Steve Buscemi Reflects on His Collaboration with Jenna Ortega in ‘Wednesday’
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Synopsis
Steve Buscemi shares his experiences working with Jenna Ortega on the upcoming season of 'Wednesday'. He praises her talent while teasing fans about the exciting new episodes. Ortega also expresses her enthusiasm for the season's footage, highlighting her collaboration with Tim Burton.
Key Takeaways
- Steve Buscemi commends Jenna Ortega's acting skills.
- He hints at an exciting second season of Wednesday.
- Ortega shares her favorite scenes from the upcoming season.
- Collaboration with Tim Burton is inspiring for the cast.
- Fans can look forward to Buscemi's character, Barry Dort.
Los Angeles, April 20 (NationPress) Hollywood actor-director Steve Buscemi has showered accolades on his ‘Wednesday’ co-star Jenna Ortega. Buscemi recently participated in the Family Dinner fundraising event organized by Exploring the Arts, a non-profit established by Tony Bennett, at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City.
During their discussion, the actor shared his experiences working with Ortega on the second season of the popular Netflix series, as reported by People magazine.
He remarked, “Oh, she's fantastic. She's incredibly sharp, funny, and down-to-earth. A truly wonderful actress and scene partner. The best.”
The Boardwalk Empire star also mentioned that while he can't disclose much about the upcoming second season, he assures fans they will be thrilled. “It's all very hush-hush, but I believe it’s going to be an amazing season, and I loved every moment of working on it,” he hinted. Deadline first reported Buscemi's addition to the cast in April 2024.
According to People, a teaser trailer released the following month officially verified the news and introduced his character, Barry Dort.
Ortega, 22, has also expressed her enthusiasm for the new season. In an interview with E! News, she stated her character, Wednesday Addams, has one of the best scenes yet.
“Some of the footage we filmed for Wednesday season 2, especially in the final episode, is among my favorite from the series,” she shared. “It’s incredibly thrilling for me.”
“Tim really enjoyed himself,” she added, referring to executive producer and director Tim Burton. “Everything is very graphic, and it’s exhilarating and inspiring to collaborate with someone who ignites excitement about your daily shots.”
