First look: Wednesday Season 2 finishes filming
David Farnor | On 04, Dec 2024
Production has officially been laid to rest on Season 2 of Netflix’s Wednesday, and a new image gives us a first look at what’s in store.
The live-action series inspired by the Addams Family stars Jenna Ortega in the title role, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, Luis Guzman as Gomez, Gwendoline Christie and Christina Ricci. Thesleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charts Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy.
“Tim Burton’s Netflix debut is gothic fun for all the family,” we wrote in our review.
Season 2 will see the show’s regular cast joined by Steve Buscemi (The Big Lebowski, Boardwalk Empire) as Barry Dort, Billie Piper (Scoop, I Hate Suzie) as Capri, Evie Templeton (Return to Silent Hill, Lord of Misrule), Owen Painter (Tiny Beautiful Things, The Handmaid’s Tale) and Noah Taylor (Law & Order: Organized Crime, Park Avenue), plus new guest stars Christopher Lloyd (Addams Family, Back to the Future), Joanna Lumley (Fool Me Once, Absolutely Fabulous) as Grandmama, Thandiwe Newton (Westworld, Crash) as Dr Fairburn, Frances O’Connor (The Missing, The Twelve), Haley Joel Osment (The Kominsky Method, Somebody I Used to Know), Heather Matarazzo (The Princess Diaries, Scream) and Joonas Suotamo.
Showrunners and Executive Producers Al Gough and Miles Millar have teased that Season 2 will be “exploring more Addams Family Lore”, with “an eclectic lineup of incredible new characters”.
Season 2 will premiere in 2025 at a yet-to-be-confirmed date.
Billie Piper, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley join Wednesday Season 2
7th May 2024
Billie Piper, Christopher Lloyd and Joanna Lumley have all joined the cast of Wednesday Season 2.
The live-action series inspired by the Addams Family stars Jenna Ortega in the title role, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, Luis Guzman as Gomez, Gwendoline Christie and Christina Ricci. The sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charts Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy – where she’s either the odd one out or the only one who really fits in with everything weird that’s going on.
Now, more than a year after the show was renewed for a second season, we’ve got our first word on the cast for the show’s return – and it’s an increasingly star-studded bunch. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo will all return as series regulars. They’ll be joined by new series regulars in the form of Steve Buscemi (The Big Lebowski, Boardwalk Empire) as Barry Dort, Billie Piper (Scoop, I Hate Suzie) as Capri, Evie Templeton (Return to Silent Hill, Lord of Misrule), Owen Painter (Tiny Beautiful Things, The Handmaid’s Tale) and Noah Taylor (Law & Order: Organized Crime, Park Avenue).
New guest stars will include Christopher Lloyd (Addams Family, Back to the Future), Joanna Lumley (Fool Me Once, Absolutely Fabulous) as Grandmama, Thandiwe Newton (Westworld, Crash) as Dr Fairburn, Frances O’Connor (The Missing, The Twelve), Haley Joel Osment (The Kominsky Method, Somebody I Used to Know), Heather Matarazzo (The Princess Diaries, Scream) and Joonas Suotamo.
Al Gough and Miles Millar (Creators/Writers/Showrunners) Say: “We are thrilled that the entire Addams family will be enrolling in Nevermore Academy this season along with a dream cast of icons and new faces.”
Production is now underway in Ireland.
Netflix renews Wednesday for Season 2
6th January 2023
Netflix has renewed Wednesday for a second season.
Tim Burton’s live-action series inspired by the Addams Family stars Jenna Ortega in the title role, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, Luis Guzman as Gomez, Gwendoline Christie and Christina Ricci. The sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charts Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy – where she’s either the odd one out or the only one who really fits in with everything weird that’s going on.
Wednesday is now one of the most successful series ever on Netflix. It ranks #2 on the Most Popular (English) TV list with 1.237 Billion hours viewed within the first 28 days of its debut in November last year. Wednesday crossed the 1 billion hour view mark only three weeks after debut – joining Stranger Things 4 and Squid Game as the third title to reach this milestone within its first 28 days.
Now, Netflix has confirmed that a second chapter is on the way.
Creators/Showrunners/Executive Producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar said: “It’s been incredible to create a show that has connected with people across the world. Thrilled to continue Wednesday’s tortuous journey into season two. We can’t wait to dive head first into another season and explore the kooky spooky world of Nevermore. Just need to make sure Wednesday hasn’t emptied the pool first.”