Season 4 of hit FX show "American Horror Story" has a new title and a new cast member. "American Horror Story: Freak Show" will premiere in the fall of 2014 and Michael Chiklis will be joining the cast as a regular.

At the PaleyFest Panel executive producer Ryan Murphy spoke about how much he enjoys Chiklis's work.

"[He is] somebody who I have loved for many, many years and courted for many, many years and we finally found the right role for him," Murphy said.

The executive producer went on to describe the role Chiklis will be playing.

He's playing [father of [Evan Peters]. He will be Kathy Bates's ex-husband. He is an amazing Emmy-winning actor." 

Chiklis chimed in with his expectations for the show.

"I can't think of a better way to come back to my home network then to join this magnificent cast. It's going to be creepy and we're going to scare you. I'm ready and I'm up for it whatever comes my way," the actor said at the PaleyFest.

"American Horror Story: Freak Show" will premiere this fall on FX.