Jessica Lange on Bringing ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ Back to the Big Screen, Returning to ‘American Horror Story’ and Retirement Rumors

Jessica Lange says she could imagine ending her acting career with Mary Tyrone in Long Day’s Journey Into Night, a role she considers unmatched. At 77, she has returned to the character for a film adaptation after playing it on stage in London and Broadway, and is promoting the film’s festival and limited cinema release.

The production took nearly a decade to bring to the screen, with financing repeatedly coming together and falling apart, even after filming began in Ireland. Lange has also recently returned for American Horror Story’s 13th season and is again in contention for an Oscar and an Emmy. She has won two Oscars, three Emmys and one Tony during a 50-year screen career.