Neil Patrick Harris joins the Freak Show in this American Horror Story promo

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

Neil Patrick Harris has been a busy fella since wrapping "How I Met Your Mother": writing a memoir, winning a Tony, appearing in David Fincher's GONE GIRL, and solidifying a deal to host the Oscars are just a few things that have kept the actor busy. Back in October we learned that NPH was set to appear on "American Horror Story: Freak Show" and now we've got our first look at his character with the promo for the January 7 return of the hit FX series.

Harris will appear as a new authority figure with a penchant for conjoined twins and ventriloquism, and it looks like it could be a bloody affair. Also, I'm expecting a musical number but since it's NPH I probably won't mind as much. Doogie Howser rules.

Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy’s escape from police custody.

Look for "American Horror Story: Freak Show" to return on January 7.