Summary

• Actor Steve Buscemi joins Wednesday season 2.
• There are no confirmed details about his role, but there are rumors that he will play Nevermore's new principal in the hit Netflix series.
• Buscemi's casting means more roles will be announced as season 2 filming slowly commences.

Actor Steve Buscemi joins the cast as the first new character of Wednesday season 2. With Tim Burton serving as the director for the first four episodes and the executive producer, the Netflix hit show starred Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Christina Ricci, and Gwendoline Christie. Wednesday, which follows the titular Addams family character and her adventures in Nevermore Academy, opened to rave reviews, soared in viewing numbers, and one of its scenes became a viral TikTok trend. Wednesday season 1 ended with the titular character leaving Nevermore, with a cliffhanger that reveals she has a stalker.

Now, Variety reports that actor Steve Buscemi will join Wednesday for season 2. He’s the first new actor to be added to the cast. Like the rest of season 2, Buscemi’s role is currently being kept under wraps, but there’s speculation and rumors that he will play the new principal of Nevermore, since the former principal, Larissa Weems (played by Christie), was killed by Ricci’s villainous Miss Thornhill.

Why Steve Buscemi Is A Good Fit for Wednesday

Buscemi Is Known For Portraying Eccentric Characters In Movies & TV.

Even if the details are inaccurate, Buscemi will likely have a place within Nevermore or even the Addams family.

Buscemi is no stranger to playing eccentric, outcast characters, so he’ll likely fit in well with the rest of Wednesday’s cast. His roles, especially in Adam Sandler's comedies and even his character in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, Dr. Romero, seem to be good references for what kind of character he’ll play in season 2.

If the rumors of him playing the new principal of Nevermore Academy are true, the character should be an interesting addition to the school’s staff, hinting at an eccentric principal who can relate more to his students. Even if the details are inaccurate, Buscemi will likely have a place within Nevermore or even the Addams family.

There is a possibility that Buscemi could play a villain, such as Wednesday’s unidentified stalker. Currently, there is no confirmation who Buscemi will play, but this will only leave speculation about how big his role will be in Wednesday. Furthermore, more casting updates will likely transpire, including additional actors who will join season 2. Nevertheless, he is a right fit for the show, which is expected to start filming for season 2 and aim for the 2026 premiere.

Source: Variety