“Wednesday” Gets Season 3 Greenlight at Netflix
Highly Popular Series Renewed Ahead of Second Season Debut
Netflix is doubling down on its breakout supernatural hit, “Wednesday,” officially renewing the series for a third season. This exciting news arrives before the second season even premieres, underscoring the streamer’s confidence in the Jenna Ortega-led gothic comedy.
A Massive Hit Continues
“Wednesday” has cemented its status as Netflix’s most-watched English-language series of all time. The series follows the iconic Wednesday Addams, played by **Jenna Ortega**, as she navigates her peculiar new life at Nevermore Academy after a fiery expulsion from her previous school.
Star-Studded Cast Returns
The ensemble cast features **Gwendoline Christie** as the principal, **Emma Myers** as Wednesday’s werewolf roommate Enid, and **Riki Lindhome** as the school therapist. The wider cast includes **Jamie McShane**, **Hunter Doohan**, **Joy Sunday**, **Georgie Farmer**, **Naomi J. Ogawa**, **Moosa Mostafa**, **Christina Ricci**, **Steve Buscemi**, **Victor Dorobantu**, **Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo**, **Billie Piper**, **Isaac Ordonez**, **Evie Templeton**, **Owen Painter**, **Noah Taylor**, **Luis Guzmán**, and **Catherine Zeta-Jones**.
Award-Winning Success and Upcoming Season
Following its 2022 debut, “Wednesday” garnered significant critical acclaim and awards, including four Emmy awards. Fans eager for more can expect Season 2 to drop in two installments, on August 6 and September 3. The new season will see Wednesday confronting a new antagonist as she fights to save Enid.
Creative Vision and Production
The series, created by **Alfred Gough** and **Miles Millar**, draws from the beloved characters conceived by **Charles Addams**. **Tim Burton** serves as an executive producer, alongside **Steve Stark**, **Andrew Mittman**, **Gail Berman**, **Kayla Alpert**, **Jonathan Glickman**, **Tommy Harper**, **Kevin Lafferty**, and **Kevin Miserocchi**. **Carmen Pepelea** produces, with music by **Danny Elfman** and **Chris Bacon**.
The popularity of “Wednesday” is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Addams Family in a modern context. For instance, the original “Addams Family” series, which debuted in 1964, remains a cultural touchstone, with its iconic characters still resonating with audiences today, as evidenced by the continued streaming success of classic shows (The Verge, 2023).
