Summary:
- Steve Buscemi joins Wednesday season 2 cast.
- Plot details remain undisclosed, Jenna Ortega returns.
- Season 1 was a Netflix hit, Emmy nominations.
Get ready for more Nevermore Academy mayhem! Variety has exclusive news that Steve Buscemi is officially part of the cast for Wednesday season 2.
Buscemi will portray the new principal of Nevermore Academy, although specific details about his character are yet to be revealed.
Plot details for season 2 are under wraps, but we do know Jenna Ortega will reprise her role as Wednesday Addams. Season 1 concluded with Wednesday solving mysteries and saving Nevermore.
Steve Buscemi is a celebrated actor known for his versatility, tackling both dramatic and comedic roles. His impressive filmography includes Reservoir Dogs, Fargo, and Adam Sandler comedies. He’s also graced our screens in shows like Boardwalk Empire and even guest-starred in 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Buscemi is an Emmy award winner and has been nominated eight times.
The first season of Wednesday, which debuted in November 2022, was a massive success for Netflix. It ranked among the platform’s most-watched shows and garnered 12 Emmy nominations, winning four. Production delays due to strikes impacted season 2, but filming is expected to begin in Ireland later this month.
The series is co-created and showrun by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Tim Burton directed the first four episodes of season 1 and remains an executive producer. Expect to see familiar names like Steve Stark, Andrew Mittman, and Kayla Alpert returning for season 2.
