With the latest news about Wednesday Season 2, fans are buzzing with excitement and curiosity. What will happen next? Who will return to Nevermore Academy, and who will not? So far, our favorite goth girl has faced many challenges.
She has been hunted, haunted, almost killed, and tortured in ways that she oddly enjoyed. Yet, this journey has been intense. Now that her story is set to continue, things seem to be looking bright for the most popular goth at Nevermore Academy.
A Dark Comedy with a Twist
Wednesday is a coming-of-age supernatural dark comedy-drama based on characters created by Charles Addams. It is made by Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, with Tim Burton as co-director and executive producer.
After her breakthrough performances in The Fallout and Scream (2022), Jenna Ortega stars as the iconic Wednesday Addams, a role that has made her a global sensation. In the upcoming season, Ortega will take on the additional role of producer, alongside her responsibilities as the show’s lead.
A Huge Hit on Netflix
When it first came out, Wednesday became a massive success among viewers, reaching an audience of 150 million. It became the second most-watched English-language series on Netflix. According to Collider, the show is “a darker-than-usual take that never loses sight of its heart, humor, and horror.”
The series premiered on November 16, 2022, and if you haven’t watched the dark adventures of Wednesday Addams and her “friends” at Nevermore Academy, you are truly missing out on some fantastic entertainment. The first season is currently available on Netflix and was recently nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 2023 Emmy Awards.
As fans eagerly anticipate the new season, they can expect new characters, new mysteries, and new thrills. The cast and crew have hinted at exciting developments since the announcement of Season 2 in 2023. Let’s go deeper into what we know so far about Wednesday Season 2.
When Is Wednesday Season 2 Coming Out?
In September 2024, Netflix confirmed that Wednesday Season 2 will return to screens in 2025. Initially, the second season was expected to be released in mid or late 2024, but delays occurred due to strikes and changes in filming locations.
This news might be disappointing for those hoping to return to Nevermore this year. However, the good news is that new episodes will come out at the beginning of 2025, promising a kooky start to the new year.
Fans should stay tuned for the official release date for Wednesday Season 2. In the meantime, you can check out the show-inspired Lego collection for Halloween and catch up or rewatch the first season, which is currently available only on Netflix.
Is There a Wednesday Season 2 Trailer?
At this time, there is no official trailer for Wednesday Season 2. However, there are hints and sneak peeks to keep fans intrigued until the full trailer is released. When the season was first announced in 2023, Netflix shared a clip showing our favorite goth girl breaking into a half-smirk, half-smile while teasing fans with “more torture” ahead.
Later, during Geeked Week 2024, Netflix revealed a one-minute behind-the-scenes clip from Season 2. In this sneak peek, Luis Guzmán’s Gomez Addams greets the camera with, “Hello my little storm cloud.”
Then, Ortega’s Wednesday holds a knife and says, “Let’s play dolls.” She even warns fans, “If we showed you any more, your eyes would bleed,” delivering her line in her signature deadpan style.
The clip also gives a quick look at the cast, including Emma Myers, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Victor Dorobantu’s Thing, and Joy Sunday. Zeta-Jones promises that “Season 2 is going to be bigger and more twisted than you can ever imagine.” Fans should stay tuned for more clips, teasers, trailers, and updates about Wednesday Season 2.
During Netflix’s TUDUM event, the cast of Wednesday shared their favorite fan theories. This fun video highlighted the fandom and how it embraced the series, giving it a life of its own.
How Many Episodes Are There in Wednesday Season 2?
Currently, there is no confirmation about the total number of episodes for Wednesday Season 2. The first season consisted of eight episodes, each running for about an hour.
The second season will likely follow a similar structure. However, given the popularity of the first season, there is a chance that the number of episodes could increase for the upcoming season.
We do know that Tim Burton will direct four episodes in the new season, and the format will remain similar to Season 1. Stay tuned for updates on the number of episodes in Wednesday Season 2 as more information becomes available.
Who Could Return in the Wednesday Season 2 Cast?
The creators of Wednesday assembled an impressive cast for the series. They plan to continue this trend in the second season, as indicated by a cast reveal video from Netflix.
Showrunners Miles Millar and Alfred Gough explained their goal for Season 2: to discover fresh faces while inviting some acting legends they admire to join Jenna Ortega and the rest of the cast at Nevermore.
In addition to Ortega in her starring role as Wednesday Addams, the ensemble for Season 2 will feature familiar faces, expanding on their relationships. Catherine Zeta-Jones returns as Morticia, the matriarch; Luis Guzmán reprises his role as Gomez, the father; and Isaac Ordonez returns as their son and Wednesday’s little brother, Pugsley.
Other main cast members returning include Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, a werewolf and Wednesday’s best friend; Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, a siren; Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus, a gorgon and Enid’s love interest; Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Ottinger, a psychic; and Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin/Hyde. Victor Dorabantu as Thing, a sentient disembodied hand and family friend, will also return in a main role. Additionally, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo will reprise her role as Deputy Ritchie Santiago.
Along with the returning cast, Wednesday Season 2 will introduce new characters. Steve Buscemi will join as Barry Dort, the new principal of Nevermore Academy. Billie Piper will play Capri, with Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor also taking on main roles.
Fred Armisen will return as Uncle Fester, Wednesday’s paternal uncle, while new guest stars include Joanna Lumley as Grandmama, Wednesday’s grandmother, and Thandiwe Newton as Dr. Fairburn. Jamie McShane, who played Sheriff Donovan Galpin in Season 1, will move to a guest role in the upcoming season.
Christopher Lloyd, who played Uncle Fester in the original Addams Family films, will also appear in an undisclosed guest role. Other guest stars include Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo, each in undisclosed roles.
While the addition of new characters is exciting, some popular characters from Season 1 will not return. These include Gwendoline Christie’s Principal Larissa Weems, Christina Ricci’s Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates, Percy Hines White’s Xavier Thorpe, and Naomi J. Ogawa’s Yoko Tanaka.
Who Are the Creators Behind Wednesday?
Wednesday is created and written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with April Blair and Kayla Alpert as co-writers. Both Gough and Millar are well-known producers and writers.
They are best known for their work on films like Shanghai Noon, Shanghai Knights, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and they co-wrote Spider-Man 2. They also created and produced popular shows like Smallville, Into the Badlands, and The Shannara Chronicles.
Tim Burton, the creator of iconic films like Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Alice in Wonderland, lends his talent as director for select episodes.
He serves as an executive producer alongside Gough, Millar, Alpert, Steve Stark, Andrew Mittman, Gail Berman, Jonathan Glickman, Tommy Harper, Kevin Lafferty, and Kevin Miserocchi. Paco Cabezas (from The Umbrella Academy) and Angela Robinson (from How to Get Away with Murder) will also direct episodes this season.
Jenna Ortega confirmed that she will also take on the role of producer in Season 2. She expressed her excitement about this opportunity, stating:
We just started the writers room. I think we want to up the horror aspect a little bit and then get Wednesday out of the romantic situation, let her be her own individual and fight her own crimes.
Ortega’s involvement as a producer highlights her commitment to the show and her enthusiasm for showing Wednesday’s character further.
What Can We Expect from Wednesday Season 2?
The creators of Wednesday have promised fans an exciting new season filled with fresh adventures, mysteries, and challenges for Wednesday Addams.
As fans can imagine, Wednesday’s journey is anything but ordinary. She’ll return to Nevermore Academy to face new obstacles and reveal more about her character, her relationships, and her darkly comedic world.
The show’s first season ended with a shocking revelation, which will likely play a significant role in the upcoming season.
In the finale, Wednesday discovered that her true potential as a psychic is connected to the other characters at Nevermore. This sets the stage for further scheme of her powers and their consequences in Season 2. Additionally, we can expect the introduction of new villains and conflicts that will test Wednesday and her friends.
The creators have hinted that this season will goes deeper into the supernatural elements of the Addams Family universe while maintaining the show’s signature humor and charm. Fans can anticipate more character development, backstory, and plot twists as they follow Wednesday’s darkly entertaining journey.
The creative team behind Wednesday aims to continue showing themes of friendship, acceptance, and individuality.
As the characters face challenges, they will discover more about themselves, their friendships, and their unique identities. The balance of humor and horror is expected to remain central, ensuring that the series retains its original charm.
Conclusion: A New Chapter Awaits
As fans eagerly await the release of Wednesday Season 2, there is much to look forward to. The combination of a talented cast, skilled creators, and an engaging storyline promises an exciting continuation of Wednesday Addams’s adventures at Nevermore Academy.
While we wait for the show to return, fans can revisit the first season, show the newly released merchandise, and stay tuned for upcoming teasers and trailers.
The anticipation is building, and with each update, excitement grows for what lies ahead in Wednesday Addams’s world. So, mark your calendars for 2025, and get ready to go back into the wonderfully twisted, humor-filled world of Wednesday!
