What is ‘Wednesday’ – The Netflix Live-Action Expansion of The Addams Family Universe? Christina Ricci to Return For the Tim Burton Series

Published 03/24/2022, 10:30 AM EDT

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All of us were a little sad when we realized the fact that Stranger Things will soon meet its end. The show has occupied a permanent corner in our hearts. But here’s the good news. Although it is ending, there are other shows being created and launched at Netflix to fill its absence. One such show is Wednesdaywhich will tell the tale of the titular character, Wednesday Addams, from a different perspective, only on Netflix. Might as well remind you of beloved Eleven from the town of Hopkins.

We know you are already jumpy as a puppet hearing the news. But we have something more exciting! Going ahead, you will know all about this new coming-of-age mystery. But first, we would like to tell you what adventures you will have in the name of Wednesday.

What is Netflix’s Wednesday about?

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Tim Burton is here with his mind-blowing, eerie expertise yet again. Helmed by him, Wednesday chronicles the story of the titular character and a very beloved one, Wednesday Addams. Throughout the first season, we will see her mastering the gifted supernatural abilities while struggling with her relationships at Nevermore academy.

Described as a “sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery,” She will also attempt to break a monstrous killing spree that’s haunting the town and break apart a 25-year-old supernatural mystery involving her parents.

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Having said that, you might wonder who’s in the spectacular cast of the Netflix original, Wednesday. Here’s your answer-

Wednesday- Cast

With a sheer direction given by Burton and showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar, the coming of age comedy will portray the very talented and much loved Jenna Ortega as its titular character Wednesday Addams. Further, Catherine Zeta-Jones will play matriarch Morticia Addams and Luis Guzmán will play patriarch Gomez Addams. Joining them is a promising cast-

  • Hunter Doohan
  • Georgie Farmer
  • Moosa Mostafa
  • Emma Myers
  • Naomi J. Ogawa
  • Joy Sunday
  • Percy Hynes White
  • Thora Birch
  • Riki Lindhome
  • Jamie McShane

But that’s not all. Read on to know the best part of the story!

1990s Wednesday Addams returns as a mysterious character in this dramedy

Fans who signed the petition to bring Christiana Ricci back must be dancing with joy, hearing this news. It’s been a while since we saw Ricci in the Addams Family franchise. But now our beloved Wednesday Addams from the 1990s films have joined the cast. Reportedly, she will play an entirely new character in the series. And although not much is revealed, we do know she will take over the role of a previous cast member, Thora Birch.

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Ricci has recently appeared in the TV series YellowjacketsRick and Morty, and The Lizzie Borden Chronicles and the films MonstrousThe Matrix Resurrections, and Percy Vs Goliath.

Wednesday, Netflix- release date and trailer?

Well, not yet. We all know Netflix has this notorious habit of keeping the fans waiting and simultaneously feeding them with some or other exciting information. However, we do know that we will get to laugh and adventure with Wednesday Addams on Netflix anytime in 2022. So hang on with us as we always keep you updated with the latest news of your favorite movies and shows on your favorite streaming service.

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Meanwhile, do share your excitement to see Christina again, in the comment section below.

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Prithvi Shah

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Prithvi Shah is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie and has contributed over 650 articles. Having an English major, she has built expertise in journalistic writing, story writing, and reviewing. In her stint of over a year at NJ, Prithvi has developed a good understanding of putting forward a balanced and unbiased perspective without hurting the sentiments of millions of fans and readers across the globe.

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