Barbie’s Margot Robbie almost starred in American Horror Story
Barbie star Margot Robbie almost landed a starring role in American Horror Story. Since its premiere in 2011, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s hit anthology series has ruled the entertainment sphere with its unique set of horror stories, dynamic characters, and unhinged moments that continue to make waves on social media.
However one entry that has remained a favourite among fans is American Horror Story: Asylum, the show’s second season. The series, which jumps between 1964 and the present day, follows the staff and inmates of the fictional mental institution Briarcliff Manor.
From Sister Jude (Jessica Lange) performing ‘The Name Game’ to Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson) shouting her famous phrase, “Help, the killer is escaping,” Asylum was filled with iconic moments that helped make American Horror Story the pop culture fixture it is today.
However, the season’s main cast almost featured a future A-list star. In a recent interview on the In The Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast, the show’s casting director, Eric Dawson, revealed that Birds of Prey star Robbie auditioned for Asylum. “Margot has a lot of ‘it’ factors.
