Ryan Murphy and Angelica Ross to Lead Black Women-Led Season of Ahs

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Ryan Murphy has announced that the next season of American Horror Story will be led by Black women.

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The season will feature a cast of mostly new faces, with some returning favorites.

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Angelica Ross, who starred in Murphy's show Pose, will be one of the leads.

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The theme and title of the season have not yet been revealed.

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This move is part of Murphy's efforts to increase diversity and representation in his projects.

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