Wednesday was a smashing success for Netflix when it was released, reaching the top of Netflix’s most popular shows list. With stars like Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, and Catherine Zeta-Jones attached, director Tim Burton brought the Addams Family back to live action for the first time since 1999. After its record-breaking first season, Wednesday is back for season 2 later this year, and ideas for a possible Wednesday season 3 are being thrown around, showing that Netflix has big plans for the future of the Addams family.
Following Ortega’s titular character, Wednesday takes place at Nevermore Academy, a school designed for outcasts. One of the most talked-about moments from season 1 was Jenna Ortega’s dance sequence at the Rave’N, and season 2’s casting of Lady Gaga in a mystery role led to plenty of theories that Wednesday could wind up dancing with Gaga’s character eventually. However, Ortega poured cold water on that fire during her recent interview with Indiewire, praising her costar and claiming Gaga and her never discussed her dance scene.
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Season 2 Comments Put An End To The Theory That Lady Gaga Is Involved In A Dance Scene
So Nice They’re Not Doing It Twice?
Details about Gaga’s character have been kept under wraps, keeping her role a mystery. Ortega’s comments seem to suggest that Wednesday and Lady Gaga’s character won’t have a dance sequence together. Ortega specifically mentioned that she doesn’t think they talked about her viral scene at all, and it would be pretty hard to film another for season 2 without the two talking about the original. To that point, it’s interesting that Gaga and Ortega didn’t talk about it all, signaling Ortega’s possible desire to leave it in the past.
Despite her reluctance to show up to the Rave’N, Ortega’s dance in season 1 helped advance the plot and her development, with her confidence projected through dancing masking her inner insecurities.
While disappointing, Wednesday’s choice not to have Gaga’s character and Ortega’s Wednesday dance together could be a blessing in disguise. It would be a cool moment of fan service, but unless the scene has a place in season 2’s plot, it would feel out of place. Despite her reluctance to show up to the Rave’N, Ortega’s dance in season 1 helped advance the plot and her character development, with her confidence projected through dancing masking her inner insecurities. Wednesday’s dance became an important part of her character arc, setting up the different layers of her personality.
Lady Gaga’s Role On Wednesday Season 2 Sounds Small, But That’s Not A Bad Thing
Gaga’s Presence Alone Will Be Impactful
Ortega mentioned “on that day,” alluding to Lady Gaga being on set for a short time period. Even with limited screen time, Gaga should be impactful and play well in Wednesday’s world. Gaga’s recent acting roles, Joker: Folie à Deux excluded, have been received very well, with her work in American Horror Story: Hotel winning her a Golden Globe. Wednesday season 2 will lean into more horror elements, the place where Gaga was at her best, allowing her to shine, even if it’s just in a guest role.
Wednesday is no stranger to big guest stars, with Fred Armisen appearing in an episode as Uncle Fester. With so many Addams family members left to see on-screen, Gaga’s mystery character could be another member of the Addams family making a one-off appearance to visit Wednesday. However, with rumors swirling that Wednesday season 2 will focus less on other Addams family and the previously announced Wednesday spinoff surrounding Uncle Fester, speculation continues as to who Lady Gaga will bring to life.
Whoever she ends up playing, Lady Gaga is a welcome addition to Wednesday’s season 2 cast, providing an extra boost of star power and excitement to a show that is already one of Netflix’s best. As more information about season 2 comes out, including the release date, hopefully, the cloud of secrecy will be lifted, giving us a peek into what Wednesday season 2 has to offer.
