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Ryan Murphy Teases Jessica Lange's Return as Constance in 'AHS' Season 13
The actress' surprise comeback has fans excited for a potential Coven and Apocalypse crossover.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:26pm
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The surprise return of a fan-favorite 'American Horror Story' character promises a thrilling new season filled with dark twists and supernatural intrigue.New Orleans TodayIn a recent Instagram post, producer Ryan Murphy shared a photo that appears to show Jessica Lange reprising her role as Constance Langdon from the first season of 'American Horror Story.' This has sparked speculation that the upcoming 13th season will feature a crossover with past seasons, particularly Coven and Apocalypse, which also incorporated characters from the original Murder House arc.
Why it matters
Lange's return to the 'American Horror Story' franchise is a major surprise, as the acclaimed actress had previously stated she would not be coming back. Her appearance as the iconic Constance suggests the new season may delve into the show's rich history and bring back beloved characters, which would thrill long-time fans of the anthology series.
The details
In the Instagram post, Murphy shared two images that appear to show Lange as Constance, the menacing matriarch from Season 1, standing in the infamous Murder House. The post also includes a comment from Murphy seemingly confirming the return of another fan-favorite, Angela Bassett as Marie Laveau from Coven. The release date of Halloween 2026 and a nod to a quote from Apocalypse's Madison Montgomery further hint at the potential for a crossover season.
- On October 31, 2025, Ryan Murphy revealed the cast list for 'American Horror Story' Season 13.
- In February 2025, Jessica Lange stated she would not return to the 'American Horror Story' franchise.
- The upcoming 13th season of 'American Horror Story' is set to premiere on Halloween 2026.
The players
Jessica Lange
An acclaimed actress who previously starred as Constance Langdon in the first season of 'American Horror Story.' Her surprise return to the franchise has fans excited.
Ryan Murphy
The co-creator and producer of 'American Horror Story,' who shared the Instagram post teasing Lange's comeback and potentially other crossover characters.
Angela Bassett
An actress who has appeared in multiple seasons of 'American Horror Story,' including as the voodoo queen Marie Laveau in Coven.
What’s next
Fans will have to wait until the Halloween 2026 premiere of 'American Horror Story' Season 13 to see if the season does indeed feature a crossover with past seasons and the return of beloved characters like Constance and Marie Laveau.
The takeaway
The surprise return of Jessica Lange as Constance Langdon has generated immense excitement among 'American Horror Story' fans, who are hopeful the new season will delve into the show's rich history and bring back other iconic characters. This potential crossover season could be a major event for the long-running anthology series.
