Gough continued, We just kept on working, thinking, okay we’ve thrown it out into the universe. Literally four days later the universe answered. Tim read the script. He loved it.” Initially, Wednesday was supposed to attend a regular school, but the series creators and their team decided to try out a new approach because it felt like a one-joke gag otherwise. One of the reasons that they developed the concept of the Nevermore Academy was to make up for the absence of members of the Addams family, who only appear in a couple of episodes. Image Credit: Vlad Cioplea/Netflix

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Christina Ricci (left) appears in the series as a nod to her previous portrayal of the titular character, this time played by Jenna Ortega (right). [25] This generous and inventive book is a delight to read, an evocation of the power of friendship to sustain, encourage, and embolden us. Join the sisterhood!”—Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club Wednesday is an American coming-of-age supernatural comedy horror television series based on the character Wednesday Addams by Charles Addams. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, it stars Jenna Ortega as the titular character, with Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Christina Ricci, and Moosa Mostafa appearing in supporting roles. Four out of the eight episodes of the first season were directed by Tim Burton, who also serves as executive producer. It revolves around Wednesday Addams, who attempts to solve a murder mystery at her new school. [2]

Coates, Tyler (August 11, 2023). "How 'Wednesday' Brought a New Perspective to a TV Icon". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 14, 2023 . Retrieved September 10, 2023.

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Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Wednesday's father who also attended Nevermore Academy and is a suspected murderer