Ian McShane Cast on American Horror Story

Look out, Jessica Lange. Ian McShane is coming for you.

The former Deadwood star has landed a role on American Horror Story: Asylum, creator Ryan Murphy Tweeted today, simply teasing that the veteran actor's character will "tussle" with Lange's nun.

American Horror Story Season 2, which will take place inside a mental institution set in 1960s New England, kicks off Wednesday, October 17 on FX.

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