Wednesday Addams was our alter-ego growing up, right? I mean, she sometimes still is - and so, we couldn't be more excited to learn that the first look at the upcoming Addams Family spin-off titled Wednesday has been released!
A year after Netflix announced that the spooky series was in the works, we can see leading lady Jenna Ortega in full Wednesday Addams attire, including the famous long-plaited hair, black dress atop a sharp white blouse, and of course, sporting her famous sinister frown.
Jenna, who has also starred in Netflix's You alongside Penn Badgley and the last Scream movie, looks perfect in character in the gloomy black and white image alongside her famous and equally dark and dreary on-screen family.
We can only hope that the new Tim Burton-directed series does justice to the iconic character, which has been the subject of many relatable memes.
Time to get revenge, ladies!
The series also has big shoes to fill by staying true to Wednesday's sombre legacy. It was in 1991 that the film The Addams Family was released, and it was in this very popular feature film, the stroppy teen Wednesday was played by Christina Ricci. The film was a supernatural dark comedy based on cartoons of the same name from the 1960s. But the new series, titled Wednesday, will be directed by the horror genius Tim Burton. And obviously, he's enlisted an A-list cast that we are drooling over.
Who stars in the upcoming series Wednesday?
The leading role of Wednesday will be played by the stunning star of The Babysitter: Killer Queen – Jenna Ortega, while Catherine Zeta-Jones will take the role of the sultry Morticia Addams, and Luis Guzmán will play her husband, Gomez. The role of Pugsly will be played by Isaac Ordonez.
What's it about?
The young-adult series is set to follow Wednesday as she studies at the spooky Nevermore Academy when she realises that she has emerging psychic abilities. The moody teen will also have to save the local town from a monstrous killing spree while trying to unravel the mystery her parents became involved in 25 years earlier.
How many episodes will there be?
The series, which is directed by Tim Burton and created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, is set to be eight episodes long.
Is there a trailer?
Not yet! But in the meantime, feel free to watch some of the best (and v relatable Wednesday moments).
What are fans saying about the first look?
Fans are obviously very excited about the announcement of this new spooky new series. Here's what they've been saying:
One person tweeted: “I think this is going to be truly amazing. Love the casting, love it! #AddamsFamily #TheAddamsFamily #Netflix #TimBurton.”
Another wrote: “I love #TheAddamsFamily, I love #JennaOrtega, I love this!” while a third added: “Hell Yeah! I'm so here for #CathrineZetaJones as Morticia #TheAddamsFamily.”
When will it be released?
The release date is currently unknown, but there has been a fair amount of speculation. Could we be getting a trailer or the entire season around Halloween? We'll just have to wait and see.
We are SO ready for autumn, and we cannot wait until this new series drops onto Netflix. please be soon.
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