Summary

• Steve Buscemi's casting in Wednesday season 2 hints at more Tim Burton regulars joining the series in the future.
• Catherine O'Hara, known for her work with Burton in Beetlejuice, could be the perfect addition to Wednesday's cast.
• O'Hara's potential cameo in Wednesday would be fitting, especially with her relationship to other cast members in Beetlejuice.

Wednesday season 2 has cast an actor that Tim Burton has collaborated with before, making it all the more likely that another of the director's frequent flyers will eventually join the series as well. Burton is known for repeatedly casting the same actors in his movies, building decades-long relationships with stars who perfectly fit within the aesthetic of his fictional worlds. So far, Wednesday has only seen the return of Christina Ricci, who had previously worked with Burton in the 1999 movie Sleepy Hallow, but with another Burton favorite coming in season 2, more are sure to be on the way.

Burton's Wednesday was a massive success for Netflix with its first season, quickly becoming the streaming platform's top original series. Considering the cult following of The Addams Family, this was no easy task. Burton had to add his own unique spin to the popular franchise, all the while preserving what fans have long loved about the macabre family. Of course, as the master of all that is dark and creepy, Burton was the perfect director for the job, and his meticulous casting was critical to the series' success. Now, this will continue into Wednesday season 2 and hopefully beyond.

Steve Buscemi Being Cast For Wednesday Season 2 Means More Tim Burton Regulars Could Be On The Way

Steve Buscemi Previously Worked With Tim Burton In Big Fish

Steve Buscemi has been added to the cast list for Wednesday season 2, and though his precise role isn't clear yet, there are plenty of possibilities. A common rumor is that his character will be the new principal of Nevermore Academy, filling the shoes of Gwendoline Christie's Larissa Weems after her death in season 1. Or, perhaps Buscemi will take Ricci's place as a Nevermore teacher or villain (or both), which would be fitting since, thus far in Wednesday, these two actors have previously worked with Burton.

Buscemi, who is known for playing quirky characters, worked with Burton back in 2003 for the movie Big Fish, in which he played the eccentric Norther Winslow. Now that he has joined the cast of Wednesday season 2, he can officially be called one of the director's repeat collaborators, adding to the cohesiveness of Burton's call sheet. This also means that it is more likely that other actors best known for working with Burton could appear down the line, giving new hope to those who have been requesting one in particular.

Catherine O'Hara Would Be The Perfect Next Actor For Future Wednesday Seasons

Steve Buscemi's Casting Renews Hope That Catherine O'Hara Could Make An Appearance

Catherine O'Hara first worked with Burton in the 1988 movie Beetlejuice, playing Delia Deetz. From there, she served as the voice of Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and played multiple characters in 2012's Frankenweenie. O'Hara has undoubtedly left her mark on Burton fans' hearts between these three films, but her stardom goes far beyond this. Among her many beloved characters is Moira Rose from the comedy TV series Schitt's Creek, whose quirky hilarity was a significant part of the show's success.

O'Hara's significant status in popular media has made her a joy to see in virtually any movie or TV show, but the fact that she has had such a close working relationship with Burton has led to frequent requests for her to be cast in future seasons of Wednesday. Since she is often cast as a quirky mother character, she would be the perfect fit for the parent of one of Nevermore's many students. Or, with so many Addams family members so far left out of Wednesday (like Grandmama Addams), O'Hara could easily step in to fill one of these iconic roles as well.

Catherine O'Hara lent her voice to Grandma Frump in the 2019 movie The Addams Family.

Beetlejuice 2 Makes A Catherine O'Hara Cameo In Wednesday All The More Fitting

Buscemi's role in Wednesday season 2 opens the door for other Burton actors to join the series, but there's another reason that O'Hara making an appearance makes sense. Though the Netflix series was the first time star Jenna Ortega worked with the director, she was quickly cast for the Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, solidifying herself as the newest member of Burton's frequent flyer crew. Ortega will be playing Astrid Deetz, granddaughter of Delia Deetz, whom O'Hara is returning to play.

With O'Hara and Ortega working side by side in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, it would be all the more fitting for the legendary actor to be a part of Wednesday as well.

With O'Hara and Ortega working side by side in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, it would be all the more fitting for the legendary actor to be a part of Wednesday as well. Both stars are arguably more famous than ever, so any chance to see them on screen together would be welcomed. There are likely to be more cast members revealed for Wednesday season 2 in the coming months, so it's perfectly possible that O'Hara will join Buscemi as a new face in the upcoming Netflix installment. Even if not, however, it can always be hoped that future seasons will bring this iconic actor into the screen.