Steve Buscemi joins FX’s Far Cry television adaptation
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FX has cast Steve Buscemi in its forthcoming television adaptation of the “Far Cry” video game franchise, where he will star alongside Rob Mac and Lizzy Caplan. The addition matters because it gives the project a prominent, award-winning actor and adds weight to an adaptation of one of gaming’s best-known series. The show is being created by Noah Hawley and Mac, and will follow an anthology structure, with each season telling a new story in a different setting with a different cast, reflecting the format of the games.
The series was first reported as being in development at FX in November 2025, and it is set to air on FX, stream on Hulu, and run internationally on Disney+. It is produced by FX Productions, with executive producers from Mac’s company, Hawley’s 26 Keys banner, 3 Arts, and Ubisoft Film & Television. “Far Cry” began in 2004, has produced six main games including 2021’s “Far Cry 6”, and Ubisoft says the franchise has attracted more than 100 million unique players.
- Steve Buscemi has joined FX’s “Far Cry” series.
- The show will use an anthology format.
- The franchise has more than 100 million players.
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Far Cry is a long-running series of action video games published by Ubisoft. Its games are usually set in fictional places facing conflict or unrest, with players taking the role of a central character drawn into a dangerous situation.
The television version is being developed for FX by Noah Hawley, whose previous work includes Fargo, alongside Rob Mac. It will be an anthology, meaning each series is expected to tell a separate story with a new setting and characters rather than following one continuing plot.
Steve Buscemi is an American actor known for film and television roles including Boardwalk Empire and Fargo. The programme is planned for FX in the US, with streaming through Hulu and Disney+ internationally.
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Originally published by Variety as “‘Far Cry’ FX Series Casts Steve Buscemi”.