Principal Buscemi Reporting for Duty! Netflix Unveils New Nevermore Academy Era for Wednesday Season 2
- Yesterday, Netflix dropped a clever new video that not only confirmed the long-rumored casting of Steve Buscemi but officially introduced him as Principal Barry Dort, the new head of Nevermore Academy for Wednesday Season 2!
- While the release dates for Wednesday Season 2 (Part 1 on August 6th, 2025, and Part 2 on September 3rd, 2025) have been known for a while, yesterday's video reignited excitement for the upcoming split season.
- Perhaps the most electrifying detail revealed about Principal Dort is his power: he possesses pyrokinesis, the ability to control fire!
Get ready, outcasts and intrigued normies! The halls of Nevermore Academy are set to reopen, but this time, there’s a new face at the helm, and it’s a wonderfully familiar one. Yesterday, Netflix dropped a clever new video that not only confirmed the long-rumored casting of Steve Buscemi but officially introduced him as Principal Barry Dort, the new head of Nevermore Academy for Wednesday Season 2!
Meet Principal Barry Dort: A Fiery New Leader
The video, designed as a recruitment ad for the peculiar boarding school, features Buscemi in full character, delivering a delightfully deadpan welcome. He wasted no time making his intentions clear, immediately taking a jab at his predecessor, the late Principal Larissa Weems (Gwendoline Christie). Dort declares her “repugnant devotion to all things normie was a disaster” and promises to “relish every opportunity to right her wrongs.” This sets a distinctly different, perhaps even more “outcast pride” tone for the upcoming season, hinting at a Nevermore that’s leaning even further into its unique identity.
Perhaps the most electrifying detail revealed about Principal Dort is his power: he possesses pyrokinesis, the ability to control fire! This fiery ability, a first for a main character at Nevermore, suggests a significant role in the new season’s mysteries and potential conflicts. His flaming fingertips were even subtly teased in promotional visuals leading up to this reveal, adding a thrilling layer to the character.
Returning Faces and New Arrivals
The video also gave us quick glimpses of returning favorites like Jenna Ortega as Wednesday, Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, and Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, all echoing Buscemi’s sentiments about celebrating what makes them unique. Perhaps most excitingly, the teaser also confirmed that Pugsley Addams (Isaac Ordonez) will be joining his sister at Nevermore, and we even see him learning to handle his own burgeoning outcast abilities. This means more Addams Family shenanigans at the academy!
While the release dates for Wednesday Season 2 (Part 1 on August 6th, 2025, and Part 2 on September 3rd, 2025) have been known for a while, yesterday’s video reignited excitement for the upcoming split season. The cast is also expanding with exciting new additions like Joanna Lumley as Grandmama, Billie Piper, Thandiwe Newton, and even a guest appearance from Lady Gaga.
What to Expect from Nevermore’s New Era
With Principal Barry Dort’s fiery powers and his vow to embrace “outcast pride,” Pugsley joining the ranks, and a host of new and returning characters, Wednesday Season 2 is shaping up to be even more mysterious, chaotic, and delightfully dark than the first. Steve Buscemi’s arrival is a game-changer, promising fresh dynamics and plenty of unexpected twists.
Get ready to enroll in the new era of Nevermore Academy – it’s going to be a hot one!
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