Legendary filmmaker John Waters has officially joined the cast of American Horror Story for its upcoming 13th season, marking a wickedly fitting crossover between cult cinema royalty and one of television’s most gleefully unhinged franchises.

While details surrounding Season 13 remain tightly under wraps, Waters’ involvement signals a bold, camp-soaked energy that should pair perfectly with the series’ flair for the grotesque and the outrageous. Known for boundary-pushing classics and a razor-sharp sense of subversive humor, Waters has long been a patron saint of outsiders and misfits — themes that have pulsed through the DNA of the anthology since its inception.

Created by Ryan Murphy and airing on FX, American Horror Story has never shied away from stunt casting, but bringing Waters into the fold feels less like a gimmick and more like destiny. His legacy of transgressive storytelling and love for the macabre makes him a natural fit for the series’ blood-soaked universe.

No word yet on the character he’ll portray, but if Waters’ filmography is any indication, expect something deliciously depraved.

Season 13 is shaping up to be one of the show’s most talked-about chapters yet — and with Waters onboard, it just got a whole lot filthier.