Kathy Bates Returning for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL

By: Apr. 08, 2015
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Kathy Bates will officially be checking into the 'HOTEL.'

Ryan Murphy announced on Twitter today that the Oscar winner has signed on for the upcoming fifth season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY. He announced: "Kathy Bates is running the Hotel. #AHSSeason5"

Bates, who won an Emmy for her role on AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN, joins the previously announced Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, Connie Britton and Lady Gaga.

Jessica Lange announced that she would not return for the franchise following guest starring roles in the first four seasons.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL will premiere on FX in October.

Bates' stage credits include Broadway productions of 'night Mother, Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, Fifth of July and Goodbye Fidel. She also played the role of Miss Hannigan in Disney's television version of the musical Annie.

The Academy Award-winning has also starred in TITANIC, FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, and more. On television, Bates lead NBC's HARRY'S LAW, and appeared on THE OFFICE, as well as TWO AND A HALF MEN.



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