Kathy Bates to play Jessica Lange's enemy on "American Horror Story"

The two will start out as friends, but turn into bitter rivals

Published February 27, 2013 4:15PM (EST)

Oscar-winner Kathy Bates is joining the cast of "American Horror Story." TVLine first broke the news that the feisty silver-screen actress will play the frenemy of current AHS star Jessica Lange (who becomes a “glamour cat leading lady" this season).

So far, we know that season three will be “more historical in nature” than previous seasons--although it takes place in the modern day--and it'll be funnier, promises series creator Ryan Murphy. Based on all these new developments, it seems that season three will deliver something for all AHS fans.


By Prachi Gupta

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