“We always knew we wanted to work together again in one capacity or another,” she continued. “But I didn’t think it would be on this show. I feel that I'm a comedy lady and didn't know how I would ever fit into this universe. So Ryan got in touch with me saying, ‘I'd really like for you to be involved in this season.’ I was equal parts thrilled, terrified and very excited that I was getting a chance to be a part of it.”
In this installment of AHS, Grossman plays the mysterious Meadow Wilton, a melanoma survivor with as many secrets as hang-ups. The role is a departure for Grossman, who also briefly worked with Murphy on his FX series Nip Tuck, and it’s one she’s relishing. “There are some dark dramatic moments in this,” she said. “It’s definitely stretching another side of me that I haven’t had the chance to do myself, and in ways I haven’t done before.”
Grossman revealed that this season of AHS has proven to be “intense” and that she has worked harder than at any previous job. That’s largely in part to bringing her A-game to the set everyday. “If I’m having scenes with Sarah Paulson, you better bet I know exactly what I’m doing,” she explained. “It’s intimidating working with her because she’s the best there is. Sarah is also hilarious so the biggest challenge has been not laughing