Hold tight to yourblack lace veils, folks, because the reigning queen of pop eccentricity, Lady Gaga, is diving headfirst into the enchantingly enigmatic world of "Wednesday" for its eagerly anticipated second season. Our beloved Wednesday Addams, played with relish by Jenna Ortega, couldn't contain her excitement. During a spirited chat with IndieWire at the SXSW festival, she raved, "It's absolute bliss! Gaga is nothing short of phenomenal, undoubtedly one of the most talented souls I've had the privilege to collaborate with. Working alongside her and Tim [Burton], two titans I deeply admire and am endlessly inspired by, created an atmosphere that was truly magical." She also shed light on Gaga's contrasting off-stage demeanor: "Discovering that she's such a warm-hearted, genuinely kind, and reserved person was quite surreal," she continued. "It's fascinating how unpredictable she is, yet you can always count on her kindness and generosity."
Gaga's Mysterious Role Remains a Secret
As for Gaga's mysterious role, it's still shrouded in secrecy. She's playing her cards close to her chest, only teasing Entertainment Weekly with, "I'm keeping my involvement hush-hush. I want to keep it super secretive — but, I adore Jenna, and I had an incredible time."
From TikTok Virality to Screen Synergy
Recall that viral TikTok dance routine where Jenna's rhythm seamlessly synchronized with Gaga's "Bloody Mary," creating a mesmerizing harmony? It appears as though destiny had been meticulously paving the road to this epic collaboration all along.However, according to Jenna, they never brought up the viral clip. When asked if she mentioned it to the "Mayhem" crooner, she replied, "No, actually, I don't think we did. We probably should have. In fact, I can't quite recall. Maybe I just saw an interview snippet where she mentioned it, because I feel like I'm conjuring this tale in my mind. But honestly, on that day, we were all so grateful she joined the show that we tried to keep things as normal as possible," she chuckled.
Season 2 Promises More Gothic Thrills at Nevermore Academy
The upcoming season heralds more gothic escapades at Nevermore Academy. With Steve Buscemi on board as the new director, Barry Dort, and fresh faces such as Billie Piper and Joanna Lumley, the corridors of Nevermore are bound to become even more mesmerizing. The showrunners, Al Gough and Miles Millar, shared insights into the second season. "This season, Wednesday's journey grows darker and more intricate as she navigates her family, friends, fresh mysteries, and old foes, hurtling her into another turbulent year at Nevermore," they revealed to Tudum.
Beyond new characters and situations, they assured that the new season would delve deeper into "The Addams Family" lore that inspired "Wednesday." "We're thrilled to explore more of The Addams Family mythology and introduce an eclectic array of incredible new characters," they enthused. "Our mission this season was to uncover fresh talents and invite acting legends we've always admired to join Jenna and the gang at Nevermore," explained Millar and Gough. "Looking at the stellar ensemble we've assembled, our mission is accomplished. We couldn't be more excited."
While we impatiently await Gaga's character reveal, Season 2 is shaping up to be a wild, whimsical journey filled with surprises.
