Second season of 'Wednesday' promises darker thrills
Netflix announces a return to the dark world of "The Addams Family" in the second season of "Wednesday," presenting new material featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams and a photo of the title character played by Jenna Ortega.
Fans can get ready for more incredible adventures as the second season of "Wednesday" is on its way. What's it about? The creators hint that the next installment may be significantly darker than the first. Morticia Addams, portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones, will do everything to protect her daughter. However, the dangers lurking at Nevermore Academy will make surviving the next semester a challenge.
More plot details of the second season remain a mystery, so viewers will have to wait to find out what happens to the Addams family. At the end of the first season, the relationship between Wednesday and her mother improved, which may suggest a larger role for Morticia in the upcoming episodes.
The first season, which premiered in 2022, introduced Jenna Ortega as Wednesday - an outsider with the ability to see the future. Reluctant to attend Nevermore Academy, where her parents studied, she quickly becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. She is forced to use her abilities to uncover the mysterious creature responsible for a series of murders near the school.
New material featuring Morticia and first photo of Wednesday
Before taking on the role of Morticia, Catherine Zeta-Jones appeared as Vivian Capshaw in "Prodigal Son." After "Wednesday," she took the lead role in "National Treasure: Edge of History." Her portrayal of Morticia Addams has become one of the most recognizable in recent years.
Netflix has already shared the first materials from the second season, announcing at the same time the end of filming. In the photo, we see Jenna Ortega in the characteristic attire and hairstyle of the main character. The dark atmosphere is clear. Meanwhile, Catherine Zeta-Jones appeared in a short film.
Since November 2022, the story of the teenage girl from the Addams family remains number one in platform history. The series has been watched for 1.7 billion hours, accumulating over 250 million views in total. Notably, the second most-watched Netflix series is the fourth season of "Stranger Things," which was viewed "only" 140 million times. The second season of "Wednesday" will premiere in 2025. The first season is available on the Netflix platform.
