Ryan Murphy has said at Comic-Con that all the seasons of American Horror Story are part of a "very connected universe". He also said that that some familiar characters will return.
Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters were joined by new cast member Matt Bomer and co-creator Ryan Murphy to preview season five.
Although they remaiined tight-lipped about what would happen, they did reveal their new character names and that they will all be evil. Kathy Bates is Iris, Angela Bassett is Ramona, Evan Peters is Mr. March, Matt Bomer is Donovan and Sarah Paulson is Hypodermic Sally.
Ryan Murphy also confirmed that Lady Gaga will star on the new season as an evil character. The show returns in October on FX.