Can Lady Gaga Go Dark Again? She's Coming to American Horror Story

Photo: Lady Gaga in Sin City: A Dame To Kill For

After winning a Grammy for her album with Tony Bennett and reminding everyone during herSound of Music medley that she can indeed sing, Lady Gaga has a chance to get back in touch with her darker, edgier side. The songstress was announced as the first confirmed cast member in the upcoming fifth season of American Horror Story. Gaga whispered the title of Season 5, Hotel, in her Twitter video announcing. 

Make your reservation now. #GagaAHSHotel https://t.co/o9ixi5TaFy

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 25, 2015

Can She Do It?
We're sure, no matter what Ryan Murphy has her do, she won’t have to twist much to fit into the show’s darker recesses. After her Fame Monster era (when she began telling more detailed stories with her music videos) and Born This Way (when she poured on the denim and leather of '80s rock) it’s abundantly clear that Gaga not only pulls off dark and edgy, she owns it. Btw, it was during the BTW days that she met fiancé Taylor Kinney on the set of her “You and I” video.

Who Is Next?
The rest of the cast for the upcoming season is still in the air. Jessica Lange said more than once that Freak Show would be her last season, and other regulars — Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, and Taissa Farmiga — have other projects in the works. So far, Kathy Bates is expected to return. The season premiere is usually in October, and with the Hotel subtitle for the anthology series, we can only assume Gaga’s role will be Shining and surreal.

A version of this story by Dennis Hinzman originally appeared on Out.