Jessica Lange will return to “American Horror Story” for Season 13, reversing years of definitive rejections of the FX horror anthology series according to creator Ryan Murphy speaking to Vogue. The upcoming season of the Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk drama premieres Thursday, September 24, at 9/8c on FX, bringing back the two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress to sing and star in the franchise.
Jessica Lange Reverses Course for Season 13 Return
The decision marks a sharp turnaround for Lange, who previously insisted she was permanently finished with the show. During a 2015 appearance at PaleyFest following her role as Elsa Mars in “Freak Show,” Lange told the audience, “to cut to the chase, yes, I’m done,” after completing four distinct characters in the madness of the production. She briefly returned for two episodes of Season 8 (“Apocalypse”), but dismissed subsequent offers, telling fans “Christ No” when asked in February 2025 about coming back for Season 13, according to social media footage from American Horror Source.
“She was telling me about how everywhere she goes, young people just bombard her and ask for autographs because they love that show so much,” Ryan Murphy tells Vogue, explaining how a dinner meeting shifted Lange’s perspective. “She said some funny thing about how, ‘Nobody comes up and wants to talk to [her] about ‘Blue Sky’ or ‘Tootsie.’ They just want to talk about ‘American Horror Story.'”
Franchise Legacy and Awards History
During her initial four-season run on the FX drama, Lange established herself as a central anchor of the anthology. She secured her first Primetime Emmy Award in 2012 for her work on “Murder House,” followed by a second Emmy win in 2014 for her role in “Coven.” Alongside those victories, she earned three additional Emmy nominations for her performances across the series.
Did You Know?
Despite starring in acclaimed cinematic works like “Tootsie” and “Blue Sky,” Lange noted to Ryan Murphy that younger fans predominantly recognize her for her television roles in the Ryan Murphy horror anthology, driving her nostalgic return for the upcoming episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does American Horror Story Season 13 premiere?
According to FX, Season 13 premieres Thursday, September 24, at 9/8c.
What awards did Jessica Lange win for the show?
Lange won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her work on the series: one in 2012 for “Murder House” and another in 2014 for “Coven,” plus three additional nominations.
Didn’t Jessica Lange say she would never return?
Yes. Following her exit after “Freak Show,” she stated she was done with the franchise and rejected a return as recently as February 2025 before changing her mind during a dinner meeting with Ryan Murphy.
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