The American Horror Story installments of Asylum and Freak Showjust became even more connected: EW has exclusively learned that Lily Rabe will be appearing on Freak Show and reprising her Asylumrole as nun Sister Mary Eunice. The actress, who has appeared in every season of AHS and is currently starring in the ABC midseason series The Whispers, will shoot her spot this weekend.
The reason for Sister Mary’s return involves Pepper (Naomi Grossman) and how she ended up going from the freak show toAsylum’s titular institution, Briarcliff. Rabe’s appearance will be onAHS’ 10th episode, which is their big winter cliffhanger.
EW has also confirmed reports that Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, David Burtka, will indeed appear on Freak Show this season but in separate episodes.