Margot Robbieonce auditioned for the popular TV seriesAmerican Horror Story. While her acting journey began on the Australian soap operaNeighborsin 2008, it was her breakout role in Martin Scorsese’sThe Wolf of WallStreet that truly propelled her into the limelight. Her portrayal of the eccentric Harley Quinn inSuicide Squadfurther solidified her status as a prominent actress. More recent successes include her role inBabylon(2022) and the iconicBarbierole, where she starred alongside Ryan Gosling.
Casting director Eric Dawson recounted Robbie’s audition forAmerican Horror Story: Asylumin 2011 during an interview with Backstage’sIn the Envelope: The Actor’s podcast. At the time, although Robbie was mostly recognized for her role onNeighbors, Dawson was struck by her unmistakable star quality, leading him to wonder how to harness her potential. He regards her audition as one of his personal all-time favorites, despite Robbie not landing the role.
“Margot has a lot of ‘it’ factors. That’s the tough thing for casting directors who aren’t in the room [anymore] with actors. Margot is probably one of my favorite auditions of all time, and it was right before she broke out. She was such a star. It was crazy, her star appeal when she walked in the room. Even though she didn’t get that role, that was one of those things as a casting director where you go: This is a star, what do we do with her? Immediately, though, she was out of our realm of possibility of hiring. But that’s really the fun part of casting, is seeing the people whose careers are just rising.”
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What To Expect from AHS: Delicate
American Horror Story, known for its striking visual flair and intense frights, is making its return with its twelfth installment,American Horror Story: Delicate. Halley Feiffer takes on the responsibilities of both writing and showrunning from Ryan Murphy. FX has recently unveiled ateaser trailer that offers a glimpse into the upcoming installment. The central theme of this installment delves into the domain of motherhood, infusing it with horror elements. The teaser also features well-known figures such as Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian, and Cara Delevingne. Check it out below.
“In American Horror Story: Delicate, after multiple failed attempts of IVF, actress Anna Victoria Alcott wants nothing more than to start a family,” the official synopsis reads. “As the buzz around her recent film grows, she fears that something may be targeting her - and her pursuit of motherhood. AHS: Delicate is the 12th installment of the award-winning anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.”
Unlike its earlier seasons, which spun entirely original narratives, the upcoming iteration will derive its storyline from an upcoming novel, due for release later this year. The ensemble cast includes established names like Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Matt Czuchry, Julie White, and Debra Monk. The familiar faces of Denis O’Hare and Zachary Quinto, both with a history of appearances across multiple AHS seasons, mark their return for this chapter.
Due to ongoing strikes,American Horror Story: Delicatewill be divided into two parts, with the first part scheduled to premiere on September 20th.
