Following a Golden Globe, two Emmys and one Screen Actors Guild Award thanks to Jessica Lange's "American Horror Story" characters, the two-time Oscar winner has now officially announced she's leaving the FX show's fifth season, all while "White Collar" star Matt Bomer joins the cast.
Ever since the show's premiere in 2011, Jessica Lange's "American Horror Story" work has been widely lauded, as well as the show itself, getting a massive cult following in different circles, with the actress getting most of the love come television awards season - but now, the 65 year-old star's calling it quits.
As Vulture reports, Jessica Lange's "American Horror Story" departure was officially confirmed during the Paley Fest last weekend, as the actress was asked on the "AHS" panel whether she'd be returning for the show's fifth season, "Hotel," and she spoke about her time in the show.
"Yes, I'm done," went Jessica Lange's "American Horror Story" retirement confirmation, according to People Magazine. "We've had a great run here. I absolutely love doing these four characters, and in all madness, I love the writers and Ryan and the insanity of shooting it."
She also stated that the last season was her favorite one and that, in her career of 40 years in show business, it wouldn't be getting any better than this.
According to The Huffington Post, although Jessica Lange's "American Horror Story" time is over, the fifth season of the show will be a great time for it, as it'll still feature some interesting people: "White Collar" star Matt Bomer has already confirmed he'll be a part of the show's new season, and pop singer Lady Gaga will also be joining "Hotel," in the first time she's ever done serious acting in character, without counting her appearances on movies and television shows playing herself.
Despite Jessica Lange's "American Horror Story" departure, the show's fifth season will arrive to FX next October.
