American Horror Story Season 13 Starts Production with Lange Return

Production has begun on the 13th season of the FX anthology series American Horror Story, with Oscar-winning actress Jessica Lange returning to the cast after an eight-year absence. Ryan Murphy Productions shared three teaser images on Instagram Monday, showing Lange from behind as she gazes out a large window, dressed in a flowing blue gown and heels reminiscent of her early roles in the series.

The images mark the first official glimpse of Lange on set since her last appearance in season eight, Apocalypse, in 2018. Lange, 76, originated the role of Constance Langdon, the enigmatic neighbor in season one's Murder House, and reprised it briefly in Apocalypse. She also portrayed memorable characters across seasons two through four, including Sister Jude in Asylum, Fiona Goode in Coven, and Elsa Mars in Freak Show, earning two Emmy Awards for her performances. Her return comes just months after she firmly denied any interest in rejoining the show. In February 2025, during an interview at the Glasgow Film Festival, Lange told reporters, "Oh Christ, no. I mean, I haven't done it for more than 10 years, 12 years, so, no, I'm not doing it," even when pressed about a potential series...