FX’s hit horror anthology seriesAmerican Horror Storyclosed out PaleyFest at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood last night, where Emmy-winning series starJessica Langeconfirmed that she will not be back forSeason 5, whichwe reported last month will beentitled American Horror Story: Hotel. However, two more cast members were also announced during the event.Matthew Bomerand Cheyenne Jacksonnwill star alongside the previously-confirmedLady Gaga. Here’s whatJessica Langehad to say, confirming her four-season run onAmerican Horror Storyhas come to an end.
“Yes, I’m done. We’ve had a great run here. I mean, I absolutely love doing these four characters, and in all the madness, I love the writers andRyan (Murphy)and the insanity of shooting it.”
During her four seasons on the show,Jessica Langewon two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award for her different characters. In the first season ofAmerican Horror Story, the actress played Southern Belle Constance Langdon. This was before it was known that the show is actually a horror anthology that will feature a different story line and characters every each season. InSeason 2,American Horror Story: Asylum, she played the conniving nun Sister Jude Martin, followed by the witch Fiona Goode inAmerican Horror Story: Covenand carnival leader Elsa Mars inAmerican Horror Story: Freak Show.
As far asMatthew Bomer’s new character, the actor wouldn’t confirm or deny that there is a “love connection” withLady Gaga’s character. Here’s what he had to say during the PaleyFest panel.
“I can’t confirm or deny that there might be a love interest.”
Matthew Bomeralso had a guest-starring stint onAmerican Horror Story: Freak Showas Andy, a male prostitute that gets murdered by serial killer Dandy, but it isn’t known if those two characters will be connected or not. Series creator Ryan Murphy teased last year that every season of the show is connected in some way or another, despite being set in different locations and time periods. All that is known aboutMatthew Bomer’s involvement is that he will have a lead role, and nothing was revealed about Cheyenne Jackson’s character either.
Matthew Bomer, who is best known for starring in USA Network’sWhite Collar, has worked with Ryan Murphy on his HBO TV movieThe Normal Heart, and he has also guest-starred inGleeand The New Normal which Ryan Murphy produced. He will next be seen on the big screen in the Warner Bros. sequelMagic Mike XXL. Cheyenne Jackson most recently starred inLove Is Strangeand Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks.
