Netflix's hit series Wednesday has commenced production on its highly anticipated second season, with filming taking place in Ireland, a departure from the first season's primary location in Romania. The comedy fantasy series follows the adventures of sleuthing Wednesday Addams, portrayed by Jenna Ortega, as she navigates life at Nevermore Academy.
The production has expanded its cast with the addition of several notable actors. Joining as series regulars are Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor. Additionally, a lineup of esteemed guest stars includes Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo. Notably, Christopher Lloyd, who played Uncle Fester in the 1991 Addams Family film, is among the guest stars.
Several actors from the first season have been promoted to series regulars for the upcoming season, including Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo. The debut season of Wednesday has been a massive success for Netflix, becoming the platform's most popular English-language series with 252 million views and a 20-week presence in the global Top 10.
The show's executive producer is Tim Burton, with Al Gough and Miles Millar serving as creators and showrunners. Gough and Millar expressed excitement about the upcoming season, noting the inclusion of the entire Addams family at Nevermore Academy and a stellar cast of both established icons and fresh faces.
In a separate project, Jenna Ortega is collaborating with Tim Burton on the sequel to the beloved 1988 fantasy comedy Beetlejuice, titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, set for a theatrical release on September 6.
