Steve Buscemi Joins FX Anthology Series 'Far Cry'
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Steve Buscemi has joined the cast of FX's upcoming anthology series Far Cry, created by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, based on Ubisoft’s popular video game franchise.
- The series will follow Far Cry’s signature format, with each season featuring a new setting and cast, though details about Buscemi’s role and the season’s storyline remain undisclosed.
- Far Cry is executive produced by Hawley, known for Fargo, and Mac, creator of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, alongside a team including Ubisoft Film & Television executives.
- The video game franchise, spanning six main releases and multiple spinoffs since 2004, is renowned for its first-person shooter gameplay, open-world environments, and distinctive narratives.
- Steve Buscemi, an eight-time Emmy nominee with notable roles in Boardwalk Empire, Fargo, and The Sopranos, recently appeared in Netflix’s Wednesday and will star in Martin McDonagh’s upcoming film Wild Horse Nine.
