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’Wednesday’ Season 2 Celebrates Gothic London Premiere Ahead of Two-Part Release

Netflix highlighted expanded Addams Family lore at its Westminster premiere by unveiling new cast additions alongside Jenna Ortega’s executive producer debut.

Cast member Jenna Ortega attends a photo call for the television series "Wednesday" at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 29, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/ File Photo
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Overview

  • The cast and creators of Season Two walked a purple carpet outside Central Hall and the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster, London on July 30 for a gothic global premiere.
  • Netflix confirmed that the series will drop in two four-episode batches, with Part 1 streaming on August 6 and Part 2 on September 3.
  • Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams and makes her debut as an executive producer, deepening her creative involvement in the sophomore season.
  • Showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, joined by director and executive producer Tim Burton, have steered the series toward a darker, horror-leaning narrative.
  • The new season broadens the Addams Family saga across three generations and introduces key characters like Steve Buscemi’s Principal Barry Dort, Joanna Lumley’s Grandmama and Lady Gaga in a guest role.