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Jessica Lange Reveals She Plays a “Mystery” Fifth Character in ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13

The actress is reprising her four previous 'AHS' roles for the new season premiering Thursday and says Ryan Murphy also "promised" her a musical number.

American Horror Story’s Jessica Lange has returned for the upcoming season 13 after successfully convincing the show's creator, Ryan Murphy, to cast her. The actress revealed on Live With Kelly And Mark that Murphy initially wanted her to play Constance Langdon from Murder House, which he considered a favorite role. However, Lange insisted on returning to play four different characters from the anthology series: Constance Langdon, Sister Jude from Asylum, Fiona Goode from Coven, and Elsa Mars from Freak Show.

Lange hinted at an additional character she might bring back, suggesting a fifth role. With her Emmy-winning portrayals of Langdon and Goode, Lange's return signals fans' eagerness for more Jessica Lange in the franchise. American Horror Story: 13 is set to premiere on FX on September 24.

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