“Wednesday” Season 2: What You Need to Know About the Cast and Release Date
After dominating the streaming world, “Wednesday,” the hit Addams Family spinoff created by Tim Burton and featuring Jenna Ortega, has been renewed for a second season. The announcement came shortly after the first season debuted, and it quickly became Netflix’s most successful original series, racking up an astonishing 252 million views. This impressive feat left previous champions like “Stranger Things” and “Bridgerton” in the dust.
The first season garnered critical acclaim, earning 12 Emmy nominations, with Ortega notably recognized as one of only three Latinas nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. While the series took home four Emmys, Ortega’s individual victory slipped away to Quinta Brunson from “Abbott Elementary.”
When can fans expect Season 2 to drop? Netflix has set a 2025 release for the next chapter in Wednesday Addams’ journey. Filming was delayed due to the Hollywood strikes in 2023, but the production is set to kick off in late April 2024 in Ireland, a shift from the Romanian setting of Season 1. Jenna Ortega revealed that four episodes have already been filmed during promotional activities for the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel.
As for the storyline, details remain scarce. The creators hinted at introducing more members of the Addams family, with speculation of an expanded universe that could lead to a spinoff centered around Uncle Fester, portrayed by Fred Armisen in Season 1. The showrunners also suggested a deeper exploration of Wednesday’s relationship with her mother, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones, who, along with Luis Guzman and Isaac Ordonez, has been elevated to series regular status.
Ortega, who now serves as an executive producer, teased that Season 2 would lean more heavily into the horror elements of the story, steering away from the teen romance elements present in the initial season. She expressed excitement about the new season’s potential, stating that it would feel more action-packed, likening each episode to a movie experience.
Original cast members will be returning, with Zeta-Jones, Guzman, Ordonez, and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo confirmed as series regulars. New additions include Billie Piper, Steve Buscemi, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor. However, some first-season actors, including Percy Hynes White and Jamie McShane, will not return in their previous roles, although McShane is set to guest star.
Additionally, fans can look forward to guest appearances from Joanna Lumley as Grandmama, Thandiwe Newton as Dr. Fairburn, and other notable actors, including Armisen as Uncle Fester and Christopher Lloyd, who famously portrayed Fester in earlier films.
For those eager to binge-watch, “Wednesday” will continue streaming on Netflix, with subscription options ranging from the ad-supported plan to premium tiers. The anticipation for Season 2 is building, with many curious about how the show will unfold and evolve in its next installment.