an interview, saying, "I'm always open to it, but I feel like I've been doing it for a long time, and people might start getting sick of me in that world. Let someone else scream and run and cry for a second. Other people can do that, too!"