'American Horror Story: Hotel' - Lady Gaga makes her acting debut

By Tala Pascual, Christian Post Contributor Monday, August 17, 2015

FX's smash anthology horror series "American Horror Story" will be back for an all new season with "Hotel." The series was created by the ingenious Ryan Murphy who is also behind the hit musical series "Glee." The season will revolve around a creepy old hotel and the people who live there.

Creator Ryan Murphy talked about the inspiration behind Hotel, which was a surveillance video from a hotel that showed a young woman in an elevator that was never seen again. "It is called 'Hotel,' and it's set in a hotel. We deal with a lot of American horrors, [including] addiction," he said. Murphy mentioned that the new season will be set in downtown Los Angeles.

The upcoming season has a very impressive cast lined up. Singer Lady Gaga will play Elizabeth, a very rich socialite who has a diabolical plan. Actress Sarah Paulson will play Sally, a drug addict who gets involved with Wes Bentley's character. Actress Kathy Bates will play Iris, the hotel owner who is involved with both Matt Bomber and Wes Bentley.

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Actor Matt Bomber will play Donovan. "I'm closely associated with Ms. Gaga, Ms. Bates, and Mr. Wittrock. He has very interesting relationships with lady folk in his life, and I'll just leave it at that," the actor said.

Actress Angela Basset will play an actress that visits the hotel all the time. Actor Finn Wittrock will play Tristan Duffy, a male model. Actress Chloe Sevigny will play Alex Lowell, the wife of Wes Bently's character who is a doctor and a mother.

Actor Wes Bentley will play a detective and the husband of Sevigny's character. "I'm investigating some grisly murders which brings me to the hotel," said the actor. Actor Cheyenne Jackson will play Drake, a fashion icon who is a desperate father, as well.

Actor Denis O'Hare will play Liz Taylor, the movie icon. "I shaved my head for the part — and other body parts. I work in the hotel and the lounge called Blue Parrot Lounge," the actor explained.

Actor Darren Criss will play Justin, a hipster dude who gets on the bad side of hotel owner Iris. Supermodel actress Naomi Campbell will play a fashion editor who goes toe to toe with Elizabeth. Actress Lily Rabe will play a serial killer. Actor Evan Peters will play Mr. March, the mysterious man in room 64.

Actress Emma Roberts will appear with Peter's character at the end, while Actor Max Greenfield will have a role as someone who checks into the hotel but never checks out.

American Horror Story: Hotel will premiere on Oct. 7 on FX.