Sarah Paulson looks elegant in flirty black dress as she greets fans outside The Late Show in New York City

By STEPHANIE HANEY AT DAILYMAIL.COM

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Sarah Paulson was spotted arriving to the set of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City on Monday night.

Her appearance on the show comes just before the scheduled release later this month of her latest feature film, Rebel in the Rye.

Paulson, 42, will play the late Dorothy Olding, the literary agent for JD Salinger who rose to fame with his novel The Catcher in the Rye. 

Looking sharp: Sarah Paulson was spotted arriving to the set of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City on Monday night

Looking sharp: Sarah Paulson was spotted arriving to the set of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City on Monday night

In addition to her role in the biographical drama about the reclusive author, Paulson will also return this year to FX's American Horror Story.

Having played a number of roles on the fan-favorite horror drama, it remains to be seen what the Golden Globe winner will bring to season seven of the hit show.

Loyal viewers will just have to wait and see, as the series doesn't return until September, according to IMDB. 

Playing a great: Her appearance on the show comes just before the scheduled release later this month of her latest feature film, Rebel in the Rye

Playing a great: Her appearance on the show comes just before the scheduled release later this month of her latest feature film, Rebel in the Rye

Rebel in the Rye: Paulson, 42, will play the late Dorothy Olding, the literary agent for JD Salinger who rose to fame with his novel The Catcher in the Rye
Rebel in the Rye: Paulson, 42, will play the late Dorothy Olding, the literary agent for JD Salinger who rose to fame with his novel The Catcher in the Rye

Rebel in the Rye: Paulson, 42, will play the late Dorothy Olding, the literary agent for JD Salinger who rose to fame with his novel The Catcher in the Rye

In the meantime, The People v OJ Simpson star is busy filming Ocean's Eight, the fourth installment of the casino heist series that started with Ocean's Eleven, made famous by George Clooney and Brad Pitt's revival of the 1960s Rat Pack flick by the same name.

This time around the lead cast is an all-female, star-studded team of thieves, who will carry out their mission on the silver screen in 2018.

The movie features a roster led by Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett, and including Awkwafina, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Adriana Lima, Rihanna and Anna Wintour. 

Fan love: Before diving in, the actor and producer met with fans outside the studio and posed for photos while signing memorabilia
Fan love: Before diving in, the actor and producer met with fans outside the studio and posed for photos while signing memorabilia

Fan love: Before diving in, the actor and producer met with fans outside the studio and posed for photos while signing memorabilia

All of that made for lots to discuss with funny man Stephen Colbert. Before diving in, the actor and producer met with fans outside the studio and posed for photos while signing memorabilia.

She wore a knee-length structured dress with a scoop neck in all black. The full sleeves flared at the end, echoed by the line of the pleated skirt.

Paulson topped off her look with simple gold earrings and leopard print, pointed-toe hells. She wore a smokey eye, dewy cheeks and a rose lip.

Paulson's appearance on the The Late Show airs Monday at 11:35 PM eastern and Rebel in the Rye hits theaters January 24.

Coming up: Rebel in the Rye hits theaters January 24 and Paulson's appearance on the The Late Show airs Monday at 11:35 PM eastern

Coming up: Rebel in the Rye hits theaters January 24 and Paulson's appearance on the The Late Show airs Monday at 11:35 PM eastern

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