Wednesdayseason 2 is set to introduce several new characters, but one newcomer in particular has been kept out of trailers and promotional images. With the longer wait time betweenWednesday’s seasons, there’s increasing interest related to anything teasing the upcoming installment. Thankfully, fans won’t have to wait long with the second season on the horizon.
Wednesdayseason 2 will release in two parts, with a story that follows Jenna Ortega’s lead character returning to Nevermore for another year of schooling. Heading back to Nevermore Academy also means the return of some familiar faces, such as Enid, Bianca, and Eugene, with the latter seemingly set to find a friend in Pugsley, Wednesday’s younger brother.
Wednesdayseason 2’s trailerfeatures a handful of returning figures as Ortega’s character gets distracted by another mystery threatening Enid. The new season will also introduce more Addams Family characters, like Grandmama, as well as several new members of Nevermore’s staff. However,Wednesdayseason 2’s most notable casting is being kept under wraps.
Wednesday Season 2’s Trailer Didn’t Show Lady Gaga’s New Character
Gaga’s Character Still Hasn’t Been Seen
WhileWednesday’s debut season featured several big names among the cast, season 2 aimed even higher.New cast members forWednesdayseason 2include Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, and Christopher Lloyd. There was also the announcement that Lady Gaga would be appearing in season 2.
Despite being the biggest surprise among season 2’s cast list,Lady Gaga’sWednesdaycharacter hasn’t been shown in any trailer footage or images. Prior to the more recent season 2 trailer,Wednesdayseason 2 was teased with a special TUDUM teaser. Though Gaga’s character didn’t appear in the footage, the superstar was in attendance for the Netflix event to perform.
Lady Gaga was vocal about being a fan of Netflix’sWednesdaybefore her season 2 casting. Her song “Bloody Mary” was notably used for fan recreations of Wednesday’s iconic dance in season 1.
Lady Gaga played a mash-up of her hit songs in a performance that embraced the gothic vibes of the show while incorporating someWednesdayelements, including Jenna Ortega joining her on-stage. It was also confirmed thatLady Gaga’sWednesdayseason 2 characteris a “legendary Nevermore teacher” named Rosaline Rotwood.
Why Keeping Lady Gaga’s Wednesday Character Makes Sense
Season 2 Is Only Weeks Away
Other than the tease that Gaga’s character will cross paths with Wednesday, not much else is known about her role in the new season. Granted,keeping Gaga’sWednesdaycharacter a mystery is a smart choice for the Netflix seriessince it adds an extra layer of allure to season 2.
The decision not to spoil Gaga’s appearance and characterization inWednesdaywill ultimately create a more impactful payoff for when Rosaline finally makes her debut. Seeing as Lady Gaga has been known to go all-in with her acting roles, like her various characters onAmerican Horror Story, there are high expectations for her to embrace the macabre aspects of the show.
Netflix may want to eventually share a glimpse of Lady Gaga ahead ofWednesdayseason 2’s release, but even then, hopefully, they don’t give too much away. The new season is only a few weeks away, and since we have waited years for new episodes, what’s waiting a little longer for the show’s next batch of surprises?
