First Look at Neil Patrick Harris on 'American Horror Story: Freak Show'

NPH plays a magician named Chester, the new owner of Elsa's show who apparently harbors romantic feelings for Bette and Dot.

December 19, 2014

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Back in October, it was confirmed that Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka would appear on "American Horror Story: Freak Show". Now, first look at the "How I Met Your Mother" alum on the FX series has been unveiled via a promo for the show's midseason return.

Harris plays a magician named Chester, who is the new owner of Elsa's freak show. He apparently has romantic feelings for Bette and Dot and asks them to join him onstage during his performance to distract the audience.

Knowing this, Dandy gets a bit jealous and calls Chester a psycho. There's also a glimpse of Jamie Brewer as someone who looks like a real-life version of Chester's puppet.

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Harris will appear in episodes 11 and 12 of "Freak Show", while his husband Burtka will be featured in the season finale.

The show returns Wednesday, January 7 at 10 P.M. on FX with a new episode titled "Magical Thinking". According to the synopsis, "Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy's escape from police custody."

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