Netflix Developing 'Wednesday' Spin-Off Centered on Uncle Fester
Fred Armisen Expected to Reprise Role in Expansion of 'Wednesday Universe'
- Netflix is reportedly developing a spin-off series centered on Uncle Fester from its hit show 'Wednesday', which is based on the Addams Family characters.
- The potential spin-off is in early stages of development, with storylines, writers, and other details yet to be determined.
- 'Wednesday', starring Jenna Ortega, quickly became Netflix’s most-watched English-language show after its premiere in November 2022.
- The proposed Uncle Fester series would further expand the 'Wednesday universe', with both Netflix and Amazon, which owns the Addams Family rights, reportedly eager to develop more Addams Family programs.
- Fred Armisen, who played Uncle Fester in a guest appearance on 'Wednesday', is expected to reprise his role in the spin-off.