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Jenna Ortega’s hit Netflix showWednesdayannounces the addition of actor Steve Buscemi to the cast. His character details remain undisclosed, but sources claimed he will be playing the new principal of Nevermore Academy, a role once bestowed to actress Gwendoline Christie.
After Principal Larissa Weems’ death, many fans wish there was a way to bring the character back to life. But, with the announcement of Buscemi replacing Christie, the idea seems futile now.
Gwendoline Christie Talks About Larissa Weems’ Possible Return
So far, there are only a few details about the progress ofWednesdaySeason 2. It was previously announced thatJenna Ortegawill reprise her role as Wednesday Addams. The return ofGwendoline Christie’s Larissa Weems is very vague at this point, though she gave fans a flicker of hope during her interview withDigital Spy:
“We haven’t seen her put in the ground, have we? I feel like Larissa Weems would not really be prepared to entertain or be dominated by anything as commonplace as death.”
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TheGame of Thronesactress talked about her iconic character and what a pity it was to have her die in the first season. Still, the star thought it was necessary to push the story forward and to show her development as a character:
“I think that Larissa is doing her best to be embracing of the world as a whole. I think she’s taken that chance, and it’s unfortunate that it has ended up leading to her demise. But I feel like she thinks it’s better to take the chance than not to take the chance. I think she feels that to take a stab at an idealistic world is better than to exist in isolation.”
Meanwhile, Steve Buscemi is a prolific actor with a lengthy career in Hollywood. Some of his notable works includeReservoir Dogs,Fargo, andThe Death of Stalin. He was also present in television shows likeThe SopranosandBoardwalk Empire. The Emmy-winning actor is certainly a perfect fit forWednesdayas he is known for being an acclaimed character actor.
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Filming production is expected to commence in April this year in Ireland after it was delayed due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes that paralyzed Hollywood in 2023.
What Fans Think Of Steve Buscemi JoiningWednesdaySeason 2
Jenna Ortega revealed the sequel will be even more exciting than the first at the Emmys red carpet viaDeadline: “I think everything is bigger. It’s a lot more action-packed. I think each episode will probably feel a little bit more like a movie, which is nice.”
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With that note, fans’ reactions towards Buscemi joining the cast and Christie potentially out of the franchise remain divided. However, when it was announced that the former would join on board, many were quite happy. Check out their tweets below:
No complaints there 😂🖤
— House Of Horrors (@HouseOfHorrorCo)June 17, 2025
We are seated
— Armstrong (@godsent_weeb)June 15, 2025
Perfect fit
— Bryanna 🏹✨ (@sun_bumm)June 08, 2025
Excellent choice. Great actor for the role. Buscemi always brings a unique flavor to his characters.
— Ben Everard (@beneverard)August 16, 2025
Interesting casting I always liked Steve
— Eddie (@OHMYDIAZ)June 30, 2025
A release date forWednesdaySeason 2 has not been announced yet, though fans can catch all episodes of the first season on Netflix.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
