Lady Gaga Joins ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 in Highly Anticipated Role
The Addams Family was first introduced to the public in 1938 as a series of cartoons drawn by Charles Addams for The New Yorker. Since then, this quirky and macabre family has evolved into an iconic fixture in popular culture, with multiple adaptations in film and television.
Over the years, audiences have enjoyed several films, such as The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993), as well as recent adaptations, including The Addams Family 2 (2021). Animated series and live-action versions have also entertained viewers, showcasing the family’s distinct style and charm.
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In 2022, Netflix revived the legacy of The Addams Family by releasing Wednesday, a show centered on the character Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega. The series delves into her life as a student at Nevermore Academy, navigating the challenges that arise from her unique abilities and her family’s eccentricities.
It has been two years since the new series premiered on Netflix, and, since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting a season 2. And while we don’t have any premiere dates to announce, we do have some BIG casting news!
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According to reports, Lady Gaga has been cast to play a pivotal role in season two!
After Lady Gaga’s 2011 hit “Bloody Mary” went viral when Wednesday fans spliced it together with a clip of Jenna Ortega dancing in the hit Netflix series, Entertainment Weekly has learned through a source that Gaga will appear in a role on season 2 of the TV show.
Full details of Gaga’s role — and its size — are still unknown, though the singer-actress is currently filming the program in Europe.
EW has reached out to representatives for Gaga and Netflix for comment.
The excitement stems partly from a viral surge of Gaga’s 2011 song “Bloody Mary,” which became synonymous with a viral dance clip featuring Jenna Ortega, igniting speculation about the potential crossover.
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Filming for Wednesday Season 2 has been taking place in various locations across Europe, including Ireland, where Gaga has been sighted while shooting her scenes.
Jenna Ortega, who portrays Wednesday, has expressed her enthusiasm for Lady Gaga’s involvement in the upcoming season. At the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, Ortega expressed her desire for Gaga to join the cast.
“I’m sure Netflix would love that. I think Mrs. Thornhill and Wednesday had this weird mentor relationship or kind of understood each other in a certain way, so, if Lady Gaga were to be a part, I think it would have to be two monsters that understand each other.”
The anticipation surrounding Wednesday Season 2 extends beyond Lady Gaga’s addition. The core cast will return, including Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, and Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams.
Who is your favorite character in Wednesday? Are you excited to see Lady Gaga be a part of the cast? Share your thoughts in the comments!
