The Hollywood actress is among the names to join the cast of the horror, mystery show.

Last year, Netflix announced Wednesday season two would mark the ‘largest production’ to ever take place in Ireland

The Hollywood star was recognised with the prize before he presented his new directorial film to the audience.

Cate Blanchett and Jenna Ortega lead as best dressed stars of the festival’s opening night.

Wednesday is the most popular English-language TV series on Netflix