Jenna Ortega appears alongside Thing in a new video forWednesdayseason 2. Ortega plays the titular Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series, whose first season became an instant hit upon its release in 2022.Wednesdayseason 2is in developmentand is set for release sometime in 2025. In addition to Ortega, the sophomore season features a leading cast including Emma Myers, Moosa Mostafa, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Fred Armisen, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Christopher Lloyd, Haley Joel Osment, Noah Taylor, and Heather Matarazzo.
Now,Netflixhas revealed a new video fromseason 2, starting with text on the screen that reads “Wednesday reads you a bedtime story.” The bedtime story sees the dour teenage protagonist reading a pathology report, which includes the body of a 35-year-old male who had suffered three stab wounds. As Wednesday recites in her characteristic monotone,the scene transitions to eerie music and cuts to Thing.The clip ends with Wednesday saying “sweet nightmares, Thing.”
What This Means For Wednesday Season 2
Wednesday Season 2 Will Feature Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital
While thisWednesdayclip does little to reveal plot details for season 2, it does hint at the locations featured in the next episodes. First, she is pictured in a Nevermore Academy uniform, which confirms thatNevermore will be a main feature in season 2, as was introduced in the initial footage. Secondly, the label on the pathology report reads “Property of Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.”
Where Was Netflix’s Wednesday Filmed? All Filming Locations Explained
Wednesday takes advantage of various real-life European settings to create Nevermore Academy’s gothic look as well as Jericho’s small-town feel.
Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital is whereTyler Galpin is transported in theWednesdayseason 1 ending. While Wednesday herself may not be sitting in this psych hospital in this scene, the reference to this place hints that this location will factor into season 2. Characters may interact with Tyler, or have to confront other characters at Willow Hill inseason 2, but regardless of how it manifests, the location has to factor into the upcoming episodes in some way.
Our Take On This Wednesday Season 2 Clip
WednesdaySeason 2 Is Bringing Back Key Elements
ThisWednesdayseason 2 video is a good sign of season 2. It shows Ortega’s performance infusing all the classic inflections that got her attention and earned her an Emmy for season 1. It also features Thing, a character from the originalAddams Familystory that plays a key role in the Netflix show. The black-and-white color scheme is a good way to pay homage to the original series, though it does not necessarily indicate that this style will come into play in season 2. Still, it could feature some black-and-white segments.
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Wednesday follows the journey of Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for outcasts. Tasked with mastering her psychic abilities, she confronts a series of town murders and a haunting family mystery from 25 years ago, all while managing new social dynamics.
