Steve Buscemi news
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The gist
Steve Buscemi has joined FX and Hulu's Far Cry series, now filming in Malaga.
The veteran actor's slate spans a Telluride Oscar-buzz film and a 9/11 tribute.
Background
Steve Buscemi, known for Fargo and Boardwalk Empire, has been cast in FX and Hulu's anthology adaptation of Ubisoft's Far Cry video game franchise, executive produced by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac. The series has begun filming in Malaga, Spain, at the former Cruz del Humilladero provincial prison, with pyrotechnics and fight rehearsals under way. Meanwhile, Buscemi appears in Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine, which drew a 14-minute standing ovation at Venice and screened at Telluride, and his 2017 film The Death of Stalin hit Paramount+. Coverage also revisits his volunteer rescue work at Ground Zero after 9/11.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026JoBlo publishes a piece highlighting Buscemi's off-screen advocacy, including support for firefighter scholarships and 9/11 memorial efforts.
- Sep 6, 2026The Hollywood Reporter interviews the Wild Horse Nine team at Telluride, including Buscemi, after the film's Venice standing ovation.
- Sep 7, 2026Martin Cid Magazine profiles Buscemi, noting his return to Engine Company 55 for four days after 9/11 and his honorary battalion chief title in 2014.
- Sep 9, 2026AOL reports that Buscemi's 94%-rated film The Death of Stalin is now streaming on Paramount+.
- Sep 10, 2026Sur in English reports that Disney's Far Cry series has started filming in Malaga with Buscemi starring; Moneycontrol runs a 9/11 retrospective on his firefighter return.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Hollywood Reporter frames Wild Horse Nine as an awards contender after its Venice ovation and Telluride screening.
- Public
- JoBlo and Moneycontrol highlight Buscemi's 9/11 volunteer work and advocacy, presenting him as using celebrity for good.
Still unverified
Details about Buscemi's character in Far Cry have not been revealed. The exact release date for the Far Cry series is not specified in the material.