According to The Hollywood Reporter, the veteran actor has signed on for the anthology series, though details about his character remain tightly guarded. His casting expands a lineup that already includes Rob McElhenney and Lizzy Caplan as the project continues to take shape.
Steve Buscemi Boards the Expanding Cast of ‘Far Cry’
Buscemi’s role has not yet been revealed, and neither FX nor the creative team has shared plot details about the hit’s first installment. The secrecy follows the approach taken since the project was first announced, with much of the show’s story still being kept under wraps as production moves forward.
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The adaptation is being developed by Noah Hawley, the creator behind “Fargo” and “Alien: Earth,” alongside “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Rob McElhenney, who will also appear on screen. Lizzy Caplan was previously announced as a cast member, making Buscemi the latest high profile addition to the ensemble.
Rather than adapting a single game, “Far Cry” will mirror the structure of the long-running video game franchise by adopting an anthology format. Each season is expected to introduce a new setting, a different group of characters, and a standalone story, allowing the series to explore the wide variety of worlds and conflicts that have defined the games over the years.
The television adaptation is being produced by FX Productions in partnership with Ubisoft Film & Television. It is set to stream on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ in international markets, though a premiere date has not yet been announced.
