'American Horror Story': Kathy Bates Confirmed for 'Hotel' 

'American Horror Story': Kathy Bates Confirmed for 'Hotel'

Joining a cast that includes Lady Gaga, Matt Bomer and Cheyenne Jackson.

Showrunner Ryan Murphy confirmed news that the actress — who was rumored to be coming back to the FX anthology's fifth season,

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"Kathy Bates is running the Hotel. #AHSSeason5," Murphy announced.

Starring Lady Gaga, Matt Bomer, Chloe Sevigny, Wes Bentley and Cheyenne Jackson,

will be the first season of the series from Murphy and Brad Falchuk without leading lady Jessica Lange. Bates' return, which had been rumored for months, will mark her third season with the series after her co-starring roles in

mainstay Evan Peters, meanwhile, noted at PaleyFest that he wasn't sure if he'd be back for

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