Jessica Lange is officially done with American Horror Story

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American Horror Story's biggest star is officially moving on. In a panel at PaleyFest, Jessica Lange — who has starred in each of the FX horror drama's four seasons to date — will not appear in the show's upcoming fifth season, titled American Horror Story: Hotel.

"Yes, I'm done," said Lange. "We've had a great run here. I absolutely loved doing these four characters, and in all madness, I love the writers, and [series creator Ryan Murphy], and the insanity of shooting it."

In Lange's absence, the series is busily assembling an all-star cast, including Lady Gaga and Matt Bomer.

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Scott Meslow
Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.