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3 days ago
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'It's scary at moments': Creators say 'Wednesday' season 2 will bring real stakes and fear
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. If you thought 'Wednesday' was creepy and kooky before, season 2 is about to crank the horror up several notches. According to the show's creators, Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, the new season won't just flirt with spooky but dive headfirst into intense territory. When speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Millar said: 'There's some moments which are definitely horror movie-worthy. We have that in season 1, but I think this season there are moments that are very intense, I'll say.' He added: 'Season 2 definitely has some moments which are more straightforward horror, and we're very aware that the show is watched by everybody in terms of the age groups. 'We want to make sure that it's never torture porn, but that there's enough bite to it that it feels that there are real stakes and that people die in this world, and it's scary at moments. And I think that's the great tonal shift that the show makes between comedy and horror.' After getting an early glimpse of 'Wednesday' season 2 through the official trailer (which included the first six minutes of the premiere) fans were recently treated to even more footage thanks to a brand-new trailer from the streaming service. In a chilling moment, Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) has a premonition that her friend Enid (Emma Myers) is going to die, and that she'll be the one responsible. The creators also teased a shift toward a more 'complex mystery' in season 2, and it looks like Wednesday's unsettling premonition might be at the heart of it. Gough said: 'I also just feel like the world is bigger and you get to really explore other characters.' I'm genuinely glad this season is taking a darker turn as it just feels right for Wednesday. The blend of gothic horror and biting humor is what makes the Addams universe so iconic, and leaning further into the intense, eerie side of things only makes the world feel richer and more true to its roots. Ortega even said herself (h/t Vanity Fair): 'I think the feel that we're going for is a little bit more horror-inspired. Not to say that suddenly we're the goriest show of all time. I mean, there's six-year-olds watching. [For example], we're doing this thing now where Wednesday just kind of appears. She is a little bit of a jump scare herself.' "Wednesday" season 2 will be released on Netflix in two parts: Part 1 on August 6, and part 2 on September 3. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. More from Tom's Guide 7 new Netflix shows and movies I'd stream this week Netflix's new political thriller series looks more intense than I expected Netflix just got Prime Video's most overlooked crime drama
Tom's Guide
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'It's scary at moments': Creators say 'Wednesday' season 2 will bring real stakes and fear
If you thought 'Wednesday' was creepy and kooky before, season 2 is about to crank the horror up several notches. According to the show's creators, Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, the new season won't just flirt with spooky but dive headfirst into intense territory. When speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Millar said: 'There's some moments which are definitely horror movie-worthy. We have that in season 1, but I think this season there are moments that are very intense, I'll say.' He added: 'Season 2 definitely has some moments which are more straightforward horror, and we're very aware that the show is watched by everybody in terms of the age groups. 'We want to make sure that it's never torture porn, but that there's enough bite to it that it feels that there are real stakes and that people die in this world, and it's scary at moments. And I think that's the great tonal shift that the show makes between comedy and horror.' After getting an early glimpse of 'Wednesday' season 2 through the official trailer (which included the first six minutes of the premiere) fans were recently treated to even more footage thanks to a brand-new trailer from the streaming service. In a chilling moment, Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) has a premonition that her friend Enid (Emma Myers) is going to die, and that she'll be the one responsible. The creators also teased a shift toward a more 'complex mystery' in season 2, and it looks like Wednesday's unsettling premonition might be at the heart of it. Gough said: 'I also just feel like the world is bigger and you get to really explore other characters.' Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. I'm genuinely glad this season is taking a darker turn as it just feels right for Wednesday. The blend of gothic horror and biting humor is what makes the Addams universe so iconic, and leaning further into the intense, eerie side of things only makes the world feel richer and more true to its roots. Ortega even said herself (h/t Vanity Fair): 'I think the feel that we're going for is a little bit more horror-inspired. Not to say that suddenly we're the goriest show of all time. I mean, there's six-year-olds watching. [For example], we're doing this thing now where Wednesday just kind of appears. She is a little bit of a jump scare herself.' "Wednesday" season 2 will be released on Netflix in two parts: Part 1 on August 6, and part 2 on September 3. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
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New Season of ‘Wednesday' Is Even Darker Than Before
With a name like 'Nevermore,' it's no wonder Wednesday Addams can never get a moment of peace at school. Netflix just unveiled a new trailer for the second season of Wednesday, the dark comedy series inspired by The Addams Family. Last season, Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) enrolled in Nevermore after a violent incident at her former school. There, she quickly becomes involved in investigating a series of murders committed by a monster who roams the woods surrounding the academy, only to uncover a nefarious plot connected to her family's dark past. This time, Wednesday returns to the academy as a celebrated hero (much to her annoyance). At first, the semester kicks off relatively calmly. But when Wednesday's psychic abilities start showing her dreams of her roommate, Enid Sinclair's (Emma Meyers) death—and it seems to be all her fault—Wednesday must face new and old foes alike to stop the tragedy before it's too late. 'Secrets are the bedrock of the Addams family,' Wednesday says in the trailer, as the dramatic main theme from the Phantom of the Opera musical plays over her narration. 'The sooner I get answers, the sooner I can save Enid… Or die trying.' Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, known for their work on Smallville and Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the show sees the return of Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Fred Armisen, and Hunter Doohan. There will also be new season regulars, including Anthony Michael Hall, Billie Piper, and Steve Buscemi. After nearly a three-year break, fans of the show couldn't be more thrilled for season two to finally premiere. And from the looks of the trailer, there is a lot to get excited about. Wednesday and Enid seem awfully 'close.' As one viewer pointed out, 'Wednesday's no longer fighting weirdo allegations but gay girl kisser wlw lesbian allegations.' Then, there is the whole, 'I will die trying to save you' thing. ''Enid dies and it's all my fault.' THE PAINN IN HER EYES OH WEDNESDAY,' an X user commented. Others are looking forward to the return of the older Addams family members, like the queen herself, Morticia Addams (Zeta-Jones). Part one will hit the streaming platform on Aug. 6, with part two arriving on Sep. 3, giving everyone the perfect 'spooky' start to the autumn season.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- 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.
