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Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix Wednesday's Jenna Ortega teases new set in season 2
Wednesday season two is on the way and star Jenna Ortega has teased that fans will get to see a new set this time around. WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Wednesday. Jenna Ortega has revealed what fans can anticipate from Wednesday season two, including an element that was absent from the debut series. Following her rescue of Nevermore Academy from Crackstone and an mysterious pursuer tracking her movements, Wednesday Addams (portrayed by Jenna Ortega) certainly didn't experience a peaceful term at school. The Netflix series rapidly transformed into a worldwide sensation, making it hardly shocking when Wednesday secured renewal for a second season launching on Wednesday, August 6. Prior to the fresh episodes arriving, Netflix chatted with Ortega regarding the forthcoming series and what supporters might anticipate this time round. However, when the actress was asked about Wednesday's activities during the summer break between the first and second series, she hinted at a brand new location. Ortega revealed: "Over the summer, Wednesday moved back to the Addams mansion. We get to see her bedroom this season. "She probably purchased a lot more weapons, tortured Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) some more. She did scalp someone, and that's all I know." The second series will mark the initial occasion that audiences witness Wednesday's childhood bedroom within the Addams family residence, with the original series only displaying her accommodation shared with mate and flatmate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers). Without doubt, her quarters won't resemble those of typical girls her age, with the star hinting at "more weapons" featuring on her summer itinerary. Ortega additionally discussed how the second series has heightened the drama. She remarked: "This season, there were just so many big sets and so many big sequences that was really exciting to go to set and wonder, 'Oh man, I wonder what this stage will look like today, and I wonder what this person's going to be wearing today,' and 'I wonder what this character is going to look like.' "We had a lot of new faces joining and they all assimilated into the show so seamlessly and so well that there are plenty of new characters for people to learn to love - or maybe hate. "It just feels like the show's been given new life, but Wednesday still remains very dead."
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Joanna Lumley barely recognisable as she plays grandma in Netflix hit Wednesday
Jenna Ortega fronts the second season of Wednesday on Netflix. It's creepier, kookier and more mysterious than ever - it even features national treasure Joanna Lumley. The plot thickens in Wednesday's second season as the hit Netflix dives deep into the Addams family dynamics - Joanna Lumley has even joined the cast as a member of the comically macabre clan. At 22 years old, You and Wednesday star Jenna Ortega is already stepping behind the camera after being mentored by legendary director Tim Burton. The actress is a producer on the eagerly awaited second series of Wednesday, which sees follows the Addams family star's adventures at school and features a star-studded cast. Catherine Zeta-Jones returns as Wednesday's glamorous mother Morticia and Luis Guzmán is back as her father Gomez, while Steve Buscemi is joining as Nevermore Academy head Principle Barry Dort and Dame Joanna Lumley joins as Grandmama Hester Frump. Thandiwe Newton stars as psychiatrist Dr Rachael Fairburn and former pop star Billie Piper will play head of music Isadora Capri. 'It's been a really amazing experience being a producer,' Jenna says. 'It's been so cool being a part of conversations, talking about the color of blood, or the color of prosthetics and if the brain isn't big enough. Things that are quite silly, but really do make a big difference on the show.' Fresh from Jenna and director Tim's collaboration on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tim is back to direct episodes and is full of praise for the star: 'There was no question about it. That's who the character is, and she brings so much to it,' Tim says. 'She's a real equal part of and partner in this process. She's smart, she's easy and fun to work with, and she knows her character.' The feeling is mutual. 'He's one of the funniest people I know and probably my favourite directors I've ever worked with, so it's nice to have gotten into such a routine,' Jenna says. 'We've got quite comfortable, especially after Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' On screen though, things are far from easygoing and season two kicks off with a bang. 'This season we start off with Wednesday being kidnapped,' Jenna says, 'I don't think I'm going to explain too much more than that.' Filming for Wednesday has now moved from Romania to Ireland, which Jenna discovered for the first time. But big changes are happening inside Nevermore Academy, too. Following the death of Principal Larissa Weems (Gwendoline Christie), the school welcomes a new headmaster, Principal Dort. 'I worked with Steve Buscemi many, many years ago, and I always wanted to again,' says Tim. 'It was such a pleasure to work with him on this because he brought something different.' Dort is no carbon copy of Weems. 'Weems was very much about trying to fit into things,' Tim says, 'Every new principal brings in their own agenda. They bring in their own kind of 'Nevermore forever' attitude.' Among the new faces at Nevermore is a familiar one: Wednesday's younger brother, Pugsley. Played by Isaac Ordonez, Pugsley becomes fascinated by the tale of the Skull Tree. 'It's about a Nevermore legend, one of Nevermore's greatest minds,' Isaac explains, 'He created amazing inventions, including his own clockwork heart. But the longer he had his clockwork heart, the darker he became. Eventually, one of his inventions malfunctioned and it led to his death.' Naturally, Pugsley takes things a step further: 'My character hears this story and is inspired to go dig him up, revive him, and try to be friends with him.' The Addams family drama doesn't stop there. Wednesday's mother Morticia gets a job at Nevermore, much to her daughter's dismay. 'Morticia being more associated with Nevermore is not something that Wednesday anticipated,' Catherine says. 'The family being more associated with Nevermore is a little bit of a thorn in Wednesday's side.' Despite the on-screen tension, Jenna only has admiration for her co-star. 'She's so easy to work with,' Jenna says. 'I feel really lucky to have experienced this mother-daughter dynamic with someone as incredible as Catherine.' Speaking of mothers - there's more upheaval ahead with Hester Frump, Morticia's mother, making her own arrival in the series. 'As we all know, at Christmastime when you bring the family together, that's when the nightmare begins,' Tim says. 'That was fun to play with, and having Joanna Lumley as Morticia's mother just made it extra special.' Jenna adds: 'She is just the sweetest. Every time I saw her on set, and she called me 'honey' or 'darling' or 'baby,' I just melted. She's got the sweetest voice and she's hilarious.' Off-screen, Jenna is still navigating the pressures that come with the role. She's previously opened up about living with OCD and anxiety - and leading a beloved series at just 18 wasn't without challenges. 'When we started the show, I was 18 and had never worked with a director as big as Tim. I had led a show before, but not with a character that was so well known and loved prior to me joining,' she says. 'It's a relief, but I would be lying if I didn't say that I still don't feel super anxious or feel like I have something I need to live up to every day on set. Maybe that's a good thing, but it hasn't gotten easier.' But while Jenna treads gently, Wednesday strides. 'She's gotten a little bit more comfortable,' Jenna says. 'She's learned to take things maybe slightly less seriously - or be a bit more playful.'
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jenna Ortega shares what never-seen-before set will feature in Wednesday season 2
Wednesday season two is on its way with You star Jenna Ortega back as the unforgettable Addams Family daughter. WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Wednesday. Jenna Ortega has given an insight into what's to come from Wednesday season two, including something that didn't feature in the first series. After rescuing Nevermore Academy from Crackstone and an unknown stalker following her, it wasn't exactly a quiet time at school for Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega). The Netflix drama quickly became an instant global hit so it wasn't too much of a surprise when Wednesday was renewed for season two which begins on Wednesday, August 6. Ahead of the new episodes dropping, Netflix spoke to Ortega about the upcoming series and what fans can expect this time around. But it was when the star was questioned on what Wednesday had been up to during the summer in between series one and two that she teased a new set. Ortega shared: 'Over the summer, Wednesday moved back to the Addams mansion. We get to see her bedroom this season. 'She probably purchased a lot more weapons, tortured Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) some more. She did scalp someone, and that's all I know.' Season two will be the first time that fans get to see Wednesday's childhood bedroom at the Addams family household with the first outing just showing where she resides with friend and roommate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers). Undoubtedly, her room won't be like any other girls her age with the star teasing 'more weapons' on her summer agenda. Ortega further talked about how season two has amped up the stakes. She commented: 'This season, there were just so many big sets and so many big sequences that was really exciting to go to set and wonder, 'Oh man, I wonder what this stage will look like today, and I wonder what this person's going to be wearing today,' and 'I wonder what this character is going to look like.' 'We had a lot of new faces joining and they all assimilated into the show so seamlessly and so well that there are plenty of new characters for people to learn to love — or maybe hate. 'It just feels like the show's been given new life, but Wednesday still remains very dead.'
News18
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Jenna Ortega And Tim Burton Said This About Wednesday Season 2
Wednesday Season 2 will feature 8 episodes in 2 parts, with Part 1 premiering on August 6. The halls of Nevermore Academy are set to light up once again as Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton continue their creative team-up. Based on the character of Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family comics, Netflix's Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega, has created significant buzz since the streaming giant announced the spooky mystery comedy's comeback for a second season. Why Wednesday? Before the premiere of Wednesday Season 2, director Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter and discussed their upcoming projects, the character of Wednesday, and everything in between. When asked about what made them initially excited about doing the series, Tim Burton replied, 'I've never done television, so it was the idea of exploring something on a longer time frame, and she's an interesting character." Replying to the question, Jenna Ortega stated, 'She's also one of the few protagonists who can get away with that, aside from villains—who tend not to have emotional growth or depth." Ortega further mentioned that when she was 14, she auditioned for a Wednesday animated movie but did not get the part and recalled telling her mother, 'That would be cool to be her, though." About The Character Before Ortega was cast as Wednesday, Burton had warned the showrunners that if they didn't find Wednesday, there would be no show. Revealing why Burton cast Ortega for this role, he stated, 'Jenna's like a silent movie actor, and what I enjoy about her character is not so much the dialogue but the way she presents herself." Talking about the character, Ortega revealed how specific the character was, right down to not blinking. 'Your eye does start twitching. There were a couple of setups in season one that looked like I was crying because I was trying to keep my eyes open," Ortega added. Wednesday, Seasons 2 and 3 Season 1 of Wednesday generated 252 million views globally, making the series Netflix's biggest English-language series of all time. After becoming a global phenomenon, Wednesday is all set to be back with another season. Wednesday Season 2 will feature 8 episodes in 2 parts. Part 1 will premiere on August 6, 2025, followed by Part 2 on September 3. Before the premiere of Season 2, a third season of Wednesday has already been confirmed. The early announcement confirms the show's strong popularity and plans. Other Projects Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega have also teamed up in Beetlejuice 2. During the interview, Burton was asked about the development of Beetlejuice 3, a horror comedy movie. Both Burton and Ortega claimed no knowledge of the third part of the movie. Although Warner Bros. seems hopeful of Beetlejuice 3, the director and the star are not sure yet. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 13:35 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Record
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Wednesday bosses tease one star will see 'new powers' in Season 2
Wednesday season 2 is just weeks away and bosses have given fans a glimpse at what they can expect Wednesday bosses have teased that one star will see evolving new powers ahead on the brand new season. Wednesday enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated second series of the beloved programme. It's been an extensive three years for audiences since Wednesday first mesmerised viewers globally. With its innovative approach to the Addams Family world, the first series witnessed Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) adjusting to her fresh existence at Nevermore Academy, an institution for supernatural outcasts. From lycanthropes to blood-suckers, the academy encountered everything. Despite originally being a loner, Wednesday quickly became a vital part Nevermore and discovered herself caught up in her own huge investigation. And Wednesday, series 2 is merely weeks away, guaranteeing more intricate and sinister plotlines. Now, Wednesday executives have spoken candidly about Pugsley, whom supporters will witness more of this series. Pugsley Addams is Wednesday's younger sibling. Programme creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar have tantalized fans with what they can anticipate. Pugsley is destined to be accepted to Nevermore as a pupil himself, but only time will reveal how Wednesday will take the news. Alfred Gough hinted: "One of the things we learned in Season 1 is how much people love the Addams family, and there really isn't a lot of Addams family lore that exists. We love having the open playing field of creating the Addams family myth and delving deeper, so we wanted to bring them to Nevermore." He further commented: "Also, Pugsley's come as a student, so now Wednesday has to deal with her younger brother being here. And as Miles said, there's a lot of family secrets that start to get uncovered." Gough confessed that Wednesday is "not feeling great about the idea", adding: "I don't think anybody really wants their little brother with them at school. Pugsley is somebody who's always struggled to make and have friends. He didn't have any friends in Normie school and that's what he really wants." A "socially awkward" Pugsley finds himself "trying very hard" but ends up sharing a room with Eugene (Moosa Mostafa). However, things don't go as planned, as Pugley soon finds himself raising a zombie. Gough explained: "He's also rooming with Eugene (Moosa Mostafa), who's cool now because he helped save the school. Then, of course, in a typical Addams scenario, Pugsley finds a friend by ultimately raising a zombie." Tim Burton himself described Pugsley as an "outcast among outcasts", stating: ". He comes into Nevermore for the first time, so we get to see his beautiful experience at school. Everybody has their own specialty power, and he's new to his own. He's just exploring his newfound teenage powers."
