"AHS: NYC" Just Premiered — Here's Your Guide To Who's In The Cast This Season

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American Horror Story is back for another season of scares. AHS: NYC premiered last night, marking the 11th installment in the anthology series.

Kal Penn in AHS: NYC standing next to a police caution line with tape
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In true Ryan Murphy fashion, the cast brings back fan-favorite alums including Zachary Quinto, Leslie Grossman, Billie Lourd, and Denis O'Hare. Plus, there's a plethora of fresh faces being introduced to the AHS universe, including Charlie Carver, Sandra Bernhard, and Kal Penn.

Zachary Quinto in AHS: NYC
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If you're wondering where you might have seen the actors before, I've got you covered. Here are some of the most notable TV shows and movies they've appeared in. Take a look:

To start, Zachary Quinto plays Sam.

Zachary Quinto on the red carpet
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He's no stranger to AHS and previously played Dr. Oliver Thredson in Asylum.

Zachary Quinto in American Horror Story: Asylum
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He also played Spock in the Star Trek reboot.

Zachary Quinto in Star Trek Beyond
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Leslie Grossman plays Barbara.

Leslie Grossman on the red carpet
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She was recently seen as Calico and Ursula Khan in AHS: Double Feature.

Leslie Grossman in American Horror Story: Double Feature with her hands clasped
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You might also remember her as Georgina Cunningham in Love, Victor.

Anthony Turpel and Leslie Grossman in Love, Victor
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Billie Lourd plays Hannah.

Billie Lourd on the red carpet
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You last saw her as Lark in AHS: Double Feature.

Billie Lourd in American Horror Story: Double Feature
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She also starred as Gigi in Booksmart.

Billie Lourd in Booksmart
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Denis O'Hare plays Henry.

Denis O'Hare on the red carpet
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He made an appearance as Mr. Van Wirt in Season 2 of American Horror Stories.

Denis O'Hare in American Horror Stories wearing a bow tie
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You may have also seen him as Jessie in This Is Us.

Denis O'Hare in This Is Us
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Charlie Carver plays Adam.

Charlie Carver at an event
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You may know him best for his role as Huck Finnigan in Ratched.

Charlie Carver in Ratched
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Kal Penn plays Mac Marzara.

Kal Penn at an event
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He's probably most famous for his iconic role as Kumar Patel in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.

Kal Penn in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, holding up a bunch of keys
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Russell Tovey plays Patrick.

Russell Tovey on the red carpet
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A few years ago, he appeared as Stephen in The Good Liar.

Russell Tovey in The Good Liar
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Sandra Bernhard plays Fran.

Sandra Bernhard on the red carpet in jeans and a colorful blouse
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Her most recent role was Judy Kubrak in Pose.

Sandra Bernhard in Pose
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Isaac Powell plays Theo.

Isaac Powell on the red carpet
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But you might remember seeing him as Rhys in Dear Evan Hansen.

Isaac Powell at the premiere of Dear Evan Hansen
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Joe Mantello plays Gino.

Joe Mantello at an event
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You might have watched him portray Dick Samuels in Hollywood.

Joe Mantello in Hollywood
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Rebecca Dayan plays Alana.

Rebecca Dayan on the red carpet
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She was recently seen as Elsa Peretti in Halston and Dr. Enid Perle in American Horror Stories.

Rebecca Dayan in Halston with a large feather hand-held fan
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Finally, Patti LuPone plays Kathy.

Patti LuPone smiling on the red carpet
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She's also an AHS alum, with her last appearance in Coven as Joan Ramsey.

Denis O'Hare and Patti LuPone in American Horror Story: Coven
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She was also featured as Avis Amberg in Hollywood.

Patti LuPone in Hollywood, sitting at a table and holding a glass
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Which character are you most excited to see in AHS: NYC? Let me know in the comments!