Jessica Lange Slams ‘American Horror Story’ for Being ‘Too Cheap’
Key Points:
- Jessica Lange criticized FX for not providing transportation to the American Horror Story cast during early seasons, calling the network "too f**king cheap" for making actors drive themselves home after overnight shoots.
- Speaking at PaleyFest 2026, Lange recounted filming Season 3 in New Orleans, where cast members had to find their own way home late at night, highlighting the lack of support from the network.
- Lange, who starred in multiple seasons and won Emmy Awards for her roles in Seasons 1 and 3, has returned for Season 13, reprising her iconic characters.
- She previously stated she would only return if allowed to play all four of her original characters, a condition met by FX and creator Ryan Murphy.
- Season 13 also features a star-studded cast including Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, and others, with Lange describing the experience of returning as very positive.