<P> On November 10, 2015, the network renewed the series for a sixth cycle; which premiered on September 14, 2016 . In August 2015, co-creator Ryan Murphy commented on the sixth year, stating, "The next thing we're crafting up is very very different than (Hotel), not smaller . But just not opulent . More rogue and more dark ." In October 2015, when questioned about clues and hints alluding to the sixth season (as has been the status quo since the first season of the series) in Hotel, Murphy revealed he had yet to definitively decide on a theme, "This is an interesting year in that the idea that we're dealing with I've mentioned in several seasons . It's been there before . We've actually talked about it a lot on the show . I might do that for season 7 but I'm leaning towards that for season 6 ." In January 2016, FX president John Landgraf revealed that the season will be "principally set in the present", with a dual timeline in "echoes of the past". He also confirmed a fall 2016 premiere . At the 2016 PaleyFest, Murphy divulged that the two previous ideas (the writers) had been considering had been merged into season six, saying it will involve children and operatic themes . The season will consist of 10 episodes, the least in a given cycle, in the show's history; with the finale scheduled to air November 16, 2016 . On September 1, 2016, it was reported by Entertainment Weekly that the season was possibly subtitled The Mist, as a Rotten Tomatoes page and TV Guide magazine had printed; which was later proven untrue . There is a direct connection to Freak Show with an exploration of the Mott family origin . </P> <P> In a late September issue of Entertainment Weekly, Falchuk and Murphy revealed there would be a major twist coming to the series in "Chapter 6". Murphy said of the matter, "You'll see starting in episode 6, the show has a huge turn and the thing that you think you're watching is not what you're watching, It's a hat on a hat on a hat on a hat that we've had to protect ." Falchuk added, "No matter what you think it is, it's not that . Then, episode 6 comes and you're like,' Wait! What happened?' It's like (episodes) 1--5, 6--9, and 10 is its own thing ." Murphy went on to confirm the turn in the season being a behind - the - camera look at the production of the faux documentary My Roanoke Nightmare . He also stated that the final episode will feature characters, and their mythologies, that will continue on in the overall series . </P> <P> Colonial ware and design are incorporated into the season, which is theorized to be, at least partially, set in 1590 Roanoke, North Carolina . A pioneer cottage is incorporated in Santa Clarita, California . The set is fully dressed in time - period appropriate dressings, including an etched tree . The production designers constructed an entire colonial house, that serves as the season's chief setting . The house was constructed in an undisclosed California forest, over the course of four months . The abode is completely functional, furnished, and finished inside and out . This is the first time in American Horror Story history that a complete home has been built, and is quite unprecedented for film and television productions in general . A three - story set built in Malibu Canyon was not permitted properly, and after being torn down in October 2016, FX "will be required to do extensive restoration ." </P> <P> In October 2015, Murphy tweeted that he had asked Hotel star Lady Gaga to join the untitled season, but did not expect an answer anytime soon . She later confirmed her involvement in March 2016 . Coven star Emma Roberts has stated that she and Murphy have talked about a "devilish" role for her in the season . Murder House and Coven star Taissa Farmiga was heavily rumored to be involved with the season in some form . Murphy later confirmed Farmiga would appear late in the season . In February 2016, Angela Bassett confirmed her return to the series during an interview on Larry King Now, being the first cast member added to the season 6 roster . She portrays Lee Harris, a re-enactor of the documentary's horrific events . At PaleyFest, Murphy invited Kathy Bates, Denis O'Hare, Sarah Paulson, Finn Wittrock, Cheyenne Jackson, Wes Bentley, and Matt Bomer to return to the show for its sixth season . In May 2016, Jessica Lange stated, in an interview with Charlie Rose, that she would not be returning for the sixth or any other future season of the series; saying, "No, I had four years with that, four seasons, and each year was a marvelous character, everything changed from one year to another which made it very interesting to me . But no, I think sometimes you come to the end of something ..." However, Variety published an article in September 2016, reporting Lange would appear . </P>

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