5 Major Career Moves: What Jessica Lange And Her Co-Stars Are Doing Right Now
Jessica Lange remains one of the most compelling and decorated actresses of her generation, and as of December 2025, she is actively transitioning between two of the most demanding roles of her career: a powerhouse Broadway matriarch and a tragic figure in a classic American play’s new film adaptation. The phrase "and Jessica Lange" is currently synonymous with major, critically ambitious projects that see her collaborating with industry heavyweights like Ed Harris, Jim Parsons, and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel. Her recent work firmly establishes her continued reign as a titan of both stage and screen, drawing immense critical attention to every move she makes.
This deep dive explores the latest, most current details on her career, focusing on the highly anticipated film *Long Day's Journey Into Night* and the sensational Broadway run of *Mother Play*, cementing her legacy with a fresh wave of accolades and demanding performances.
Jessica Lange: A Comprehensive Biography and Accolade List
Born on April 20, 1949, in Cloquet, Minnesota, Jessica Phyllis Lange has cultivated a career spanning over five decades, becoming one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting" (winning a competitive Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award). Her versatility and intelligent performances have made her a cinematic icon since her debut in the 1976 remake of *King Kong*.
Lange is celebrated for her profound work in films like *Tootsie* (1982), which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and *Blue Sky* (1994), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her later career resurgence was defined by her collaboration with television producer Ryan Murphy on the *American Horror Story* anthology series, where her chilling, complex performances earned her multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
Key Biographical and Career Highlights:
- Full Name: Jessica Phyllis Lange
- Born: April 20, 1949 (Cloquet, Minnesota)
- Major Awards: Two Academy Awards, Five Golden Globe Awards, Three Primetime Emmy Awards, One Tony Award, One Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award.
- EGOT Status: She is one of the few performers to have won the "Triple Crown of Acting" (Oscar, Emmy, Tony).
- Iconic Roles: Dwan (*King Kong*), Julie Nichols (*Tootsie*), Carly Marshall (*Blue Sky*), Frances Farmer (*Frances*), and Constance Langdon (*American Horror Story: Murder House*).
- Personal Life: She has three children: Shura Baryshnikov (with Mikhail Baryshnikov), Hannah, and Walker.
- Other Work: Lange is also an accomplished photographer, publishing several books of her work.
1. The Highly Anticipated Film: Long Day's Journey Into Night (2025)
The most immediate and talked-about project featuring Jessica Lange is the new feature film adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, *Long Day’s Journey Into Night*. The film, which has already wrapped production, is currently being repped for sales by MGM, indicating a major theatrical release is imminent, likely in 2025.
Lange’s Return to the Role of Mary Tyrone
Lange reprises the role of Mary Tyrone, the matriarch of the deeply dysfunctional Tyrone family, a part she previously played to critical acclaim in a 2016 Broadway revival. The play is considered one of the greatest American dramas, set over a single, agonizing day in August 1912 at the family’s Connecticut seaside home.
The story follows the four members of the Tyrone family—James, Mary, and their two sons, Jamie and Edmund—as they are forced to confront their traumas, including James's alcoholism and miserliness, the younger son Edmund’s looming consumption (tuberculosis), and Mary’s devastating relapse into drug addiction.
A Star-Studded Co-Star Ensemble
The film boasts an incredible ensemble cast, a major draw for audiences and critics alike. Lange is joined by fellow acting legend Ed Harris as her husband, James Tyrone. The cast is rounded out by Ben Foster and Colin Morgan as their sons, Jamie and Edmund, respectively, with Ericka Roe also in a supporting role. The film is directed by Jonathan Kent, who also helmed the 2016 Broadway production, with the screenplay adapted by David Lindsay-Abaire.
2. Broadway Triumph: Mother Play (2024)
Before her film project takes the spotlight, Lange dominated the Broadway stage, starring in the new play *Mother Play* by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel. The show was the final production of the 2023-2024 Broadway season and was met with glowing reviews, celebrating Lange’s performance as a complex, often monstrous maternal figure.
A Critically Acclaimed Performance
In *Mother Play*, Lange played a "powerhouse matriarch" in a story that follows a family navigating thirty years of tumultuous life, described as a "parent from hell" in some critical reviews. Her co-stars were equally celebrated: Jim Parsons (known for *The Big Bang Theory*) and Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger.
Lange's commitment to the stage, even late in her career, underscores her dedication to challenging material and her ability to captivate live audiences. Her Tony Award for *Long Day's Journey Into Night* in 2016, and the critical success of *Mother Play*, highlight her status as a true theatrical force, not just a film star.
3. The Lingering American Horror Story Question
For a generation of fans, Jessica Lange is inseparable from the Ryan Murphy universe, particularly her iconic run on *American Horror Story* (AHS). Despite her official departure after the fourth season, *AHS: Freak Show*, the question of her return is perpetually a hot topic in the entertainment world.
While there have been recurring rumors and fan speculation, most recently tied to the show's 2025 schedule, Lange's focus has clearly been on high-profile, non-AHS projects like *Mother Play* and the *Long Day's Journey Into Night* film. Her current trajectory suggests a preference for prestige film and stage roles that offer the depth and complexity of characters like Mary Tyrone, rather than a full-time return to television.
4. The Power of Collaboration: Ed Harris and the Acting Masterclass
The partnership between Jessica Lange and Ed Harris in the *Long Day's Journey Into Night* film is a significant event, promising an "acting masterclass" for cinephiles. Both actors are known for their intense, method-driven performances and their ability to embody deeply flawed, human characters. Their dynamic as the troubled couple, Mary and James Tyrone, is expected to be the emotional core of the film.
This film is not just a standard adaptation; it is a reunion of two seasoned professionals taking on one of the most challenging texts in dramatic history. The intensity of Eugene O’Neill’s dialogue, which explores themes of regret, addiction, and familial collapse, requires actors of this caliber, making the Lange-Harris pairing a guaranteed highlight of the 2025 cinematic landscape.
5. What Comes Next for the EGOT Winner?
With the filming of *Long Day's Journey Into Night* complete and the Broadway run of *Mother Play* concluded, Jessica Lange’s immediate future involves promoting the film and potentially taking on a new, equally demanding project. Her recent choices demonstrate a clear focus on literary and stage-based material, favoring roles that allow her to delve into the psychological complexity of women facing profound personal crises.
Fans can anticipate seeing her on the film festival circuit in early 2025, possibly at events like the Glasgow Film Festival, promoting the new O'Neill adaptation. Her continued work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador also remains a key part of her public persona, balancing her artistic pursuits with humanitarian efforts. Lange’s career is a masterclass in longevity and artistic integrity, and her latest projects prove she is far from slowing down.
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