Gabourey Sidibe returns as a cast member for the series American Horror Story : Coven .
Returning cast members from the previous season of the series include : Sarah Paulson , Taissa Farmiga , Frances Conroy , Evan Peters , Lily Rabe , Denis O ’ Hare , Jessica Lange , Jamie Brewer , Alexandra Breckenridge and Robin Bartlett , along with new cast members Emma Roberts and Kathy Bates .