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Wednesday season two update
Tim Burton returns to direct and produce, with new cast and faster production timelines on Netflix.
Tim Burton reunites with Wednesday creators for season two as the gothic series expands its cast and production scale.
Tim Burton shapes Wednesday season two with Jenna Ortega
Wednesday season two marks Tim Burton's continued involvement as producer and director, with Alfred Gough and Miles Millar back as showrunners. Netflix renewed the series after the first season became a global hit, and Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday rose to prominence, even inspiring a viral dance. Burton says he connected with the character and did not chase season one success.
Key Takeaways
"Everything I do, whether it’s a success or a failure, it’s always a surprise to me."
Burton on unpredictability and approach
"There’s so much in those Charles Addams cartoons. They’re funny, they’re subversive."
Gough on source material
"You can’t just ask somebody to do Wednesday Addams. They have to have it in their DNA."
Burton on casting and Jenna Ortega
"I spent years trying to exorcise those demons."
Burton on outsider roots
The show leans on the universal appeal of being an outsider, a hook that still resonates with Gen Z while attracting streaming audiences seeking style and wit. Burton's admission that he distrusts data-heavy TV breakdowns reveals a tension between artistic freedom and the new reality of algorithmic storytelling. The coming season tests how far Wednesday can push humor and horror while expanding its world for a broader audience. The potential spin-off and Season 3 signals Netflix's aim to turn a hit into a lasting franchise, not just a one-off sensation.
Ortega's influence behind the scenes mirrors a broader shift in actor leadership on high-profile projects, and the show’s renewed focus on character over spectacle could set a template for streaming prestige that balances nostalgia with modern attitudes.
Highlights
- Everything I do, whether it's a success or a failure, it's always a surprise to me.
- They're funny, they're subversive.
- You can't just ask somebody to do Wednesday Addams.
- I spent years trying to exorcise those demons.
Public reaction and on-set controversy
The piece notes a past on-set moment where Ortega changed lines and online debate followed, illustrating tensions around star agency and production dynamics in a high-profile streaming project.
A show that keeps its weird heart in step with a streaming era.
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Jenna Ortega updates on Wednesday Season 2
