Buscemi joins Far Cry FX series with Mac and Caplan

Steve Buscemi Steps into the Wild World of Far Cry

When you think of rugged landscapes, chaotic action, and morally gray characters, you immediately think of Ubisoft’s iconic Far Cry video game franchise. Now, some familiar faces are bringing that sprawling world to the small screen, and Steve Buscemi is joining the cast of FX’s upcoming television series.

The new show, which stars Rob Mac and Lizzy Caplan, taps directly into the rich lore built over two decades of gaming history. While exact plot details remain under wraps, the series is promising an anthology format, mirroring the game experience by exploring different casts and settings across its seasons.

The creative engine behind this project is already buzzing. Rob Mac co-created the series with Noah Hawley, known for his sharp and satirical work on Fargo. Mac expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing that diving into one of Ubisoft’s most iconic worlds was a dream realized, bolstered by the support of his FX family.

Hawley echoed this enthusiasm, noting that he loves the franchise’s nature as an anthology. He believes that presenting each season as a variation on a theme allows for incredible storytelling, enabling the series to explore the complex and chaotic lens of the human condition while delivering big action.

With Buscemi joining the ensemble, the possibilities are endless. Whether he steps into the role of an unhinged villain or perhaps an eccentric companion—complete with a signature Hawaiian shirt—Buscemi is set to inject a unique, unpredictable energy into this sprawling narrative.

The Far Cry games themselves have provided diverse settings for these adventures. Developed initially by Crytek and later overseen by Ubisoft, the games plunge players into remote open-world environments, ranging from tropical islands and African countries to the Himalayas and Montana. Iconic titles like Far Cry Primal offered a raw experience set in the Stone Age, where battling mammoths defined survival.

While some cinematic attempts of the franchise have been widely criticized, the sheer scale and creative potential of the video game universe remain undeniable. Now, as Buscemi joins this new venture, he is poised to explore the wild extremes of the Far Cry world alongside a stellar cast, promising an experience as unpredictable as any of its settings.

Later this year, Buscemi will also be tackling another project: the black comedy film Wild Horse Nine. This movie, featuring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, follows CIA agents Chris and Lee on Easter Island as they grapple with dark pasts and conspiracies. Scheduled for release on November 6, it promises a similarly irreverent tone that fans of Buscemi should look forward to.