Addition of Lance Reddick to 'AHS'

For the final four seasons of "American Horror Story: Coven," Lance Reddick will be added to the cast.  While having a prominent role in the TV show "Fringe," Reddick "has taken it upon himself to guide the final four episodes of Coven," says Brody Gibson of Boomtron.  He is set to play Papa Legba when the show returns in January.  Papa Legba is a Hatian spirit and gives him a strong connection to the Voodoo practiced by Marie Laveau.  This gives him a prominent role in Marie Laveau's life in the show.

Lance Reddick

The addition of Reddick means another big actor in an already all-star cast.  With the likes of Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett, the casting cannot do much better.  

This brings up an interesting topic of casting in TV shows.  Is it likely that more shows will bring in other well-known actors to have pivotal role in multiple episodes instead of a guest appearance in one?  This occurrence may just be because the story called for it, but it seems like an interesting idea.  The reverse could also be considered too.  A show could work a storyline around when an actor is available to film.  There has not seemed to be much of this throughout the years, at least that I have seen.

Adding Reddick was s smart move for "American Horror Story: Coven," as it will most likely draw in even more viewers.


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