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Jessica Lange on Potential “American Horror Story” Return: “Oh, Christ, No!”
Will Jessica Lange return to “American Horror Story?” “Oh, Christ, no!”
That’s the candid response the actress gave to Irish radio station Spin 1038 at yesterday’s premiere of her new film, Long Day’s Journey into Night.
“I haven’t done it for more than 10 years, 12 years, so, no, I’m not doing it,” she explains.
Spin 1038 followed up by asking if she would return for the upcoming 13th season — rumored to be the final one — if asked. Lange offered a simple “no” with a chuckle.
Lange was a staple of the first four seasons of FX’s hit horror anthology between 2011 and 2015, earning her two Primetime Emmy awards. She guest starred in 2018’s eight season, reprising her original role as Constance Langdon.
The 13th season of “American Horror Story” is currently in development from creator Ryan Murphy. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last fall, he hinted that series favorites Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters may return.
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As the inaugural season of Apple TV+’s stellar new series “Widow’s Bay” barrels toward its finale in two weeks, the latest episode gives Kate O’Flynn the spotlight as her character revisits her trauma with the Boogeyman.
“Your Baggage“, directed by Andrew DeYoung (Friendship), sees O’Flynn’s scene-stealing Patricia once again renew her fight with the Michael Myers-like stalker that slaughtered her peers during her adolescence. Thrillingly, it makes for one extended chase sequence that sees Patricia trying to warn others, while evading the undead killer.
In short, this episode’s incredible riff on Halloween and the slasher subgenre transformed Patricia into a fierce Final Girl.
“Well, that felt like a bucket list that I didn’t know was on my bucket list until I did it, but when I did it, I just lapped up every minute,” O’Flynn tells Bloody Disgusting of her triumphant turn this episode. “It felt fantastic for her to get that moment where she is becoming a badass. That was amazing.”
The actress turned to a few notable references for her performance. “Horror-wise, I go back to my youth, which was referenced in some of the episodes: Wicker Man, Carrie, and Rosemary’s Baby, that sort of thing is my kind of vibe.”
O’Flynn also notes how the series’ unique tone allows for so much creative freedom to make bold swings. “There’s something very freeing about it. Every moment is up for grabs, so it’s like we don’t have to totally land in one direction or another. It keeps it alive.“
Patricia is the eccentric assistant to Matthew Rhys‘ Mayor Tom Loftis, who’s at the forefront of trying to solve the island’s pesky curse predicament. Rhys felt the same about “Widow’s Bay” and its rare ability to make you laugh and scream in equal measure, stemming from series creator Katie Dippold.
“The mandate was, ‘It’s a real world with real people. You play for real.’ There’s no playing for comedy or horror,” Rhys echoes O’Flynn’s sentiments on how freeing the series’ tone has been.
New episodes will release every Wednesday through June 17 only on Apple TV+.
Kate O’Flynn in “Widow’s Bay,” now streaming on Apple TV.
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