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Geek Tyrant
21 hours ago
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- Geek Tyrant
New WEDNESDAY Season 2 Trailer Sees Steve Buscemi Give Us a Tour of NeverMore — GeekTyrant
Netflix has debuted a fun trailer for Wednesday Season 2, and it gives us a tour of the "new" NeverMore Academy. It introduces us to Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort, the new principal of NeverMore offering the tour, and he's definitly having fun in this role. Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) returns to Nevermore Academy and she "must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. 'Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery." Fresh foes and woes await Wednesday at NeverMore. . The series comes from Alfred Goughand Miles Millar, who return for the spine-tingling second season, alongside exec producer and director Tim Burton. The series also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Luis Guzmán, Hunter Doohan, Billie Piper, and Moosa Mostafa. Guest stars include Jamie McShane, Joanna Lumley, Joonas Suatamo, Fred Armisen, Christopher Lloyd, Thandiwe Newton and Lady Gaga.. I'm just happy seeing Buscemi embrace his kookiness again with this role. Enjoy. Season 2 of Wednesday will drop in two parts with Part 1 on August 6th, and Part 2 on September 3rd.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Steve Buscemi looks unrecognizable as he takes on new role in Wednesday season 2
Fans of Netflix 's Wednesday will be greeted by a familiar face like you've never seen him before when they return to Nevermore Academy in Season 2. The streaming service released a new video on Wednesday, which confirms an iconic actor has joined the cast for this new season. He will be portraying the new principal of Nevermore Academy, Barry Dort, who takes over for previous principal Larissa Weems (Gwendoline Christie). The video appears to be a recruitment video of sorts, with Barry trying to convince prospective students that he is turning the school around with him in charge. They even launched a new website - - where fans are invited to 'apply' for the fictional school showcased in the series, starring Jenna Ortega as the title character. So who is playing this new principal trying to bring Nevermore Academy to new heights? It's none other than Steve Buscemi! The 67-year-old actor is clad in a purple suit, explaining to viewers, 'Last year, this school, this sanctuary, came under attack, thanks to my predecessor, Larissa Weems.' They show Weems' portrait being removed from the school, as Dort says, 'Her repugnant devotion to all things normie was a disaster, but I relish every opportunity to right her wrongs,' as they go past his own official portrait. He also lays out his plan to restore the school to its former glory by 'replenishing its ranks with a new batch of eager, young outcasts.' Barry then joins Pugsley Addams (Isaac Ordonez), an incoming freshman at Nevermore, seen controlling lightning bolts with his hands, who Barry says is, 'still learning to control his outcast ability.' He adds that, 'whatever kind of outcast you are, you'll find a home at Nevermore, as she passes Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday), who says, 'Because here, we celebrate what makes us unique.' Barry and Bianca both pass Jenna Ortega's title character and her roommate Enid (Emma Myers), with Enid continuing, 'And we can become our true selves,' while a droll Wednesday adds, 'Even if that true self resembles nails on a chalkboard.' The video wraps up with Barry standing on a Nevermore statue above many of his students, adding, 'So what are you waiting for? Seize your chance to join the new Nevermore, because Nevermore is never better!' The teaser concludes by revealing that Part 1 of Wednesday Season 2 debuts on the streaming service August 6, with Part 2 following September 3. They show Weems' portrait being removed from the school, as Dort says, 'Her repugnant devotion to all things normie was a disaster, but I relish every opportunity to right her wrongs,' as they go past his own official portrait. The teaser concludes by revealing that Part 1 of Wednesday Season 2 debuts on the streaming service August 6, with Part 2 following September 3 Series star Jenna Ortega caused many fans to be angry with her after an interview with Harper's Bazaar, where she revealed that she was 'an unhappy person' once she received all of the attention from Wednesday. 'After the pressure, the attention - as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary.' And although Ortega is returning to the show for a second season, she opened up about how doing the show comes with cons - especially for the future of her career. 'I'm doing a show I'm going to be doing for years where I play a schoolgirl, but I'm also a young woman,' she added.
UPI
2 days ago
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- UPI
Watch: Steve Buscemi shills Nevermore in 'Wednesday' Season 2
1 of 5 | Steve Buscemi plays Principal Dort in "Wednesday" Season 2. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Netflix is teasing the sophomore season of Wednesday with a new clip starring Steve Buscemi as Nevermore Academy's Principal Dort. Gwendoline Christie portrayed the former principal, Larissa, in Season 1 of the series. "Last year, this school, this sanctuary, came under attack thanks to my predecessor, Larissa Weems," he says in the preview, standing in front of a fireplace. "Her repugnant devotion to all things normie was a disaster," he continues. Nevermore Academy is a school for outcasts attended by such students as Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), Enid (Emma Myers) and Bianca (Joy Sunday). "But I relish every opportunity to right her wrongs," he adds. "This year, I'm returning Nevermore to its former glory by replenishing our ranks with a fresh batch of eager young outcasts." Season 2 also stars Isaac Ordonez, Moosa Mostafa, Hunter Doohan, Georgie Farmer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Joanna Lumley, Victor Dorobantu, Joonas Suotamo, Fred Armisen, Billie Piper, Christopher Lloyd, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Hyawo, Jamie McShane, Thandiwe Newton and Heather Matarazzo. The first part of Season 2 arrives on Netflix Aug. 6, while the second half arrives Sept. 3. Jenna Ortega's career: 15 images of the Hollywood star Jenna Ortega attends the premiere of "Pete's Dragon" in Los Angeles on August 8, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wednesday Season 2 release date: Wednesday Season 2: Who is replacing Principal Weems at Nevermore Academy? Report reveals his special powers
Principal Dort's Arrival Adds Fire to the Curriculum Wednesday Season 2 Promises Broader Powers and New Faculty Psychic Pedagogy and Outcast Integration in Focus ADVERTISEMENT FAQs When is Wednesday Season 2 expected to release? Who is replacing Principal Larissa Weems in Season 2? ADVERTISEMENT As anticipation builds for the fall release of Wednesday Season 2 , Netflix has confirmed sweeping changes at Nevermore Academy — most notably, a new principal stepping into the shoes of the late Larissa Weems. The series' shift in leadership brings with it fresh outcast dynamics and a powerful supernatural twist, marking a significant evolution from the inaugural new character, Principal Dort, portrayed by veteran actor Steve Buscemi, promises to introduce pyrokinesis to the show's established psychic powers. With fire now added to the mix, Wednesday deepens its exploration of the outcast world in both thrilling and dangerous ways, as per a report by torch has quite literally been passed at Nevermore. Following the demise of Principal Larissa Weems — a shapeshifter played by Gwendoline Christie — in Season 1, Wednesday Season 2 introduces Steve Buscemi as Principal Dort, a leader with the rare ability of pyrokinesis. This fiery talent, a first for the series, expands the range of psychic abilities seen in the school's student and staff population. Principal Weems ' shapeshifting proved crucial in Season 1's mystery arc, and Netflix appears to be taking a similar approach with Dort, whose flame-lit finger featured prominently in the show's new promotional materials. While his full role in the unfolding storyline remains under wraps, his unique powers suggest he may become a key figure in Season 2's central to resume at Nevermore Academy following its brief closure in Season 1, Wednesday Season 2 will not only reintroduce familiar faces like Wednesday Addams and Enid Sinclair but will also bring in a larger cast of Addams family members and staff. The introduction of Principal Dort and other new faculty signals a potential shift in focus toward how Nevermore trains its students in mastering their and fans alike noted the limited role of school life in Season 1, where much of the focus was on Wednesday's murder investigation rather than classroom learning. The only prominent staff included Principal Weems and Ms. Thornhill, the latter revealed to be a villain in disguise. With Season 2, the inclusion of mentors such as Billie Piper's newly announced character suggests a more immersive look into student Academy, home to various supernatural student factions — including werewolves, vampires, gorgons, and sirens — also boasts a group of psychics with unique abilities. Until now, viewers have only seen limited examples of how these powers are managed or taught. Principal Dort's commitment to encouraging students to embrace their powers may open new avenues for storylines centered around psychic training and his psychic status, Dort may become a mentor to key characters like Wednesday or her brother Pugsley, potentially deepening the familial and mystical ties in the narrative. With the introduction of pyrokinesis, Season 2 is poised to offer not just mystery and intrigue but also the internal growth of its central Season 2 is set for a Fall 2025 release on Netflix, although an exact date has not yet been new head of Nevermore Academy is Principal Dort, portrayed by actor Steve Buscemi. He replaces the late Principal Weems, played by Gwendoline Christie, who died in Season 1.
Gizmodo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
All the Kookiest Things to Remember About ‘Wednesday' Before Season 2
In honor of Friday the 13th, here's what you need to remember from season one before Wednesday returns to Netflix in August. Happy Friday the 13th, you Wednesday fandom kooks. The Jenna Ortega-starring Addams Family spin-off series from Tim Burton follows the Addams' eldest as she attends a boarding school filled with other supernaturally inclined youths in a sprawling mystery that has only begun. Wednesday returns to Netflix in less than two months, so we're taking this spooky occasion to pull out our Nevermore notes before school gets back in session. Here's what you need to remember—besides Wednesday having a Friday the 13th birthday, as Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) proudly boasted to Nevermore's headmistress at the start of season one. The Addams Family has powers Right before getting sent off to Nevermore Academy, Wednesday begins to have psychic visions. It's what shows her the swim team picked on Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) at the normie school they attended before she unleashed punishment by piranhas during their practice. As the season progressed, it led her to discover her connection to Goody Addams, her ancestor from Jericho who was outcast during the pilgrim era by the town founder Joseph Crackstone—a proponent of killing all outcasts during the witch hunt era. Morticia killed a man While being the model student of Nevermore during her time at the academy, Morticia saved the school from by killing Garrett Gates, a descendant of Joseph Crackstone who was obsessed with her and wanted to continue his family legacy of exterminating the town outcast society. Gomez (Luiz Guzman) took the fall for his beloved—they've been soulmates since they met at Nevermore—while the town covered up Gates' attempt on the school. This bit of history comes up as one of Wednesday's first cases meant to drive a wedge between her and her family, but it ultimately brings them closer when she clears her father's name. Friends or foes Despite her reluctance to make any sort of connection with others, Wednesday makes a fair amount of friends and enemies. Her unlikely friendship with Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), her colorful opposite and werewolf roommate, helps Wednesday identify with others her age as they assist her in solving the Crackstone mystery. Even her early competition, the powerful siren Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday), eventually comes around to a mutual respect to protect their peers from the attacks their student body suffers at the hands of a mysterious creature in the woods who is connected to it all. The night of the Rave n' Dance, which gets sabotaged by the town bullies, early ally and fellow misfit among the outcasts Eugene (Moosa Mostafa) nearly dies at the hand of the monster. So all the bad blood among the Nevermore student body is put aside to stand together against the looming Jericho monster and Crackstone threats. Bianca's ex, Xavier, encourages Wednesday to join the school's secret society, the Nightshades, who were founded to protect the outcasts. Wednesday declines, due to not wanting to be overshadowed by her mom's legacy as a member. A crush with everything to Hyde Early on in the season, Wednesday meets a boy in town who happens to be sheriff's son. Tyler (Hunter Doohan) helps get her out of trouble with his dad but also harbors a crush on her. As she works to uncover the identity of the monster, she's blinded by her feelings for Tyler. After their first kiss, she sees the truth that he was the monster all along. Turns out, his family secret is that his mother was a Hyde, an outcast type that is so unpredictable and dangerous that Nevermore does not allow them to attend the school. All hands on deck While the show focuses on the strange and unusual youth in the Addams universe, other members of the family join in on the fun. There's a fun cameo from Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) that reminds you this is still an Addams Family affair. Disembodied hand Thing rooms with Enid and Wednesday to watch over her for Gomez and becomes a pivotal ensemble member. Thing is who nudges Wednesday to come out of her padlocked emotional shell; it also befriends the students wanting to connect with Wednesday on its own. Before Wednesday can uncover the identity of the person controlling Tyler, Thing gets too close and is brutally attacked before seeing the face of Laurel Gates, Garrett's sister, who returns to carry out the Hyde attacks on behalf of the Crackstone legacy. This drives the whole student body to back up Wednesday against the town's narrative that she's the danger that's threatening the school. As things heat up and Joseph Crackstone is summoned alongside the Hyde for a final showdown, Enid finally wolfs out to square up against Hyde Tyler for her found family members. Wednesday vs. Wednesday Christina Ricci, the '90s era Wednesday Addams from the iconic Addams Family movies, is revealed to be Laurel Gates, who posed as a teacher at Nevermore Academy. She murders the school principal and kidnaps Wednesday to use her blood to resurrect Joseph Crackstone so they can unleash revenge on the outcasts once and for all. Laurel leaves Wednesday to bleed out, but Goody Addams is also summoned by the supernatural events and uses Wednesday as a conduit to fight back, while healing her in the process. As Crackstone tries to set Nevermore ablaze, Wednesday distracts him while Bianca helps deliver the deadly blow and destroy him. Laurel rushes Wednesday and they get into it, which is such a cool and satisfying meta moment. The baton is suitably passed as Ortega's Wednesday delivers a foot-stomping blow to Laurel. While we don't know if Laurel survived a Doc Marten to the head, Tyler is carted away in custody. The season leaves Wednesday beginning to get messages from regions beyond of an incoming mystery that set the stage for season two. Wednesday season two part one drops August 6, followed by part two September 3, on Netflix.
