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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything to Know About Wednesday's Season 2 on Netflix: From Story Lines to Returning Cast Members
Netflix's Wednesday introduced viewers to a new version of Wednesday Addams — and her story is only getting started. The series, which premiered in November 2022, explores the iconic character (Jenna Ortega) as she attempts to master her psychic powers at Nevermore Academy while dealing with a killing spree at the hands of a mysterious monster. The series also starred Christina Ricci, who famously rose to stardom playing Wednesday in the '90s films The Addams Family and Addams Family Values. Her character, Marilyn Thornhill, was revealed to be one of the season's villains, Laurel Gates, who sought revenge against Nevermore Academy for her family's failed attempts to take down outcasts Following season 1's premiere, creators Miles Millar and Alfred Gough opened up about how they mapped out the rest of the series. "For us, it's always looking at the future, and when we sit down to create a show, it's looking at multiple seasons, ideally," they explained to Variety. The pair also addressed the overwhelming support from new and old fans, saying, "That's never expected, but that's the anticipation that hopefully the show is successful. So you always lay out at least three or four seasons' worth of potential storylines for the characters. It can evolve and change. We certainly have a pretty clear runway of what we want to do in future seasons." Scroll down for everything we know about Wednesday's second season:
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jenna Ortega And Tim Burton Talk ‘Wednesday' Season 2 In Netflix Video
Joonas Suotamo, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Jenna Ortega, Isaac Ordonez, Thing and Luis ... More Guzmán in "Wednesday" Season 2. A new video from Netflix featuring Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton takes a sneak peek behind the scenes of Wednesday Season 2. Released in 2022, Wednesday Season 1 went on to become No. 1 on Netflix's list of the Top 10 most popular shows globally of all time. To date, the series has 252 million views, which equates to nearly 1.719 hours viewed. In April, Netflix announced that Wednesday Season 2 would return with Part 1's four episodes premiering on Aug. 6, with Part 2 and four more episodes debuting on Sept. 3. In a new behind-the-scenes production featurette released by the streaming service on Tuesday, several of the key people in front of and behind the camera shared some of their thoughts about the upcoming season. 'Wednesday is one of the coolest characters of all time, so to slip into the costume and tone again, it's just so much fun,' Ortega said. Ortega, of course, is reuniting with director and executive producer Burton for Wednesday Season 2. In between the seasons, Ortega joined Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Danny DeVito for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Burton and written by Wednesday creators Miles Millar and Alfred Gough. 'There really isn't a lot of Addams family lore, so we wanted to delve deeper into the family,' Millar said in Netflix video, while Gough added, 'The scope has expanded in terms of the character arcs and it's really fun to see them explore a lot more of Nevermore.' While Luis Guzmán and Catherine Zeta-Jones were pivotal players in their recurring roles as Wednesday's parents, Gomez and Morticia Addams, in Wednesday Season 1, both actors were promoted to series regulars for Wednesday Season 2. 'For me, it was enjoyable just because I love the cast,' Tim Burton said in the Netflix video. 'This year we bring the family to Nevermore.' That means more scenes for both Guzmán and Zeta-Jones — who gets to have a bit of mother-daughter time, albeit competitively, with Wednesday. 'It was like, 'Oh my gosh, I get to fence?'' Zeta-Jones enthused in the video. 'I feel lucky to be experiencing this mother-daughter dynamic with someone like Catherine,' Jenna Ortega added. Catherine is such an amazing actress,' Burton also noted. 'She brings a reality to it.' In addition to Zeta-Jones' scenes with Ortega, Miles Millar and Alfred Gough said int eh featurette that viewers will get to experience Gomez and Pugsley's (Isaac Ordonez) 'father-son story evolve over the season.' Staying at home with Gomez and Morticia in Season 1, Pugsley joins Wednesday at Nevermore for Season 2. 'Poor Pugsley. He's an outcast among outcasts this season,' Burton said in the featurette. 'Isaac did a really beautiful job of capturing the pathos of Pugsley.' Guzmán and Ordonez are among the original cast members who are interviewed for the video, along with Joanna Lumley, who is new to the Wednesday cast for Season 2 as Grandmama. 'There's always something thrilling about working for Tim Burton,' Lumley, who previously voiced a role in the director's stop-motion animated classic Corpse Bride, said in the video. 'The world they've created here, it looks sensational. This gothic [scenery is] sometimes quite bone-chilling, but it's kind of playful.' As for the story of Wednesday Season 2, Miles Millar said, 'We were able to top the mystery of Season 1,' while Gough added, "The ambition of the show is limitless. We let our imaginations fly.' Wednesday Season 2 premieres with Part 1, with four episodes on Aug. 6 and returns with Part 2 and four more episodes on Sept. 3.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Wednesday' Season 2: All you need to know about Jenna Ortega's Nevermore return
The creepy and clever hit series 'Wednesday' is back for another twisted term at Nevermore Academy – and things are about to get even darker. Starring Jenna Ortega as the deadpan and sharp-witted Wednesday Addams, the show returns in 2025 with more mysteries, monsters and mayhem. A darker and more complex journey 'Wednesday' made an immediate impact with its gothic charm, quirky characters, and the perfect blend of dark humour and horror. Season 2 promises to take this even further, with the show's creators, Al Gough and Miles Millar, hinting at a deeper, more twisted narrative. The creators they told Tudum, "This season, Wednesday's journey is darker and more complex as she navigates family, friends, new mysteries, and old adversaries, propelling her headlong into another year at Nevermore." Who's coming back to Nevermore? Fans can look forward to seeing some of the familiar faces from the first season. The characters of Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday), Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones), and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán) will all be back for more mystery and mayhem. In a sneak peek shared during Geeked Week 2024, Zeta-Jones teased, "This season is going to be bigger and more twisted than you can ever imagine." There's no doubt these beloved characters will play a significant role in supporting (or challenging) Wednesday as she faces a new year at Nevermore Academy. Let's dive into what fans can expect from Season 2 – from cast updates to plot twists – and why it might be even better than before. 'Wednesday' Season 2 cast updates Season 2 of 'Wednesday' brings an exciting mix of fresh faces and legendary actors to the show. Among the new regulars joining the cast are Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper , Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor. In addition to these new cast members, the season will feature several iconic guest stars, including Christopher Lloyd, who is famous for playing Uncle Fester in the original Addams Family films, as well as Joanna Lumley , Thandiwe Newton, Frances O'Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo , and Joonas Suotamo . Creators Al Gough and Miles Millar shared that their goal was to "discover fresh faces as well as invite some acting legends we've always admired to join Jenna and the gang at Nevermore." With such a talented ensemble, the new season is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. 'Wednesday' season 2 plot: A supernatural new term Season 2 is set to dive even deeper into the supernatural mysteries surrounding Wednesday at Nevermore Academy. The first episode, titled 'Here We Woe Again', is written by Gough and Millar and directed by Tim Burton. This episode will set the stage for a year filled with even more dark secrets and eerie happenings. Filming for the season wrapped up in Ireland, and Gough and Millar have described the location as 'truly magical'. With the stunning Irish landscapes, we can expect the visuals to be just as captivating and atmospheric as the first season. A quick look back: How 'Wednesday' season 1 ended Season 1 was a global sensation, with Ortega's unique take on Wednesday Addams winning over viewers of all ages. The show followed her arrival at the mysterious Nevermore Academy, where she uncovered deadly secrets while trying to fit in (in her own unique way). The season ended with a dramatic showdown. Her enemy, Tyler (played by Hunter Doohan ), was revealed to be the monster terrorising the school and was locked away in an asylum. But the trouble isn't over. Millar hinted that there are still dangers out there for both Wednesday and Nevermore. 'Wednesday' season 2 teaser In the new teaser for 'Wednesday' Season 2, we see Wednesday at an airport, where a security check reveals an assortment of weapons, including brass knuckles, pepper spray, knives, a taser, nunchucks, and a twin-spiked flail. Thing, the hand character, is also discovered in her bag. The security alert is triggered by sunscreen. The teaser hints that Wednesday will return to Nevermore Academy, reuniting with her roommate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), and explore more of her relationship with her mother, Morticia. 'Wednesday' season 2 premiere details Part 1 of Season 2 is set to release on August 6, with Part 2 following on September 3, both available to stream on Netflix. Andor season 2 Trailer: Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Kyle Soller and Stellan Skarsgård Starrer Andor season 2 Official Trailer
