Steve Buscemi joins Jenna Ortega for Season 2 of “Wednesday”

Steve Buscemi joins the star-studded cast of the highly anticipated second season of “Wednesday,” the Netflix series starring Jenna Ortega. While his role has not been officially confirmed, speculation from Just Jared suggests that Buscemi may portray the new principal of Nevermore.

The core ensemble from Season 1 will return, featuring Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Christina Ricci, and Moosa Mostafa. Additionally, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzman will reprise their roles as Morticia and Gomez in recurring capacities.

Netflix’s decision to renew “Wednesday” for a second season came swiftly after the success of its debut season, which premiered to critical acclaim. Within just three months, the series garnered over 252 million views, surpassing the viewership of other popular Netflix originals like “Stranger Things” and “Bridgerton.”

The groundbreaking success of Season 1 translated into 12 Emmy nominations, including a nod for Jenna Ortega in the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category. Ortega’s nomination marked a significant milestone, as she became only the third Latina ever nominated in a leading actress category at the Emmy Awards.

As anticipation builds for the sophomore season of “Wednesday,” fans can expect the same level of dark humor, mystery, and whimsy that made the series a standout hit. With the addition of Steve Buscemi and the returning ensemble, Season 2 promises to captivate audiences once again with its unique storytelling and imaginative world-building.