It’s confirmed, there’s officially a spin-off of The Addams Family coming to your home TV screen. There’s going to be a Wednesday Addams TV show. That’s right, Wednesday Addams is getting her own TV show, and we’re ecstatic! The new series will follow Wednesday as she navigates her way through life at an elite boarding school. We can’t wait to see what trouble Wednesday gets into! The show is sure to be filled with hilarity, spooky moments, and of course, a whole lot of fashion. We’ve already been able to get a sneak peek at the show’s plot, cast, and more. We can’t wait to spill all the details!
What we know about the new Wednesday Addams TV Show coming to Netflix
Netflix has officially announced its Addams Family spin-off and fans couldn’t be more excited. The twist here is that the new series will primarily focus on one favorite character, Wednesday Addams. She’s weird and spooky, odd and peculiar, fascinating and frightening… And now Wednesday Addams is back for her own show. It’s no surprise that the show is directed by Tim Burton since he has a particular fascination with movies that are dark and spooky. Once the teaser was released there was instantly a lot of chatter around who the cast of Wednesday Addams included.
Tim Burton Directing the new Wednesday Addams TV Show
Tim Burton is a household name in the world of film, but this is his first time diving into television as a director. However, having directed Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Corpse Bride (2005) and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016), he’s an excellent choice for this TV series. Dark and spooky is written all over Tim Burton and that’s exactly what Wednesday Addams’ character portrays.
More about the Addams Family and Wednesday Addams
The Addams Family was created as a cartoon strip by illustrator Charles Addams and first brought to life on screen in a typical sitcom entitled The Addams Family, which aired from 1964 until 1966. Wednesday was played by Lisa Loring in the original version. She was joined by John Astin and Jackie Coogan and Carolyn Jones in the classic comedy series. In 1973, two animated series featuring the unusual family were produced as a follow-up to the 1960s program. From 1998 to 2001, The New Addams Family series was a hit and starred Glenn Taranto and Ellie Harvie. In 2019, we were graced with another animation, The Addams Family, in which Charlize Theron and Snoop Dogg lent their voices. A musical adaptation of it was also produced in 2010 on Broadway and the West End that sort of flew under the radar. Since then, Wednesday has become a fan-favorite character with her unique style and personality. The character has a slight obsession with death and is known for her creepy demeanor.
Who plays Wednesday Addams in the new TV Show?
The new Wednesday Addams TV show will star Jenna Ortega in the main role. Ortega is a teenager who has already starred in shows like Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle. She’s perfectly suited to take on the role of Wednesday Addams. After seeing the trailer, it’s hard to think of a better pick than Jenna Ortega. We think she’ll do an amazing job playing Wednesday Addams and that’ll likely lead to more opportunities for her as an actress.
In the Wednesday Addam TV show set to release in 2022, she is set to be a 16-year-old student at Nevermore Academy who attempts to use her psychic ability to try and solve a murder mystery from 25 years ago that involved her parents.
More of the Wednesday Addams TV Show Cast
Alongside Jenna Ortega, we know that the cast of Wednesday Addams includes:
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
Morticia Addams is the matriarch of the family who is always calm and collected. She’s loyal to her husband Gomez and is a loving mother to her children. She’s also fiercely protective of her family and will do anything to keep them safe. Morticia is often seen as the voice of reason in the family and she’s always there to offer a shoulder to cry on. She’s also an excellent cook and often experiments with new recipes, much to the delight of her family.
Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
Gomez is the patriarch of the family and is often seen as the head of the household. He’s a loving husband to Morticia and a doting father to his children. He’s also fiercely protective of his family and will do anything to keep them safe. Gomez is known for his eccentricity and his love of all things spooky. He’s also an excellent swordsman and is often seen practicing his fencing skills.
George Burcea as Lurch
Lurch is the Addams’ loyal butler who always has a deadpan expression on his face. He’s very tall and is often seen carrying around a large axe. Lurch is fiercely loyal to the Addams family and will do anything they ask of him, no matter how dangerous it may be. He’s also an excellent cook and often prepares meals for the family.
Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus
Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams
Pugsley is the Addams’ son who is often seen as the black sheep of the family. He’s known for his mischievous nature and his love of all things horror. Pugsley is often seen as a troublemaker but he’s really just a big kid at heart.
Victor Dorobantu as Thing
Thing is a small, hand-like creature that belongs to the Addams family. It’s unknown where Thing came from or how long it’s been with the family. Thing is often seen as a nuisance by the family but they still love it all the same. Thing is known for its mischievous nature and its love of pranks. It’s also very intelligent and often helps the family solve problems.
Cousin Itt
Cousin Itt is a small, creature that is completely covered in hair. Cousin Itt is a fan favorite character but surprisingly wasn’t included in the original trailer. This will have to be something fans have to wait for.
When will the Wednesday Addams TV Show be released?
Netflix has not yet announced an official release date for the show. However, they have said that it will be sometime in 2022. So mark your calendars and get ready for some spooky fun! Our inkling is that’ll be released in early October, just in time for Halloween, but this is our personal guesstimate and not a fact. You can find the Wednesday Addams TV show official teaser below.
The Addams Family legacy lives on and has already proven to be a success. There’s no doubt that fans anxiously awaiting the release of the new Wednesday Addams TV show. We think this TV show will be a hit for most generations since variations of the show have been around for so long. If you’re a fan of The Addams Family and are looking forward to the Wednesday Addams TV show, please be sure to let us know on our socials.
