Lady Gaga joins ‘American Horror Story’ cast

WASHINGTON DC, USA – Big news for Lady Gaga’s legions of Little Monsters – she is headed to a television screen near you, in what is sure to be a creepy role. (READ: Oscars 2015: Julie Andrews praises Lady Gaga’s ‘Sound of Music’ performance)

The quirky pop diva announced on Twitter that she will star in season five of American Horror Story, and revealed the FX show’s new theme – “Hotel”. (READ: Shonda Rhimes wasn’t thrilled with Lady Gaga’s Oscars performance)

“Make your reservation now. #GagaAHSHotel,” the star tweeted, along with a short black and white clip of herself in a thick black mask, which she removes before whispering, “Hotel.”

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

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 25, 2015

The clip also reveals her name in the script used for the show’s credits and its start date – October.

Gaga’s announcement had been retweeted more than 70,000 times in about 3 hours, including by series co-creator Ryan Murphy – who is also the brains behind high-school musical series Glee.

Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, has had small roles in a few films including Men in Black 3 – and an uncredited appearance in an episode of The Sopranos – but this will be her first starring role as an actress. (READ: Lady Gaga engaged to actor Taylor Kinney)

American Horror Story – an anthology series with a different plot each season, but a repertory cast of actors – was in search of a new star. 

Jessica Lange, who won two Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe for her work on the show, bowed out after four seasons. –Rappler.com