In a major casting coup for their FX drama pilot American Horror Story, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have tapped Jessica Lange to star in a lead role opposite Friday Night Lights‘ Connie Britton. This marks the first foray into series television for the two-time Oscar winner.

The premise of American Horror Story is kept under wraps, but a breakdown for the pilot listed two main characters, Ben Harmon, a sensitive therapist, and Vivien Harmon (Britton), his gorgeous wife who is a force to be reckoned with. Lange will play their nosy neighbor.

via Exclusive: Jessica Lange Joins Ryan Murphy’s FX Pilot American Horror Story – TVLine – TVLine.

Jolie opération pour le duo Ryan Murphy/Brad Falchuk : Jessica Lange (« Tootsie ») fera partie de la distribution du pilote d’American Horror Story, le nouveau drama en préparation chez FX.

L’actrice oscarisée, dont ce sera le premier rôle important dans une série, interprétera une voisine fouineuse du couple formé par Ben et Vivien (Connie Britton).