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Fred Armisen Confirms Uncle Fester Spinoff in Development at Netflix

The project remains in very early development with no timeline or additional casting announced.

Overview

  • Armisen told The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon, “Yeah, we’re working on it… It’s fantastic,” confirming a Fester-centered series is in the works.
  • Outlets report Tim Burton is involved, aligning with his executive producer and directing role on Wednesday.
  • The spinoff tracks with late‑2023 reporting that Netflix was exploring an Uncle Fester series in early development with MGM Television/Amazon MGM Studios tied to the rights.
  • No script, release window, or further talent attachments have been disclosed, underscoring the project’s early stage.
  • Armisen has portrayed Uncle Fester in Wednesday’s first two seasons, as creators and Netflix leaders had recently hinted at potential Addams Family offshoots.