Wednesday season 2 begins filming in spring 2024: Everything we know so far (2024)

We have some amazing news to share about Wednesday season 2! We have a major production update. We have a major story update. We have several cast updates to share, too, along with a video. It's all good in the Addams Family universe on Netflix.

Well, not all good news, actually, but we'll get to that in a minute!

We know fans have been waiting a long time to watch the new season. The first season of Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega hit Netflix on Nov. 23, 2022. Finally, after literally a year of waiting, the cast and crew just started filming Wednesday season 2 in Ireland in the spring of 2024. Netflix revealed season 2 filming started on May 7, 2024, but it looks like cameras were rolling a bit sooner.

Wednesday Season 2 is NOW IN PRODUCTION 🖤 Please give a round of double snaps to our cast — now including Christopher Lloyd, Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton, Joanna Lumley, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Billie Piper! pic.twitter.com/v6nX6eLPP8

— Netflix (@netflix) May 7, 2024

Production on season 2 is expected to last from the spring of 2024 through at least August, according to production listings. I'm guessing it'll actually take a bit longer than that, but I could be wrong.

While on the red carpet for the 75th Annual Primetime Emmys, Ortega was asked about season 2, and she said that "everything's bigger," so expect production to take a while!

"There’s really, really good one-liners, and I think everything’s bigger, it’s a lot more action-packed. Each episode will probably feel a little bit more like a movie, which is nice. "

It means that we won't see Wednesday season 2 on Netflix until 2025, which has already been confirmed.

That's right; Wednesday season 2 will land on Netflix sometime in 2025. We don't have the release window for the season yet, but I'm guessing it'll be spring or summer if production truly ends in August 2024. If production lasts much later in the year, it'll probably be a later summer or early fall release depending on what Netflix does with Stranger Things season 5, which is also expected to premiere in the summer of 2025. Obviously, with both shows in production, that's subject to change.

According to an earlier report from Variety, Netflix was prioritizing two shows coming out of the WGA strike: Wednesday and Stranger Things. This should not surprise anyone. These are the two biggest English-language Netflix shows. With Squid Game season 2 already in the works (and confirmed for a late 2024 release), Wednesday season 2 and Stranger Things season 5 officially ramping up to film is a huge win for Netflix.

Variety claimed “writing scripts for and filming the second season of Wednesday” is “top of mind” for the streamer. That’s good news, considering how long fans have already waited for season 2 and will be waiting. Not all Netflix shows are going to be that lucky to be the priority coming out of the writers’ and actors’ strikes.

We know fans want to see Wednesday season 2 soon, but hold on a bit longer. We'll share more about the Wednesday season 2 release when we find out.

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Season 2 cast

Netflix announced the full cast of Wednesday season 2. There are a number of new and returning characters for the new season.

  • Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
  • Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair
  • Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
  • Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
  • Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams
  • Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester
  • Gwendoline Christie as Principal Larissa Weems
  • Jamie McShane as Sheriff Galpin
  • Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay
  • Moosa Mostafa as Eugene
  • Georgie Farmer as Ajax
  • Victor Dorobantu as Thing
  • Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Ritchie Santiago
  • Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort
  • Billie Piper as Capri
  • Joanna Lumley as Grandmama
  • Thandiwe Newton as Dr. Fairburn
  • Owen Painter
  • Noah Taylor
  • Evie Templeton
  • Heather Matarazzo
  • Haley Joel Osment
  • Joonas Suotamowill
  • Frances O'Connor

Netflix confirmed the cast in a new video.

There are a few Wednesday characters who won’t be back for season 2. It’s unclear if Gwendoline Christie will be back given what happened to her character, Principal Weems. Christina Ricci, who played Laurel Gates/Marilyn Thornhill, is not expected to be back for season 2.

As for the new characters, Christopher Lloyd, who played Uncle Fester in the movies, is joining the cast for season 2, along with Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Owen Painter, Noah Taylor, Evie Templeton, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Heather Matarazzo, Haley Joel Osment, Joonas Suotamowill, and Frances O'Connor.

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault

Percy Haynes White was cut from the season 2 cast after allegations of sexual assault surfaced following season 1. White, who plays Xavier on Wednesday, was in the headlines in 2023 after being accused of sexual assault. White, 21, was called out by the allegations in January, when a Twitter user said they were assaulted at a party the actor was hosting in Toronto, along with other women.

There was a rumor that Lady Gaga could even be involved with season 2, with Ortega even saying Netflix would love that if it were true, but it's unclear if that's going to happen as nothing has been said since the rumor started back in January 2023.

At the end of the first season of Wednesday, Wednesday discovered that Tyler was actually the Hyde monster, and he was being controlled by Ms. Thornhill, also known as Laurel Gates, who was taking revenge on Nevermore for being responsible for the deaths of her family members. But, it’s so much deeper than that. There’s even more history between the Addams fam and the Crackstones, which is why Laurel Gates brings back Joseph Crackstone from the dead to destroy Nevermore and everyone there.

Thankfully, Wednesday, Enid (who finally wolfs out!), and the gang solve the mystery, stop Crackstone, Tyler, and Laurel, and save the day, but there are some casualties, including the fan-favorite Principal Weems.

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What can we expect from season 2?

For a minute, it looked like Wednesday season 2 wasn’t necessarily going to happen in the season 1 finale. Most of the major storylines had been wrapped up. Tyler had escaped, yes, but Laurel was dead and Crackstone vanquished. Wednesday had some work to do to make up for some of the damage she caused during her investigation, but her emotional arc ended on a high note with her hug and friendship with Enid.

At the last minute, Wednesday is sent threatening text messages from a person who has been following her since she arrived at Nevermore, which seemingly sets the stage for season 2. Who is this person? Why are they threatening her?

This person’s identity and Tyler’s disappearance will likely be major focuses of season 2, but I don’t think that’s where the creative team will stop. I think there are way more surprises and Addams Family things to be discovered in season 2.

Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait quite a long time until we find out what’s in store in the new season. We did get a little bit of a hint of what could be on the way, according to Ortega.

In the cast announcement video, you can see the title of the first episode of season. It's called "Here We Woe Again." It's written by series creators Miles Millar and Alfred Gough. Plus, Tim Burton is directing the episode!

We don't have any other episode titles for Wednesday season 2 yet, but that'll change as we get closer to the release of the new season. Stay tuned!

Jenna Ortega promises less romance and more horror for season 2

While speaking with Fallon on The Tonight Show, Ortega hinted that more horror and less romance could be on the way in season 2. Here’s what she said:

"“I think we want to up, kind of, the horror aspect a little bit and then get Wednesday out of the romantic situation and just let her be her own individual and fight her own crime.”"

After the first season of Wednesday came out, it didn’t take long for many fans to start shipping Wednesday and her roommate, Enid. The two girls didn’t see eye to eye at first but became close friends by the end of the season, and Jenna Ortega has let slip that she’s all for a romance between the characters.

During an interview with Variety, Enid actress Emma Myers was asked about a potential romance for the two characters, in which she shared: “Anything is possible in the show. We haven’t really spoken about direction at all, so I don’t really know what the game plan is for anything.”

Myers did, however, go on to share that she thinks Wednesday should be single in season 2:

"“As far as love interests go for Wednesday, I feel like at least for a second season, she needs to take her season of singleness. She just had a whole fiasco with her men, she’s got to lay it off for a little bit. I would be deterred from dating anybody if I had gone through that.”"

Many people (Ortega included) were frustrated with the fact that the show put Wednesday in a love triangle in the first season, so we’ll be curious to see what her love life is like in the second.

When Ortega shares these snippets about Wednesday season 2, we should listen because, in addition to starring as Wednesday Addams in the new season, she’s also going to be a producer on the new season, according to Elle.

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Wednesday showrunners and producers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough confirmed they have plans to make three or four seasons of the series, initially, according to Variety:

"For us, it’s always looking at the future, and when we sit down to create a show, it’s looking at multiple seasons, ideally. That’s never expected, but that’s the anticipation that hopefully the show is successful. So you always lay out at least three or four seasons’ worth of potential storylines for the characters."

If things go well, there’s no reason to think that Wednesday wouldn’t be renewed for season 3 and even season 4 in the future. This show is well on its way to becoming, potentially, the most-watched Netflix series of all time.

Wednesday is definitely one of the best shows on Netflix. We’ll share more information about the new season when we find out. Stay tuned!

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Wednesday season 2 begins filming in spring 2024: Everything we know so far (2024)

FAQs

Wednesday season 2 begins filming in spring 2024: Everything we know so far? ›

In early May, Ortega and Netflix confirmed that production began on the second season, with filing moving from Romania, where Season 1 was filmed, to Ireland. Currently, it seems that Wednesday Season 2 is poised for a 2025 premiere date.

Did Wednesday season 2 start filming? ›

Wednesday Season 2 has officially entered production — and several new cast members are coming along for the ghoulish ride. Expect to see Emmy-winner Steve Buscemi alongside a former Addams Family movie star and many more as Wednesday returns to Nevermore Academy.

Who isn't returning to Wednesday season 2? ›

Netflix also confirmed that Percy Hynes White (Xavier), Jamie McShane (Sheriff Donovan Galpin and Tyler's father) and Naomi J Ogawa (Yoko Tanaka) will not be returning in that capacity. McShane has been listed as a guest star.

Will Wednesday and Xavier be together in season 2? ›

The actor who plays Xavier Thorpe in the Netflix show won't return for its second season amid claims of sexual misconduct – which he denies.

Is Wednesday season 2 being filmed in Ireland? ›

Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley and Thandiwe Newton are among the guest stars for the new season of Wednesday, which began production in Ireland today.

Who quit Wednesday? ›

Hit series was hit with a big obstacle

However, before the show's stratospheric success, production was underway in Romania when it was hit by an unprecedented obstacle: Thora Birch, who joined the show in a regular role, has had to quit without completing her scenes.

Why is Percy not in Wednesday season 2? ›

But White, a major player in season one, who appeared set to return as main character Xavier Thorpe in new episodes, has been dropped from the series. The news follows allegations of sexual misconduct the actor faced, and denied, last year.

Is Xavier being replaced on Wednesday? ›

Percy Hynes White won't be returning to Nevermore Academy. The actor who played Xavier Thorpe, a telekinetic student and one of Wednesday Addams's love interests, is among three original cast members who won't be part of the upcoming season 2 of Wednesday, which just began production in Ireland.

Will Tyler be in Wednesday season 2? ›

Yes, the cast members who survived season one—Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester), alongside Ortega's Wednesday Addams—will all be returning.

Who does Wednesday end up with in Season 2? ›

Ortega also revealed that Wednesday won't have a love interest in Season Two. In Season One, she was involved in a love triangle, but for some viewers, the romance fell flat. While speaking with Variety, Ortega said removing that plot point was a “really great” decision.

Are Wednesday and Xavier dating? ›

Wednesday Was Never Romantically Interested In Xavier

In fact, for most of her encounters with him, Wednesday believed Xavier was the Hyde. Wednesday was never romantically interested in Xavier, and even chances of a friendship between the two characters became remote once she began to suspect he was the monster.

Did Xavier fall in love with Wednesday? ›

Xavier has a big ol' crush on Wednesday, but Wednesday does not seem to reciprocate it at all. We soon find out that Wednesday's reservations about him also stem from her belief that he's the Hyde monster. After the final episode's big plot twist, the two eventually apologise and become friends.

Does Wednesday love Tyler? ›

Wednesday's Tyler is Likable But a Monstrous Mess

In time, though, she does realize she's self-centered and might not be best-suited for the young barista. Still, they go to the school dance, have a date and share a kiss, with Wednesday liking the light in him and how he brings out the best in her.

Where is Wednesday season 2 filming? ›

Filming has begun in Ireland — a change from the first season, which was primarily shot in Romania — on comedy fantasy, which stars Jenna Ortega as the sleuthing Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy.

What country was Wednesday filmed in? ›

Most of Wednesday series one takes place in Nevermore Academy, and its gnarly neo-gothic exterior is actually Cantacuzino Castle, situated in Bușteni, Romania – nestled in the Carpathian mountains. (Fun fact: it was once the summer home of Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, Romania's Prime Minister.

Why is Wednesday moving to Ireland? ›

"The main reason for me was I shot 113 episodes of Vikings in Ireland. Love Ireland. We got an amazing deal at the same studio we shot Vikings in. Vikings is probably ending, so we moved back there."

How long did filming take for Wednesday? ›

Filming took place in Romania between September 2021 and March 2022.

Are they recasting Xavier in Wednesday? ›

Percy Hynes White won't be returning to Nevermore Academy. The actor who played Xavier Thorpe, a telekinetic student and one of Wednesday Addams's love interests, is among three original cast members who won't be part of the upcoming season 2 of Wednesday, which just began production in Ireland.

How old is Wednesday Addams? ›

Wednesday Addams is a typically young girl (in the original series, she is about six, in the two original movies and animated movies, she is 13, in the Netflix series, she is 15 and 16) who is obsessed with death and is described as brilliant, with a penchant for doing odd scientific experiments.

Who is the monster in Wednesday? ›

In season 1, episode 7 of Wednesday, "If You Don't Woe Me By Now," fans learn that Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan), is the Hyde monster. While Wednesday is one of the best horror TV characters, Tyler is great too, as he takes an interest in her and seems to understand her in a way that no one else does.

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