WEDNESDAY's Isaac Ordonez on Pugsley Being the Ultimate Outcast and Finding Power
Nerdist: Before you joined 's cast, what was your relationship with the Addams family franchise? What made you want to join the series?
Isaac Ordonez: I saw the first season of the black and white series. I didn't see the second season because it wasn't on Amazon at the time. Then I saw the movies. I did see the animated movie as well because that has quite a bit of Pugsley and Tim Burton, and I've seen majority of his big movies. I grew up with him. Something I saw that separated Pugsley from the rest of the family members is that he's an outcast among outcasts, but he also had this crazy mischievous mindset.
Those are indeed consistent character traits for Pugsley in all his many appearances. Now, in season two, we will get to see Pugsley alongside his sister at Nevermore Academy. What do you think he wants out of that experience?
Ordonez: Friends! I think he assumes that because Wednesday is well known and has all these stories that he was going to be so popular. But that's not quite the case.
I can see that. The younger sibling who sort of lives in the shadow of their older sibling and wants to forge his own path. And hopefully he can find his way with his newfound powers. How are you hoping that he develops his powers and as a person in the future?
Ordonez: We see him use them a lot… This season, I saw pretty big growth in Pugsley. I think he learns a lot of lessons and starts to take things more so for granted.
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We cannot wait to see what happens! I'd love for you to talk a little bit more about your filming experience this season. What was it like working with Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton and establishing your place within the set's dynamic?
Ordonez: I think working with such big names and such talented people influences how I act. I feel like I get better at my job just by watching them through the monitor and picking up some of this stuff that they're doing. I love it. Jenna is amazing.
It sounds like a great experience! You're a part of that talented circle, too. Don't forget that.
Ordonez: I appreciate that!
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