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Jenna Ortega has revealed her hopes for an edgier and even more complex Wednesday Addams in the upcoming third season of Tim Burton’s series, fueling excitement for what is next after Wednesday Season 2. With the highly anticipated continuation set to deepen family relationships and deliver a fresh wave of darkness, Ortega and fellow star Catherine Zeta-Jones shared their thoughts on what’s in store for fans of Netflix’s gothic mystery.
Anticipation Builds Around New Season Developments
Earlier this year, Netflix officially confirmed the renewal of Wednesday for a third season, with both Ortega reprising her role as Wednesday Addams and Catherine Zeta-Jones returning as her on-screen mother, Morticia Addams. According to Ortega, the next chapter could focus on strengthening the mother-daughter dynamic, offering viewers a mix of deadly humor and empowering storylines.
During an interview in Los Angeles, Ortega said,
“I would like them [Morticia and Wednesday] to stop arguing and team up. We’d just been talking about women banding together, and you see that a bit in the final episode, or episodes. I think we should lean into that. It’s really exciting and refreshing to see women displayed that way.”
– Jenna Ortega, Actor
The continued collaboration with Tim Burton and the writers suggests that fans can expect more of the smartly sarcastic darkness that defined earlier seasons, with Ortega hoping for plenty of unpredictability in Wednesday’s journey.
Main Cast Returns and Potential Story Threads
The ensemble for season three will bring back key cast members who have become central to the twisted Addams Family universe. With lady gaga rumored to appear as Rosaline Rotwood and Joanna Lumley taking on the role of Morticia’s mother, the plot may delve into familial tensions and generations-old secrets. Ortega expressed a wish to see Wednesday deepen her internal struggle, as well as her sometimes combative relationship with her brother Pugsley, stating,
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“I think it’s important to see Wednesday deal with the darker side of herself a little bit, too – but also never taking things too seriously. And I would like to see more death attempts between her and Pugsley. She doesn’t try to kill him enough! I want to see stuff like that.”
– Jenna Ortega, Actor
These comments suggest the new season could explore a balance of dark humor and deeper emotional growth for the main character, aligning with the intense and passionate energy fans have come to expect.
Exploring Generational Tensions and Family Dynamics
Catherine Zeta-Jones not only supports the focus on women teaming up but is also interested in expanding the storylines involving Morticia’s mother, played by Joanna Lumley. Zeta-Jones remarked,
“Now that we’ve introduced the wonderful Joanna Lumley as my mother, I’d like to tell more about that story,”
– Catherine Zeta-Jones, Actor. She further reflected on unresolved plot points from the previous season, adding,
“We left it on a bit of a cliffhanger, but what was it that got to that situation? And how, as a mother, I don’t want that to happen in this relationship [with Wednesday].”
– Catherine Zeta-Jones, Actor
Zeta-Jones continued to discuss the evolving mother-daughter bond between herself and Ortega’s character, offering insight into the show’s resonance with viewers,
“You know, teenagers and mothers do actually go over to the other side of this contentious relationship that a lot of women and mothers and daughters relate to in the show. I’d like to see the maturity of this mother/daughter relationship a little bit more and some kind of amends to what this relationship with my mother is about – or where it really festered, for want of a better word.”
– Catherine Zeta-Jones, Actor
The focus on these interpersonal dynamics is expected to appeal to longtime followers of the Addams Family, especially those drawn to the series’ unique depiction of complicated familial relationships and personal growth through adversity.
Cherishing Creative Collaboration and Stardom
The global enthusiasm for Wednesday has not gone unnoticed by its stars. Zeta-Jones immediately accepted the offer to play Morticia, recalling,
“When I first heard about Wednesday, when Tim [Burton] called up and said, ‘Do you want to play Morticia Addams?’ I said, ‘Yeah, when do I get on the plane?’”
– Catherine Zeta-Jones, Actor
She finds immense value in working closely with creative talents like Tim Burton, Ortega, and the rest of the cast and writers, noting,
“For me, it’s the collaboration, it’s the artistry and working with Jenna and all the fantastic cast – and then Tim, of course, and our writers. It’s like you’re part of a phenomenon, and I never take that for granted, because these moments don’t happen all the time. I’m really happy to be part of this gang.”
– Catherine Zeta-Jones, Actor
This collaborative spirit has helped the show capture a global audience and keep its dynamic, energetic tone at the forefront of the Netflix slate.
Production News and Future Release Window
Season 3 of Wednesday is scheduled to begin filming in Ireland within the next few months, with a rumored premiere in 2027. Although the extended timeline means eager fans will face a lengthy wait, anticipation continues to grow as updates about cast, plot, and new creative directions emerge.
For those ready to revisit Wednesday Addams’s world, the first two seasons remain available to stream on Netflix. As viewers count down to the return of Jenna Ortega, Tim Burton, and the enigmatic Addams family, developments around Wednesday season 3 promise even more darkly comedic twists and evolving relationships that have made the show a phenomenon.
