Jenna Ortega is all set to return as the iconic Wednesday Addams in the second season of Netflix’s landmark hit series’ Wednesday.’ The show’s unique flavor of dark comedy and aesthetics was a refreshing addition to the streaming giant’s catalog. With Wednesday Season 2, Netflix hopes the show will replace Stranger Things, which is nearing its conclusion. Let’s take a look at what we know so far about Wednesday Season 2, including release date, plot details, and all confirmed cast members.
Release date and plot details for Wednesday Season 2
Ever since Wednesday Season 2 was announced, fans have been eagerly awaiting an update on the show’s release date. However, production came to a halt when the WGA and SAG-AFTRA went on strike against the AMPTP.
Now that the protesting parties have just recently brought the strikes to an end, Wednesday Season 2 could be near completion this year and released in the first half of 2024. Netflix will soon announce the official release date.
As for the plot, the Season 1 finale left Wednesday facing a variety of antagonists like the ominous presence of the Hyde or the unidentified stalker sending her threatening texts and creepy photos.
Showrunner Miles Millar reminded fans that not all loose ends have been neatly tied up. This will set the stage for more mysteries and dark humor in the upcoming season.
Wednesday Season 2’s cast members
Netflix has confirmed some returning cast members for Wednesday Season 2. However, most of the primary characters from Season 1 are expected to be retained. Here’s the list of cast members who are confirmed or most likely to return in Wednesday Season 2:
| Cast Member | Character |
|---|---|
| Jenna Ortega | Wednesday Addams / Goody Addams |
| Gwendoline Christie | Larissa Weems |
| Riki Lindhome | Dr. Valerie Kinbott |
| Catherine Zeta-Jones | Morticia Addams |
| Luis Guzmán | Gomez Addams |
| Isaac Ordonez | Pugsley Addams |
| Fred Armisen | Uncle Fester |
| Jamie McShane | Donovan Galpin |
| Hunter Doohan | Tyler Galpin |
| Percy Hynes White | Xavier Thorpe |
| Emma Myers | Enid Sinclair |
| Joy Sunday | Bianca Barclay |
| Georgie Farmer | Ajax Petropolus |
| Naomi J. Ogawa | Yoko Tanaka |
| Moosa Mostafa | Eugene Ottinger |
| Christina Ricci | Marilyn Thornhill / Laurel Gates |
The show’s critical and commercial success
Few shows have matched Wednesday’s record-breaking streak right from the get-go. The show broke a string of Netflix records like the most hours viewed in a single week. It did this twice, with 341.23 million hours in the 1st week and 411.29 million hours in the 2nd week.
Wednesday also took over social media platforms like TikTok by storm, with over 22 billion views for #WednesdayAddams. Of course, the Wednesday dance trend needs little to no introduction to anyone on the internet. Even Lady Gaga jumped on the trend.
The soundtrack blew up on iTunes, taking the No. 1 position on the charts. Jenna Ortega skyrocketed to fame and became a pop culture icon as a teen scream queen and even went on to host a Saturday Night Live episode.
More details about Wednesday Season 2
Given the massive universal success of Wednesday’s first season, renewal was practically inevitable. Wednesday Season 2 got the green light in January 2023. The announcement video hinted that more torture was in store for Jenna Ortega’s character.
https://twitter.com/wednesdayaddams/status/1670192096462921729
The actress confirmed that her character would stick to her signature brooding personality and wouldn’t aim to please anyone. Her uncompromising attitude as a determined mystery solver has made Wednesday Addams a fan favorite.
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