‘American Horror Story 13’ Star Orlando Jones on Taking Over Lance Reddick’s Papa Legba
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Orlando Jones, who took over the role of Papa Legba in "American Horror Story: 13" after the passing of Lance Reddick, recounted his experience to TheWrap. Initially unsure, Jones was cast despite the original material being written for Reddick's portrayal, as the "AHS" team was still writing the script. Jones, who previously played Mr. Nancy on "American Gods," noted that his character had significantly more screen time than Reddick's.
Upon receiving the role, Jones was overwhelmed by the responsibility, stating that Papa Legba was far above the petty concerns of witches, a stark contrast to Reddick's more subdued performance. He reimagined the character as a furious entity, angry that his resurrected charge, Fiona Goode, had been brought back to life. Jones took particular pride in giving Papa Legba an authentic Haitian accent, working closely with dialect coaches to achieve this.
Despite this being his first collaboration with Ryan Murphy, Jones has had a long career, starting as a cast member on "MADtv" and starring in shows like "Evolution" and providing voice work for various animated series. He emphasized his desire to tell diverse stories across genres, aiming for a career that avoids the pitfalls of traditional stardom.
"American Horror Story" airs new episodes on FX, with the following day's episodes streaming on Hulu.
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