Published 17:17 IST, July 11th 2019

Actor Angelica Ross joins 'American Horror Story: 1984'

Actor Angelica Ross boarded the cast of Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story: 1984' and said she is overjoyed to script history as the first trans artiste to bag two series regular roles.

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Actor Angelica Ross boarded cast of Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story: 1984' and said she is overjoyed to script history as first trans artiste to bag two series regular roles.

Angelica Ross, who h a breakout role as Candy in Ryan Murphy's 'Pose', took to Twitter on Wednesday to share news.

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news came shortly after an important episode on 'Pose', which shone a light on violence against trans women of colour through Candy's character. Ryan Murphy, while praising Janet Mock for being a "star" writer on acclaimed FX drama, also anunced Ross' casting in 'AHS: 1984'.

"Though she will always be our Candy, and our show suffers this incredible loss, I am elated that world will get much more Angelica.

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"She is joining American Horror Story family in ar unforgettable role. Congrats Angelica for making history, leaping from #PoseFX to #AHS1984. Welcome to #AHS family!" co-showrunner wrote on Instagram.

Angelica Ross's casting follows news that 'AHS' mainstay Sarah Paulson will t return in a series-regular role for its upcoming ninth season. It was reported earlier this year that AHS mainstays Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson will t be in this season. But with Ross’ dition, surely one will tice. She’ll star opposite Emma Roberts and Gus Kenworthy.

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Murphy confirmed news in an Instagram post.“Though she will always be our Candy, and our show suffers this incredible loss, I am elated that world will get much more Angelica,” he said. “She is joining American Horror Story family in ar unforgettable role.”

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16:35 IST, July 11th 2019