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TV: Jessica Lange Written in as ‘American Horror Story’ Lead
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have tapped Jessica Lange (Cape Fear, King Kong) to star in a lead role opposite Connie Britton in their FX horror pilot “American Horror Story.” This marks the first foray into TV series for the two-time Oscar winner, reports Deadline.
We’re told the plot follows Ben Harmon, a sensitive therapist, and Vivien Harmon (Britton), his gorgeous wife who is a force to be reckoned with in spite of her vulnerable demeanor. Denis O’Hare will play Larry, also referred to as “Larry the burn guy”.
Lange will play their nosy neighbor.
Murphy and Falchuk are now rewriting the script to expand the role for Lange, turning it into a full-fledged third lead.
Murphy is set to direct the pilot, from 20th Century Fox TV, which will start production later this month, after Murphy and Falchuk wrap production on “Glee.”
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‘Medium Rare’ – Curry Barker’s Dad Jeff Barker Directing His Own Horror Short Starring Dane Cook
Curry Barker’s career is exploding with possibility in the wake of Obsession‘s box office success, but Curry Barker isn’t the only one in the Barker family making horror movies.
The Hollywood Reporter informs us this afternoon that Curry Barker’s father Jeff Barker is going to be writing and directing a horror short starring comedian Dane Cook!
The short is titled Medium Rare, and Lesley Ann Warren will also star.
THR details, “The film follows a man trapped inside a bar, where reality begins to unravel in increasingly disturbing ways. Production is expected to begin in Los Angeles later this summer.”
“Medium Rare is a short story I wrote eight years ago. I’m honored by the team of people helping me bring this project to life,” Jeff Barker said in a statement shared by the outlet.
Jeff Barker is a screenwriter in his own right, credited as the script consultant for Obsession. He even wrote the Hansel & Gretel monologue memorably delivered by Inde Navarrette.