'Wednesday' fans celebrate Steve Buscemi's 'delightfully dark' addition to Season 2 as 'great casting decision'

Fans are abuzz with excitement over reports of Steve Buscemi joining the cast of 'Wednesday' Season 2
Steve Buscemi's addition to the cast of 'Wednesday' Season 2 has sparked excitement among fans (@gettyimages, @netflix)
Steve Buscemi's addition to the cast of 'Wednesday' Season 2 has sparked excitement among fans (@gettyimages, @netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Steve Buscemi, who is best known for 'Transformers: The Last Knight,' has reportedly joined 'Wednesday' Season 2 as Nevermore Academy's new principal.

'Wednesday' Season 2 has been making headlines even before its release, thanks to the tremendous success of its first season.

Fans are buzzing with excitement as reports suggest that Steve will be joining the cast of 'Wednesday' Season 2. They are eagerly awaiting more details about his character and how it will impact the storyline.

Fans ecstatic over Steve Buscemi's reported role in 'Wednesday' Season 2

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 10:  Steve Buscemi attends
Steve Buscemi joins the cast of 'Wednesday Season 2' (@gettyimages)

Fans have taken to X to express their excitement over Steve's reported role in 'Wednesday' Season 2.

A fan wrote, "Thats a great casting decision!" While another said, "Great casting, he'll fit right in."



 



 

Another fan has expressed excitement, stating, "should i watch this show just for him."



 

Another fan commented, "Never thought I would see him in a Tim Burton project. But given some of the characters that he's played it seems a little odd he wasn't in a Burton project before."



 

A fan wrote, "Excellent choice. Great actor for the role. Buscemi always brings a unique flavor to his characters."



 

A fan remarked, "I didn’t want to watch this but I guess I have to now thanks stevie." While another said, "I didn’t LOVE the first season but I will be SAT for Steve."



 



 

Another fan expressed surprise, stating, "Never thought I'd see a Wednesday/The Sopranos crossover."

Steve is famous for his role as Tony Blundetto in 'The Sopranos,' an American crime drama television series created by David Chase.

This fan is referring to the fact that Steve, who is known for his role in 'The Sopranos,' is now joining the cast of 'Wednesday' Season 2.



 

A fan wrote, "just one of those castings that make me nod and say “that makes sense." While another said, "He’s gunna be hilarious."



 



 

Massive viewer response to 'Wednesday' leads to Season 2 renewal

Wednesday (Netflix)
Jenna Ortega in a still from 'Wednesday' (@netflix)

'Wednesday' was one of the most successful series ever on Netflix. It ranked in the second position on the list of Most Popular (English) TV shows with 1.237 billion hours viewed within its first 28 days.

The series also crossed the 1 billion-hour view mark only three weeks after its debut, quickly becoming the third title to reach this milestone within its first 28 days, alongside 'Stranger Things 4' and 'Squid Game'.

Later on, Netflix officially confirmed the renewal of the series for a second season, much to the delight of fans.

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