Taking a twisted turn. that of Netflix Wednesday has introduced viewers to a new version of Wednesday Addams – and her story has only just begun.
The series, which premiered in November 2022, explores the iconic character (Jenna Ortega) as she tries to master her psychic powers at Nevermore Academy while dealing with a killing spree at the hands of a mysterious monster.
Prior to the show’s debut, Christina Ricki surprised fans when she confirmed her involvement in the show. (The actress rose to fame after appearing in ’90s movies The Addams family And Addam’s family values.)
“I found it very exciting to work with Tim [Burton] again,” the Yellow jackets star told exclusively Us weekly in October 2022, referring to the show’s director and executive producer. “Jenna is so amazing and so good in this role and it was so great to work with. And so it was really delicious.
During the first season, it was revealed that Ricci’s character Marilyn Thornhill was actually Laurel Gates. The teacher decided to get revenge on Nevermore Academy after her entire family died following their own attempts to take down outcasts.
makers at the time Miles Miller And Alfred Gaw opened up about how they mapped out the rest of the series. “For us, it’s always looking to the future, and when we sit down to do a show, ideally we’re looking at multiple seasons,” they explained to Variety.
The pair also addressed the overwhelming support of fans new and old, saying, “That’s never expected, but that’s the expectation that hopefully the show will be successful. So you always put down at least three or four seasons worth of potential storylines for the characters. It can evolve and change. We certainly have a pretty clear runway of what we want to do in future seasons.
According to the writing duo, a possible second season would focus more on Wednesday’s growth as a character.
“The series is really about a girl who sees the world in black and white and learns there are shades of gray,” Gough said. TVLine that same month. “I think like any relationship or any friendship, it can be complicated by other factors. It will never go smoothly. And it’s really teaching her to navigate the ups and downs of friendship.
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