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Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish firm behind Netflix hit Wednesday nets multi million tax credit boost
The Irish-based co-production firm behind Season 2 of the global Netflix ratings phenomenon, 'Wednesday' has received corporation tax credits here between €20m and €60m this year. That is according to new figures published by the Revenue Commissioners which show that in the 2nd quarter of this year, Metropolitan Films International Ltd received corporation tax credits of €10m to €30m for 'Nero Season 2B (Wednesday)'. This followed Metropolitan Films International Ltd receiving tax credits of €10m to €30m for Nero Season 2 in the first quarter of 2025. The producers have named the production 'Nero' in a nod to the name of Wednesday's pet scorpion, Nero. Based on the Addams Family character created by cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938, Netflix's supernatural mystery comedy focuses on the teen years of Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega. The first part of Season 2 of Wednesday was released on August 6th and set the record for being an English language title ranked #1 in the most countries at 91 in its first week. The second part of Wednesday will be released on September 3rd and Seasons 1 - first broadcast in 2022 - and 2 are the two most popular shows on Netflix currently. Season One of Wednesday was shot in Romania and production transferred to Ireland in 2024 for Season 2. The latest season of the gothic mystery show was shot at various locations around counties Wicklow, Dublin and Offaly. Executive producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have called the filming locations 'truly magical' – and the settings included Powerscourt Demesne in Enniskerry, Charleville Castle in County Offaly and Dublin's atmospheric Deansgrange Cemetery. Accounts for the Metropolitan Films International firm behind Season 2, Willow Hill S2 Production DAC show that the production spend by the company in the six months to the end of April 2024 totalled €29.59m. The number of people employed by the firm totalled 183 with staff costs amounting to €8.8m. Willow Hill is a reference to Willow Hill psychiatric hospital that features in the series. Tourism Ireland have made 'behind the scenes' firms on Wednesday to use as marketing tools aimed at promoting the locations to tourists overseas. Metropolitan Films International Ltd has received corporation tax credits totalling €46.1m for all of its productions in the 24 months to the end of April 2024. The Revenue figures also show that Wild Atlantic Pictures Ltd has received tax credits of between €5m and €10m for its Rainmaker TV series. The figures also show that Metropolitan Films International received tax credits of €5m to €10m for its comedy thriller, 'How to get to Heaven from Belfast'. Due to be broadcast on Netflix, the 'showrunner' for the production is Lisa McGee, who was the creator of the multi-award winning Derry Girls. The Revenue Commissioners confirmed in January that the value of overall payments made under the Section 481 film corporation tax credit scheme in 2024 was €121.63m. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Netflix show ‘Wednesday' makers benefit from over €20m in Irish tax credits
That is according to new figures published by the Revenue Commissioners which show that in the second quarter of this year, Metropolitan Films International Ltd received corporation tax credits of €10m to €30m for Nero Season 2B (Wednesday). This followed the firm receiving tax credits of between €10m and €30m for Nero Season 2 in the first quarter of 2025. The producers have named the production Nero in a nod to the name of Wednesday's pet scorpion in the show. Based on the Addams Family character created by cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938, Netflix's supernatural mystery comedy focuses on the teen years of Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega. The first part of season two of Wednesday was released on August 6 and set a record for an English-language title ranked number one in the most countries – at 91 – in its first week. The second part of Wednesday will be released on September 3. Seasons one – first broadcast in 2022 – and two are currently the two most popular shows on Netflix. Season one of Wednesday was shot in Romania and production transferred to Ireland in 2024 for season two. The latest season of the gothic-inspired show was shot at various locations around Wicklow, Dublin and Offaly. Executive producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have called the filming locations 'truly magical'. Settings included Powerscourt Demesne in Enniskerry, Charleville Castle in Offaly and Dublin's atmospheric Deansgrange Cemetery. Accounts for the Metropolitan Films International firm behind season two – Willow Hill S2 Production DAC – show the production spend by the company in the six months to the end of April 2024 totalled €29.59m. The number of people employed by the firm totalled 183 with staff costs amounting to €8.8m. Willow Hill is a reference to Willow Hill psychiatric hospital that features in the series. Tourism Ireland has made 'behind the scenes' films on Wednesday to use as marketing tools aimed at promoting the locations to tourists overseas. Metropolitan Films International Ltd has received corporation tax credits totalling €46.1m for all of its productions in the 24 months to the end of April 2024. Revenue figures also show that Wild Atlantic Pictures Ltd received tax credits of between €5m and €10m for its Rainmaker TV series. The figures also show Metropolitan Films International received tax credits of €5m to €10m for its comedy thriller, How to get to Heaven from Belfast. Due to be broadcast on Netflix, the showrunner for the production is Lisa McGee, who was the creator of the multi-award-winning Derry Girls. The Revenue Commissioners confirmed in January that the value of overall payments made under the Section 481 film corporation tax credit scheme in 2024 was €121.63m.
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
'Wednesday' producers receive corporation tax credits of up to €60m
The Irish-based co-production firm behind season two of the global Netflix ratings phenomenon Wednesday has received corporation tax credits here between €20m and €60m this year. That is according to figures published by the Revenue Commissioners, which show that, in the second quarter of this year, Metropolitan Films International Ltd received corporation tax credits of €10m to €30m for "Nero Season 2B ( Wednesday)". This followed Metropolitan Films International Ltd receiving tax credits of €10m to €30m for Nero season two in the first quarter of 2025. The producers have named the production "Nero" in a nod to the name of Wednesday's pet scorpion, Nero. Based on the Addams Family character created by cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938, Netflix's supernatural mystery comedy focuses on the teen years of Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega. The first part of season two of Wednesday was released on August 6, and set the record for being an English-language title ranked No 1 in the most countries at 91 in its first week. The second part of Wednesday will be released on September 3, and seasons one — first broadcast in 2022 — and two are the two most popular shows on Netflix currently. Season one of Wednesday was shot in Romania, and production transferred to Ireland in 2024 for season two. 'Truly magical' locations The latest season of the gothic mystery show was shot at various locations around counties Wicklow, Dublin, and Offaly. Executive producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have called the filming locations 'truly magical', with settings including Powerscourt Demesne in Enniskerry, Charleville Castle in Offaly and Dublin's atmospheric Deansgrange Cemetery. Accounts for the Metropolitan Films International firm behind season two, Willow Hill S2 Production DAC, show that the production spend by the company in the six months to the end of April 2024 totalled €29.59m. The number of people employed by the firm totalled 183, with staff costs amounting to €8.8m. Willow Hill is a reference to Willow Hill psychiatric hospital that features in the series. Tourism Ireland has made "behind the scenes" films on Wednesday to use as marketing tools aimed at promoting the locations to tourists overseas. Metropolitan Films International Ltd has received corporation tax credits totalling €46.1m for all of its productions in the 24 months to the end of April 2024. Revenue figures also show that Wild Atlantic Pictures Ltd has received tax credits of between €5m and €10m for its Rainmaker TV series. The figures also show that Metropolitan Films International received tax credits of €5m to €10m for its comedy thriller, How to get to Heaven from Belfast. Due to be broadcast on Netflix, the showrunner for the production is Lisa McGee — who was the creator of the multi-award-winning Derry Girls. Revenue confirmed in January that the value of overall payments made under the Section 481 film corporation tax credit scheme in 2024 was €121.63m.
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Irish based co-producers of Netflix hit Wednesday got corporation tax credits of up to €60m
The Irish-based co-production firm behind Season 2 of the global Netflix ratings phenomenon "Wednesday" has received corporation tax credits here between €20m and €60m this year. That is according to new figures published by the Revenue Commissioners which show that in the secondd quarter of this year, Metropolitan Films International Ltd received corporation tax credits of €10m to €30m for "Nero Season 2B (Wednesday)". This followed Metropolitan Films International Ltd receiving tax credits of €10m to €30m for Nero Season 2 in the first quarter of 2025. The producers have named the production 'Nero' in a nod to the name of Wednesday's pet scorpion, Nero. Based on the Addams Family character created by cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938, Netflix's supernatural mystery comedy focuses on the teen years of Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega. The first part of Season 2 of Wednesday was released on August 6 and set the record for being an English language title ranked number one in the most countries - 91 - in its first week. The second part of Wednesday will be released on September 3 and Seasons 1 - first broadcast in 2022 - and 2 are the two most popular shows on Netflix currently. Season One of Wednesday was shot in Romania and production transferred to Ireland in 2024 for Season 2. The latest season of the gothic mystery show was shot at various locations around counties Wicklow, Dublin and Offaly. Executive producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have called the filming locations "truly magical". The settings included Powerscourt Demesne in Enniskerry, Charleville Castle in Co Offaly and Dublin's atmospheric Deansgrange Cemetery. Accounts for the Metropolitan Films International firm behind Season 2, Willow Hill S2 Production DAC, show that the production spend by the company in the six months to the end of April 2024 totalled €29.59m. The number of people employed by the firm totalled 183 with staff costs amounting to €8.8m. Willow Hill is a reference to Willow Hill psychiatric hospital that features in the series. Tourism Ireland have made "behind the scenes" firms on Wednesday to use as marketing tools aimed at promoting the locations to tourists overseas. Metropolitan Films International Ltd has received corporation tax credits totalling €46.1m for all of its productions in the 24 months to the end of April 2024. The Revenue figures also show that Wild Atlantic Pictures Ltd has received tax credits of between €5m and €10m for its Rainmaker TV series. The figures also show that Metropolitan Films International received tax credits of €5m to €10m for its comedy thriller, 'How to get to Heaven from Belfast'. Due to be broadcast on Netflix, the 'showrunner' for the production is Lisa McGee, who was the creator of the multi-award winning Derry Girls. The Revenue Commissioners confirmed in January that the value of overall payments made under the Section 481 film corporation tax credit scheme in 2024 was €121.63m.
Gizmodo
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Just Half of ‘Wednesday' Season 2 Has Already Matched Season 1's Ratings
The numbers are in, and Wednesday season two, part one has hit 50 million views in only five days. Based on a report from Variety, the show, which premiered August 4, has matched season one's streaming performance. That might crack a sardonic smile from Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) herself and make Grandmama proud. Between this and KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix is killing it by knowing its audience and giving creatives the freedom to push storytelling boundaries. This season brought in more Addamses and more outcasts in a big way to expand Tim Burton's take on the iconic family created by Charles Addams. And while dividing the season into two parts may make for an abrupt viewing experience, it also speaks to a long game. When the first season of Wednesday dropped back in November 2022, according to Netflix's ranking system at the time, it racked up 341.1 million viewership hours within five days. Season one ran six hours and 49 minutes; do the math and you get approximately 50.1 million views. Wednesday season two is already almost there with only part one, which ends on a shocking cliffhanger. The anticipation for its continuation is growing by the day as Lady Gaga enters the fold in part two. The pop star's mysterious role and her soundtrack contribution to Wednesday are a huge draw and could add more success to Netflix's empowering year with its female-led franchises. When the rest of its episodes arrive on September 3, Wednesday season two is poised to surpass its predecessor. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
