Wednesdaywas a smashing success for Netflix when it was released, reachingthe top of Netflix’s most popular shows list. With stars like Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, and Catherine Zeta-Jones attached, director Tim Burton brought the Addams Family back to live action for the first time since 1999. After its record-breaking first season,Wednesdayis back for season 2 later this year, andideas for a possibleWednesdayseason 3 are being thrown around, showing that Netflix has big plans for the future of the Addams family.
Following Ortega’s titular character,Wednesdaytakes place at Nevermore Academy, a school designed for outcasts. One of the most talked-about moments from season 1 wasJenna Ortega’s dance sequenceat the Rave’N, and season 2’s casting of Lady Gaga in a mystery role led to plenty of theories that Wednesday could wind up dancing with Gaga’s character eventually. However, Ortega poured cold water on that fire during her recent interview withIndiewire, praising her costar and claiming Gaga and her never discussed her dance scene.
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Season 2 Comments Put An End To The Theory That Lady Gaga Is Involved In A Dance Scene
So Nice They’re Not Doing It Twice?
Details about Gaga’s character have been kept under wraps, keeping her role a mystery. Ortega’s comments seem to suggest thatWednesday and Lady Gaga’s character won’t have a dance sequence together.Ortega specifically mentioned that she doesn’t think they talked about her viral scene at all, and it would be pretty hard to film another for season 2 without the two talking about the original. To that point, it’s interesting that Gaga and Ortega didn’t talk about it all, signaling Ortega’s possible desire to leave it in the past.
Despite her reluctance to show up to the Rave’N, Ortega’s dance in season 1 helped advance the plot and her development, with her confidence projected through dancing masking her inner insecurities.
While disappointing,Wednesday’schoice not to have Gaga’s character and Ortega’s Wednesday dance together could be a blessing in disguise. It would be a cool moment of fan service, but unless the scene has a place in season 2’s plot, it would feel out of place. Despite her reluctance to show up to the Rave’N, Ortega’s dance in season 1 helped advance the plot and her character development, with her confidence projected through dancing masking her inner insecurities. Wednesday’s dance became an important part of her character arc, setting up the different layers of her personality.
Gaga’s Presence Alone Will Be Impactful
Ortega mentioned “on that day,” alluding to Lady Gaga being on set for a short time period. Even with limited screen time,Gaga should be impactfuland play wellinWednesday’sworld.Gaga’s recent acting roles,Joker: Folie à Deuxexcluded, have been received very well, with her work inAmerican Horror Story: Hotelwinning her a Golden Globe.Wednesdayseason 2 will lean into more horror elements, the place where Gaga was at her best, allowing her to shine, even if it’s just in a guest role.
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With fans of The Addams Family excited for Tim Burton’s announced TV series, why not take a look back at every version of Gomez, Morticia, and co.?
Wednesdayis no stranger to big guest stars, with Fred Armisen appearing in an episode as Uncle Fester. With so many Addams family members left to see on-screen, Gaga’s mystery character could be another member of the Addams family making a one-off appearance to visit Wednesday. However, with rumors swirling thatWednesdayseason 2 will focus less on other Addams familyand the previously announcedWednesdayspinoff surrounding Uncle Fester, speculation continues as to who Lady Gaga will bring to life.
Whoever she ends up playing, Lady Gaga is a welcome addition toWednesday’sseason 2 cast, providing an extra boost of star power and excitement to a show that is already one of Netflix’s best. As more information about season 2 comes out, including the release date, hopefully, the cloud of secrecy will be lifted, giving us a peek into whatWednesdayseason 2 has to offer.
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Wednesday follows the journey of Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for outcasts. Tasked with mastering her psychic abilities, she confronts a series of town murders and a haunting family mystery from 25 years ago, all while managing new social dynamics.
