She’s always up for a challenge, and Emma Roberts** just signed on to join the cast of “American Horror Story” for Season 3.

The “Aquamarine” actress is thrilled about the new gig, especially because her handsome boyfriend Evan Peters is one of the mainstay characters.

And it sounds like Emma is only one among many new names added to the mix, including Angela Bassett, Patti LuPone, Kathy Bates, and Gabourey Sidibe.

It all gets started this October on the FX Network, so stay linked to the GossipCenter for further updates on “American Horror Story.”

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