‘American Horror Story’ Actor Orlando Jones on Taking Over Lance Reddick’s Role and His Season 13 Prediction: “Somebody Gonna Die!”

Orlando Jones has taken over the role of Papa Legba in the 13th season of *American Horror Story*, following Lance Reddick’s death in 2023. Papa becomes an ally to the Coven, helping the witches understand Satan’s plan and how to stop him from ending the world.

Jones says he approached the character in his own way, describing this version as more agitated than Reddick’s quietly menacing portrayal. The transformation takes about three to three-and-a-half hours and includes prosthetics, contacts, teeth, skin pieces for his hands and neck, and a wig. The article’s excerpt ends with Ben, revealed as Satan’s son, arriving at the Coven’s doorstep.