'American Horror Story' Season 7 To Feature Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, 2016 Elections Plot

The 2016 elections were an intense time in American history and it's about to become the "American Horror Story" Season 7 theme. The producers have hinted that that they will cast actors to play Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, who will play a minor role in the story.

Showrunner Ryan Murphy told E! News that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will indeed be featured in "American Horror Story" Season 7. However, he clarified that the season will not focus on the pair. Instead, they will be a springboard for the center of the story. He also said that the election and its aftermath were a horror story for some people, so the producers and writers wanted to explore that.

Many fans had speculated that "American Horror Story" Season 7 cast member Sarah Paulson will portray Clinton, but Murphy dismissed those rumors. He also said that the show has always served as an allegory for human struggle. The script is halfway through, but Murphy said the first episode will start with the election.

Only Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson were confirmed as the "American Horror Story" Season 7 actors. No other actors have been casted yet and Murphy certainly did not reveal whether Lady Gaga will join the upcoming season since the singer is busy with her other projects. What Murphy did hint at is that the season will reveal some explosive secrets about the universe of "American Horror Story".

Den of Geek also reported that the recent "American Horror Story" Season 7 teaser could explore the cruise ship plotline. The video, which was uploaded on Twitter, showed a shot of ocean waves and the stick dolls from "Roanoke". This could be what Murphy has been saying about showing the connection between the different seasons, with the different stories and themes finally converging.

Last year, Murphy said that several characters from Season 4 will return in "American Horror Story" Season 7. He did not clarify in recent interviews whether the show will still pursue that plot, but it will certainly tie the seasons together. Accordingly, Season 7 and 8 will show how the previous seasons were connected to one another.