The countdown before the premiere of 'American Horror Story' season 3 is set at two weeks. However, compared to the previous season of the popular FX horror-drama, much more is being kept from its fans to heighten the excitement. A complete look at the brand new "American Horror Story" season 3 cast spread online today which will allow you to see the comeback of your show's favourites.

Aside from the interesting official cast portraits of the "American Horror Story: Coven," the return of Frances Conroy is also highlighted. This season will certainly put in a lot of dark shadow to the episodes along with the creepy titles for the opening.

Just as how it has been with the previous seasons of this horror hit of Ryan Murphy, the entire third season will surely go through the transition of what's in the past and present, this time between the 1830s and the present year within New Orleans. It will revolve around battles of witches and voodoo, Screencrush reports.

"American Horror Story" season 3 will also have newcomers on board like Danny Huston, Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Christine Ebersole, Leslie Jordan, Gaburey Sidibe, Patti Lupone and of course the veteran actress Kathy Bates. The returning regulars include Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Frances Conroy, Alexandra Breckinridge, Denis O'Hare, Lily Rabe, Taissa Farmiga and Jessica Lange.

Ms Lange will play the role of a witch named Fiona. Ms Bates will be Madame LaLurie who is a socialite and serial killer of slaves in her own home. Ms Bassett plays the character of a real person by the name of Marie Laveau who is a voodoo expert. Sarah Paulson this time around will play the daughter of Jessica Lange's character, Hollywoodreporter.com stated.

You can check out the slideshow for the cast of characters in their classic FX's "American Horror Story: Coven" portraits.

Find below the collection of trailers and teasers released about the upcoming new season of the hit horror series.

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