Steve Buscemi joins cast of FX Far Cry series

Acclaimed actor Steve Buscemi has joined the cast of the upcoming television adaptation of the "Far Cry" video game franchise, which is in development for FX and Hulu. The casting was confirmed on July 14, 2026, adding Buscemi to a lineup that already includes series co-creator Rob McElhenney and actress Lizzy Caplan.

The series is being developed by Noah Hawley, the creator of "Fargo" and "Alien Earth," and McElhenney, known for "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." It will not be a direct adaptation of any specific game in the popular Ubisoft franchise. Instead, the show will adopt an anthology format, with each season featuring a self-contained story, a new setting, and a new cast of characters, mirroring the structure of the video game series.

Hawley will serve as a co-showrunner and is set to direct the first two episodes. He explained that the anthology nature of the "Far Cry" games was a primary attraction, comparing it to his approach with "Fargo." He described the series as exploring stories about civilized people being thrown into situations where they become increasingly uncivilized. Hawley has stated that the writing process is underway, with about half of the first...