Exciting news has emerged for fans eagerly anticipating the second season of “Wednesday.” The popular Netflix series, featuring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Wednesday Addams, has garnered significant attention since its debut two years ago, quickly becoming a favorite among viewers.
Although a release date for the upcoming season is yet to be announced, an exciting casting development has been revealed. Entertainment Weekly (EW) reports that a major new addition to the cast will be joining the second season.
In a thrilling announcement, Lady Gaga has been confirmed to star alongside Ortega in the upcoming season of “Wednesday.” While specifics about Gaga’s character are under wraps, it is known that she is currently filming her scenes in Europe.
This casting news may not come as a surprise to some, as Gaga’s involvement with the show has been speculated since clips of Ortega’s dance from season one went viral. These clips were shared widely after being paired with Gaga’s 2011 song “Bloody Mary.”
Jenna Ortega previously expressed enthusiasm about Gaga joining the cast, telling Variety at the 2023 Golden Globes, “I’m sure Netflix would love that.” She added, “I think Mrs. Thornhill [Christina Ricci’s character] 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.”
Fans have reacted with excitement to the announcement of Gaga’s casting. One fan tweeted, “Gaga in a Tim Burton project is perfect. Actress Gaga is still thriving as she should.” Another fan expressed hope for an iconic dance scene between Gaga and Wednesday.
While this will not be Gaga’s first TV role, as she previously appeared in Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story,” her involvement in “Wednesday” is highly anticipated. Her most recent acting project, “Joker: Folie à Deux,” was released last month but received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, with some going so far as to label it negatively.