The wait is over Wednesday lovers. Netflix’s hit series has been renewed for a second season.

Since its premiere in November 2022 Wednesday has broken records and become one of Netflix’s most popular shows.

The series’ unique blend of fantasy, horror, mystery and comedy, coupled with its coming-of-age themes, captivated audiences around the world.

Wednesday release date and production

Netflix confirmed Wednesday the second season will air in 2025, with production already underway in Ireland.

The show’s creators, Miles Millar and Al Gough, have storylines planned for up to four seasons.

Wednesday cast updates

Jenna Ortega returns Wednesday, along with other cast members:

-Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams

– Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams

– Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley

– Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay

– Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair

– Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Ritchie Santiago

New additions include:

– Thandiwe Newton as Dr. Fairburn

-Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort

– Billie Piper as Capri

– Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, Noah Taylor, Frances O’Connor, Joanna Lumley, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo and Joonas Suotamo

Wednesday season 2 plot

While details remain scarce, showrunners are promising a darker, more action-packed season. Jenna Ortega teased, “Each episode will probably feel a little more like a movie…really, really good one-liners.”

The season premiere, titled “Here We Woe Again,” was written by Gough and Millar and directed by Tim Burton.

Behind the scenes

A Geeked Week video from September 2024 offered a sneak peek at Season 2, with the cast and crew on set.

Jenna Ortega’s transformation

Ortega opened up about becoming Wednesdayin which she shares her process of fencing and cello lessons, changes and adopts her running style Wednesday distinctive mannerisms.

“I kind of felt like I was being made fun of or something,” Ortega recalled of Tim Burton’s interest in her for the role.