Email. One of the most surprising twists on American Horror Story: Cult this year is Billy Eichner delivering a serious, occasionally disturbing performance. I was like, it serves me right for being in Brentwood. You’re not sure who these characters are. I think it’s a very twisted, dark political comedy of sorts, which isn’t to say it doesn’t have more serious things on its mind about exploiting people and the culture of fear and the cult of personality. By the time we got there I was glad to have gotten through the other scenes because Harrison is put through the emotional ringer. [ Runs down sidewalk with microphone in hand] The Billy on the Street host/ Difficult People star will be part of the next installment of ⦠EW talked to Eichner about this pivotal episode and this week’s announcement that Billy on the Street wouldn’t be returning to truTV. Evan Peters Reacts to His Most Famous Killing Scene on AHS - Duration: 5:31. The world still may have no idea who he is playing, but that doesn't dull the excitement that Billy Eichner is in American Horror Story Season 7. But you don't really care about that, do you. Credit: We went to see Cher. It’s not going away. [Laughs] So it was the year I did a Billy on the Street video with Seth Meyers when he hosted. FishTank/Asylum Eleventh Hour Cast Changes, Valerie Solanas Died For Your Sins: Scumbag, Digital Spy, This American Horror Story actor won't be back for 1984, https://americanhorrorstory.fandom.com/wiki/Billy_Eichner?oldid=150441, Billy Eichner confirmed on Twitter that he wasn't returning for. More. That’s clearly coming from somewhere. Thank god there are no real bees flying around. Up until this episode, Harrison and Meadow, my wife played by Leslie Grossman, have served the function of comic relief and satire to a certain degree. He's left behind in LA as the nuclear bomb hits but manages to make it ⦠Harrison Wilton Tex Watson So what can you say about Billy on the Street? September 13, 2017 by Ryan Roschke. The first was Harrison Renard, the former head of Delphi Trust in Coven. American Horror Story will return in September for its ninth season, entitled 1984, but when it does it will be without a face fans have gotten used to seeing over the past two seasons. Then I started working on Funny or Die. Those were probably the two most intense days emotionally I had during the show. Eichner was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Game Show Host" in 2013. A bunch of actors from AHS: Cult are also staying on board for Season 8, including: Billy Eichner, Billie Lourd, Cheyenne Jackson, Adina Porter, and Leslie Grossman. Besides AHS: Cult, Eichner played a sober-minded physician on Netflix's Friends from College and a jaded comedian on Hulu's Difficult People. Who Does Billy Eichner Play in American Horror Story: Cult? It could be fun to draw people in with comedy and then go in a different direction. This is the second character named Harrison in the American Horror Story series. Billy Eichner plays Brock and Mutt The hilarious Billy Eichner will be returning to 'AHS' for another season following his iconic role as Harrison in 'Cult'. American Horror Story: Roanoke finale recap: Season 6, Episode 10, American Horror Story: Roanoke recap: Season 6, Episode 9, American Horror Story: Roanoke recap: Season 6, Episode 8, American Horror Story: Roanoke recap: Season 6, Episode 7, American Horror Story: Roanoke recap: Season 6, Episode 6. I think this season has and will continue to have its gory, horrific elements and it’s certainly a psychological thriller in many ways, but for me, first and foremost, it’s a satire. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. It made me excited. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. American Horror Story: Apocalypse introduced new characters for Evan Peters and Billy Eichner in its eighth episode, as the story of how the end of the world came to happen. He is the star, executive producer and creator of Funny Or Die's Billy on the Street, a comedy game show that airs on truTV. While I’m playing a beekeeper, of all times! You're just ⦠We’re doing the sequel to Rhinestone. American Horror Story: Cult airs Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. I’ve always been a current events guy in general. 25 Shares That came out of a conversation we were having where I wanted to play a villain in something. 33 Shares Pinterest.  Apocalypse So the episode before this, we saw Harrison run out of his house covered in blood and Meadow is missing. For all I know Sarah Paulson is pregnant with Chaz Bono’s baby. Comedian, show host, and actor, Billy Eichner has done a bit of everything.Known for sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and Difficult People, he is also a talented voice actor featured in Bob's Burgers, as well as the voice of Timon in Disney's live-action The Lion King.. Billy Eichner Is a Fresh New Face on AHS, but You've Definitely Seen Him Before. It’s not going away. BILLY EICHNER! [Laughs] They’re not real bees. Deadline reports Billy Eichner has now been cast for AHS forthcoming seventh season. After Cordelia (Sarah Paulson) and the Coven witches kill Michael Langdon's (Cody Fern) allies, he is lost and the Supreme tries to get him to join him with the good guys. I wanna play different roles and do different types of things. !I know. Plus, the evolution and future of his hit comedy series 'Billy on the Street'. One of my easiest jobs was watching Evan jerk off in the shower. There are some real strong elements of satire here. The latest is actor-comedian Billy Eichner, ⦠That’s when he said he wanted to see me in American Horror Story. Then, we did three seasons on Fuse and then we moved to truTV and did two seasons on truTV. I’m now under contract as a Dollywood entertainer in her theme park. They could not be more artist-friendly. Then it took off on YouTube. We’re not at a point yet where I can announce details of what we’re going to do but that announcement will come. There’s a child actor there. Billy Eichner guest-starred in the eighth season, Apocalypse, portraying Brock and Mutt Nutter for three episodes each. He plays Brock, Coco's lover who doesn't make it to the airport on time. TheWrap 1,441,018 views. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. In episode 4, we answer the question of, who is Harrison and how did he get here? What truTV said in their statement is actually true: the show is very, very time-consuming. Important question: Are you working with real bees? The âBilly on the Streetâ host and âDifficult Peopleâ star will have âa heavily recurring roleâ and appear in most episodes alongside Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, per ⦠WARNING: This article contains spoilers from the latest episode of American Horror Story: Cult. Cast Wikipedia IMDb Twitter American Horror Story Fresh Blood Alert! Billy Eichner (born September 18, 1978) is an American actor who joined the cast of American Horror Story in 2017, primarily portraying Harrison Wilton in the seventh installment of the series, subtitled Cult. Now, Eichner is skewing closer to this peculiar combination, and thereâs no better fit for an actor looking to redefine themselves than an âAmerican Horror Storyâ role. He is the star, executive producer, and creator of Funny Or Die's Billy on the Street, a comedy game show that aired on truTV.Eichner was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Game Show Host" in 2013. I’m a real news junkie. 10 funny mockumentaries to remind us about the absurdity of life, Family-friendly Halloween films for boos big and small. Then, off camera, we’re having the most fun I’ve ever had. Details surrounding his character are vague, but the outlet's sources say Eichner will be playing a close confidant of Paulson's character and "mostly will be wearing mysterious tank tops." I think Harrison has a lot of masculinity issues. The Billy on the Street host will star in the seventh season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, Deadline first reported. I didn’t see any of the scripts and I didn’t know who the character was till closer to production. There’s a helluva lot of stuff you go through in this episode, from murdering your boss to watching Kai (Evan Peters) masturbate. Billy Eichner is an American comedian, actor, writer, and television personality. Billy Eichner (born September 18, 1978) is an American comedian, actor, and producer. It’s been around a long time and has always been an evolving animal. I do three shows a day. Did you know it was going to be about the election? There’s also one very scared gay actor there. While his ⦠Oh, because the upcoming election-themed season of the horror anthology has added Billy Eichner to its cast of beloved regulars, Deadline reports. Ryan Murphy is known for making out-of-the-box casting choices on FX âs American Horror Story. I do want to reiterate that truTV were amazing partners. Haynes tweeted before the show aired: âI have a feeling there could possibly be some sexual contact between Billy Eichner and I on tonightâs episode of AHS Cult⦠oops!â We’re socializing. It made me nervous. Save FB Tweet. Even before the election, I was one of those people watching CNN every night. And you and Leslie have had a blast together, right?We have. BrockMutt Nutter It’s not coming back to truTV.Billy on the Street has had kind of an unusual trajectory. And even though he’s openly gay, he has this very archaic relationship with his wife. You’re very vocal on social media about our leader. Billy Eichner Going way back, it started off pre-YouTube. He joined the American Horror Story crew in season 6 and is set to return once again in season 10. Last fall, he got in touch with me and said he had a role for me on Horror Story. There’s a real honeycomb situation and a real beehive situation. Despite the dark and twisted plot on Cult, Eichner also found a new home with the AHS family, bonding off-camera with the cast and team. That’s me. I have never been stung by a bee in my entire life. An anthology series that centers on different characters and locations, including a haunted house, an insane asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, and a hotel. “Ryan Murphy gave me this amazing opportunity — I’ve always wanted to be a dramatic actor,” says Eichner. That was a couple of years ago. That led to a couple of email exchanges and an in-person meeting in his office. Ryan offered me the part. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did this all come about?BILLY EICHNER: I did not audition. It made me nervous that it was going to tap into something that was so current but also very excited by that. And then when you squeeze in Difficult People, that didn’t leave me with any time to do anything else. ET on FX. Read at your own risk! 'American Horror Story: Apocalypse' recap: Surprise, witch! Billy Eichner Tapped for Season 7 Role Details about the comedian's role in the FX thriller are, of course, being kept under wraps After two consecutive seasons of starring in the hit FX horror anthology series, Billy Eichner says that he will not be returning for American Horror Story Season 9.. Eichner announced the news in late May when responding to a fan praising his work on the series, revealing that his absence from the upcoming season, 1984, wasnât able to fit in with his busy schedule. Ryan came up to me at a party and said he was a fan and I was a big fan of his. Once I started reading the scripts, that’s when I got excited about it. By the time we got to Kai jerking off in the shower, that was just icing on the cake. Frank Ockenfels/FX. What can you say about that?We do get back to the Meadow situation. In the same season, he also portrayed Tex Watson in the on ⦠By Tim Stack. Horror Story this season in its extreme way is I think trying to explain how people get to a point when they might follow someone who’s as demented and as poorly intentioned as Kai or Trump is. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Colton and fellow actor Billy Eichner are seen on ⦠I remember his direct quote was, he wanted to see me murderous, he wanted to see me murdering people. American Horror Story Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. What if this means you’re going to work with Dolly Parton next?!? September 2, 2017 by Ryan Roschke. By the way, I would love to film at Dollywood! I thought some of my qualities that people were already aware of could be used in a different way. In the same season, he also portrayed Tex Watson in the on-screen rendition of Kai Anderson's storytelling. Billy Eichner (born September 18, 1978) is an American actor who joined the cast of American Horror Story in 2017, primarily portraying Harrison Wilton in the seventh installment of the series, subtitled Cult. What was that like?We shot all of those gym scenes within two days back to back. EXCLUSIVE: Billy Eichner Talks 'AHS: Cult' Role: 'I Get to Be Dramatic and Violent and Sexual' By Zach Seemayer 4:34 PM PDT, August 8, 2017 This ⦠We really bonded. We all really love each other. Did the fact that it was about this political climate make you more excited?For sure. While his bee-keeper (and cult member) character Harrison definitely has his share of comedic moments, Eichner does get to do some seriously dark stuff as evidenced in the most recent episode. I told him I really wanted to work with him, that I was a huge fan. Haynes plays a detective on AHS' new season, while Eichner plays Paulson's weird new neighbor. Who Plays Harrison on American Horror Story: Cult? Though he put his "blood, sweat and tears" into Billy ⦠It doesn’t necessarily come out right away and says it’s a satire. You and I just met Dolly Parton at a pre-Emmy party. It’s so funny because the whole cast, we’re torturing each other on camera and doing all kinds of terrible things to each other and to other people. I’m just trying to find a way to keep Billy on the Street alive, which, again, we are going to do but in a way that’s more manageable and also speaks to how people really are really watching that show, which is not necessarily on a traditional TV network in half-hour episodes. That was the least of my concerns to tell you the truth! We’re constantly texting each other. The series, in many ways, is the ideal testing ground for those hoping to expand the publicâs perception of their talents.  Cult Last month it was confirmed that Billy Eichner was cast in a recurring role for AHS Season 7, which will take a closer look at the 2016 presidential election. American Horror Story: Billy Eichner cast in season 7. Billy Eichner spoke to us about his role on American Horror Story: Cult, what he's learned about himself in making this season, and much more. Everyone on Twitter was freaking out. We’re like the fun side of a cult, off camera. We see Harrison at this extraordinarily vulnerable, lost place in his life. We think "AHS" is pulling a fast one by having Evan Peters, Billy Eichner and Joan Collins play multiple new characters this season From start to finish, the show was taking me almost 10 months out of the year to do. You see a lot of the backstory. One of the most surprising twists on American Horror Story: Cult this year is Billy Eichner delivering a serious, occasionally disturbing performance. October 13, 2017 Colton Haynes has caused a stir with a new sex scene in American Horror Story. Everything will be the explained and, as always on American Horror Story, things may or not be what they initially seem to be. I met him a few years ago at one of those pre-Emmy parties. It’s going to evolve and we’re going to distribute it differently. Billie Lourd threw us an amazing wrap party this past weekend. Off camera, we’re all the fun parts I imagine about being in a cult without any of the murder or rape or incest or unwanted pregnancy, as far as I know. Billy Eichner Teases His AHS: Cult Character With a Single Word. If it appears on DollyParton.com starting Monday, I would not be surprised.I am filming segments exclusively at Dollywood. I can’t speak to that but as far as I know, we’ve had a lot of innocent fun. And yesterday I was at this fancy pool in Brentwood at my friend’s house and I got stung by a bee for the first time! Billy Eichner has been cast in Season 7 of FXâs âAmerican Horror Story,â Variety has confirmed.. When I was doing Billy on the Street interviews, they were one segment in my live shows. March 28, 2017 at 01:07 PM EDT Advertisement. We are once again going to evolve. 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