“Wednesday,” where Jenna Ortega’s character faces both supernatural challenges and the everyday struggles of being a teenager. Here’s a rephrased breakdown of the exciting developments:
Wednesday New Cast Members
Co-showrunners Miles Millar and Al Gough set out to bring fresh talent to “Wednesday.” They invited renowned actors, long admired by the existing cast, to join Jenna Ortega and the Nevermore gang. The team’s successful assembly fills them with excitement.Emmy winner Steve Buscemi, known for his role in “The Addams Family,” is among the returning cast members. Many more talented individuals will also join the spooky journey at Nevermore Academy in Season 2.
Jenna Ortega As Wednesday Addams
Jenna Ortega, who portrays Wednesday, remains true to her beliefs and doesn’t seek approval from others. She admires those who excel at pleasing others.Wednesday’s portrayal as the lone teen daughter of the Addams family has resonated with viewers, earning the show twelve Primetime Emmy Award nominations in July 2023.Ortega not only stars as Wednesday but also serves as the show’s executive producer. Her character is a social outcast who moonlights as a detective and mystery writer.
Returning With New Season
Alongside Jenna Ortega, returning cast members include Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Moosa Mostafa (Eugene), Georgie Farmer (Ajax), and Victor Dorobantu (Thing).Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Deputy Ritchie Santiago), and Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams) are now regulars on the show.Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester) and Jamie McShane (Sheriff Donovan Galpin) will make cameo appearances.New series regulars include Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor.
Special Appearances:
Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo will make special appearances.Joanna Lumley portrays Grandmama, Steve Buscemi plays Barry Dort, Thandiwe Newton plays Dr. Fairburn, and Billie Piper plays Capri in the Thing-led video.
Season 2 Premiere Title and Production
The Season 2 premiere is titled “Here We Woe Again.” Co-showrunners Gough and Millar wrote the series, while Tim Burton directed it.Production has commenced in picturesque Ireland, where Burton crafts the terrifying universe of “Wednesday.” Angela Robinson and Paco Cabezas join the cast of directors, and the show’s executive producers include Ortega, Steve Stark, Andrew Mittman, Tommy Harper, Karen Richards, Jonathan Glickman, Gail Berman, and Meredith Averill. MGM Television oversees production.