American Horror Story: Hotel checks in Wes Bentley

Last Updated on July 22, 2021

Though Jessica Lange won’t be returning for a fifth go-round on American Horror Story, executive producer Ryan Murphy is assuring that the new season will be populated by familiar faces, as is his MO. The showrunner himself revealed via Twitter that Wes Bentley will make his second appearance on AHS, joining Matt Bomer (who also showed up last season), Cheyenne Jackson and Lady Gaga.

Bentley played the murderous Edward Mordrake on American Horror Story: Freak Show, a small but significant role. This time around, Bentley will be a series regular.

You can expect plenty of casting news for the FX show in the coming weeks as it preps to shoot. American Horror Story: Hotel will air in October.

Thrilled to announce Wes Bentley will be a series regular on AHS: Hotel.

— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) March 17, 2015