6 of Our Favorite Evan Peters Roles!

Evan Peters has proven himself in Hollywood both in film and television. From American Horror Story to X-Men, these are 6 Evan Peters roles that are must watches!

With his compelling charm and incredible acting talents, Evan Peters is for sure a beloved heartthrob for many. He was cast in numerous advertisements and supporting parts in movies like Kick-Ass and Never Back Down, before becoming popular through Ryan Murphy’s hit series, American Horror Story. Here’s a look at some of Evan’s most captivating roles he has played over the years.

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Tate Langdon: American Horror Story – Murder House

A turning point in Peters’ career came with this American Horror Story season 1 role. The juvenile killer was the first of many eerie characters that Peters would play as a regular in the horror series. Murder House is always on repeat and it’s because of Tate Langdon.

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Quicksilver: X-Men

Prior to taking on his appearance in WandaVision, Peters portrayed Peter Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver, in the X-Men series. From serial killer to superhero, Peters shows us that he can really do it all.

Warren Lipka: American Animals

Peters portrays Warren Lipka, a perpetrator in an art robbery, in a movie based on a true story. Peters does a beautiful job of bringing Warren to life, and continuously impresses us with his wide range of acting personas.

Kai Anderson: American Horror Story – Cult

In the seventh season of American Horror Story, Cult, Evan Peters portrays the would-be cult leader Kai Anderson, one of the most ominous and terrifying characters. Peters embodied a truly unsettling cult leader, which ultimately got him the nomination for Best Actor in a Movie or Limited Series at the 8th Critics’ Choice Awards.

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Colin Zaber: Mare of Eastown

In this HBO crime drama, Peters plays a detective alongside Kate Winslet rather than committing murder like many of his AHS characters. This intriguing criminal thriller takes place in a tiny village, and it’s a refreshing change to see Peters play the good guy for once. This performance also gained him 5 nominations and 3 wins for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series.

 

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Jeffrey Dahmer: Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

In the limited-series crime thriller Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Evan Peters portrays the show’s main character, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. This role is definitely Peter’s most terrifying and borderline uncomfortable role. He does an insane job of bringing Dahmer to life on screen, making squirm in every scene.

It’s clear that Evan Peters can make us love him and also be terrified of him. Whether he’s making his appearances on AHS or get resurrected in the Marvel universe, Evan Peters will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we can’t wait to see what his next project will be!

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Leila Fine is a digital production student at Iona University. She is currently an intern for AfterBuzzTV and Better Together with Maria Menounos and hopes to have a career involved in the entertainment industry one day.