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Lady Gaga Joins 'Merlina' Season 2 Part 2, Sets 'The Dead Dance' for Sept. 3 Release

The pop star's casting with a same-day single underscores Netflix's split-release strategy.

Overview

  • Netflix confirms Lady Gaga will appear as Rosaline Rotwood, an enigmatic professor at Nevermore whose path intersects with Merlina.
  • The final four episodes of Season 2 debut on Netflix on September 3 as part of a two-part rollout that began on August 6.
  • Gaga announced the song title and date at a Netflix and Spotify gala in New York, where the track was previewed for attendees.
  • She described her participation as a small part, and entertainment outlets report she may appear in only one episode.
  • A third season is already ordered, with release timing unannounced and returning leads expected according to industry reports.