Jessica Lange finally addresses ‘AHS' comeback rumors.
Jessica Lange has made it clear she has no plans to return to American Horror Story. When asked about a potential comeback during the premiere of her new film Long Day's Journey into Night, Lange responded bluntly: 'Oh, Christ, no!'
Speaking with Irish radio station Spin 1038, the Emmy-winning actress dismissed any speculation, saying, 'I haven't done it for more than 10 years, 12 years, so, no, I'm not doing it.' Even when pressed about whether she'd consider appearing in the rumored final 13th season, she simply replied, 'No,' with a chuckle.
Lange was a central figure in the first four seasons of FX's hit horror anthology, portraying iconic roles like Constance Langdon and Fiona Goode. Her performances earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. She later made a guest appearance in American Horror Story: Apocalypse (2018), reprising her Murder House character, Constance.
While Lange has ruled out a return, AHS creator Ryan Murphy hinted in an interview last fall that longtime series stars Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters might come back for season 13. The upcoming season is currently in development, though details remain under wraps.
With Lange's definitive response, it's clear she has moved on from the horror franchise, leaving fans to speculate whether American Horror Story will bring back other fan-favorite actors for what could be its final chapter.
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