Wednesday Addams is back for Season 2, facing darker challenges and old foes like Tyler. With new mysteries, characters, and a more twisted plot, the series is set to premiere in 2025. Currently, Wednesday (played by Jenna Ortega) is preoccupied with a visit to her archenemy Tyler, portrayed by Hunter Doohan, at the asylum where he is being held. A fresh teaser showcasing the eerie new episodes was unveiled during the Next on Netflix event.
Jenna Ortega starrer Wednesday is back for Season 2
According to showrunners and executive producers Al Gough and Miles Millar, this season promises to present Wednesday with more complex and darker challenges. She will navigate relationships with friends, family, and old enemies, leading her into another year at Nevermore Academy.
While the series primarily focuses on Wednesday as the top teen investigator of Nevermore, fans can expect to see familiar faces along with intriguing new characters. A recent featurette from Geeked Week 2024 highlighted cast members including Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), and Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair). Also present was the director and executive producer Tim Burton.
A Bigger and More Twisted Season
The teaser opens with Zeta-Jones declaring that this season will be bigger and more twisted than you can ever imagine. The crew and cast of Nevermore Academy are seen bustling about the set. Gough and Millar echoed this sentiment, expressing excitement about introducing a diverse cast of new characters and exploring more of the Addams Family legacy.
As Wednesday continues her studies at Nevermore Academy, the series will follow her paranormal adventures. The showrunners tease that Season 2 will maintain a delightfully dark, kooky, and mysterious atmosphere. They remain tight-lipped about specific plot details.
Wednesday returns for Season 2
An announcement video confirmed that Wednesday was renewed in January 2023, promising more delightful torture for fans. Ortega shared with Tudum in February 2023 that Wednesday is steadfast in her beliefs. She does not seek approval from others, a quality she truly admires.
The portrayal of Wednesday as the sole daughter of the Addams family has been widely appreciated. It contributed to the show receiving twelve Primetime Emmy Award nominations in July 2023. Ortega will not only star in but also produce Season 2. Also she will conitnue her role as the outcast detective and occasional mystery writer.
Cast members
The cast will see the return of Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Moosa Mostafa (Eugene), Georgie Farmer (Ajax), and Ritchie Santiago. New regular cast members include Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor. Additionally, guest appearances will feature notable actors such as Christopher Lloyd (Gomez from The Addams Family), Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo.
Prepare for a thrilling and twisted journey as Wednesday Addams returns to Nevermore Academy in 2025!