Steve Buscemi, the talented actor known for his dynamic roles, is gearing up to join the cast of Wednesday Season 2. In a recent interview, he expressed high regard for his co-star, the show’s lead actress, Jenna Ortega. Reports of Buscemi’s casting in the highly anticipated second season first emerged in April 2024, and this was later confirmed in a cast reveal that followed in May of the same year.
Steve Buscemi Expresses Enthusiasm for Jenna Ortega in Wednesday Season 2
During a recent fundraising event organized by Exploring the Arts, a charitable initiative founded by the legendary Tony Bennett, Steve Buscemi took the opportunity to share his thoughts about working alongside Jenna Ortega in the upcoming Wednesday Season 2. The 67-year-old actor and filmmaker spoke with PEOPLE and described his experiences on set, highlighting the unique qualities that Ortega brings to the show.
“Oh, she’s great,” Buscemi remarked enthusiastically. “She’s incredibly sharp, genuinely funny, and remarkably down to earth.” The actor, best known for his role in Reservoir Dogs, went on to describe Ortega as “a wonderful actress” and “a wonderful scene partner,” emphasizing that she truly is “the best” in her craft.
While Buscemi was somewhat reserved about divulging specific plot details for Wednesday Season 2, he confidently assured fans that it is poised to be “a great season.” He expressed genuine enjoyment while working on the project, indicating that audiences can expect a thrilling continuation of the storyline. His involvement was initially reported by Deadline and Variety in April 2024, generating significant buzz among fans.
At that initial announcement, the details of Buscemi’s character remained under wraps. However, Variety later revealed that he would be stepping into the role of the new principal at Nevermore Academy. This is a noteworthy change, as the first season’s principal, Larissa Weems, portrayed by Gwendoline Christie, met a tragic end at the hands of Christina Ricci’s character, Laurel Gates/Marilyn Thornhill, in the dramatic Season 1 finale.
Buscemi’s role in the second season was officially confirmed in a cast reveal video, which was released the following month. It was in this video that audiences learned his character would be named Barry Dort, adding to the intrigue of the upcoming season.
In addition to Buscemi, Wednesday Season 2 will introduce several new cast members, including Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, Noah Taylor, and Thandiwe Newton. Notably, Piper will take on the role of Capri, while Newton is set to portray Dr. Fairburn, further enriching the ensemble cast.
As for the release date of Wednesday Season 2, fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation, though it is anticipated to debut sometime this year. The excitement surrounding the series continues to build, especially with the stellar cast and intriguing plot developments.
