Lady Gaga is set to make an appearance in the highly anticipated second season of Wednesday, the hit Netflix series starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Addams Family character. The news comes after the viral success of Gaga’s 2011 song “Bloody Mary,” which became linked to Wednesday when fans began pairing it with a viral clip of Ortega’s character dancing. Entertainment Weekly has confirmed through sources that Gaga will appear in a role, though the details of her character remain under wraps.
Gaga, who is currently filming her scenes for the series in Europe, has yet to comment publicly on the role. Representatives for both the singer and Netflix have been contacted for additional information but have not provided any statements at this time.
Wednesday premiered on Netflix in 2022 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The show centers on Wednesday Addams as a teenager at Nevermore Academy, where she navigates life as a psychic investigator while grappling with her peculiar family dynamics. Ortega’s portrayal of the deadpan, darkly humorous Wednesday captivated audiences, and the show developed a dedicated fanbase.
The series, which blends gothic mystery with coming-of-age drama, also features Gwendoline Christie as the school’s principal, Luis Guzmán and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Wednesday’s parents Gomez and Morticia Addams, and Christina Ricci, who played Wednesday in the 1991 Addams Family films, in a new role.
Season 2, which is currently in production, is expected to release soon. Fans are eager to see where the story will go next, especially with the addition of Gaga to the cast. While the specifics of her character are still unknown, Wednesday creator Tim Burton is known for his ability to blend eccentricity with drama, and Gaga’s larger-than-life presence seems like a perfect fit for the show’s offbeat world.
The announcement of Gaga’s involvement comes on the heels of comments made by Jenna Ortega at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. During an interview, Ortega expressed her desire to have the pop superstar join the cast for season 2. Ortega, who has long been a fan of Gaga’s work, even speculated about a potential storyline that would involve the two characters forming an unexpected bond.
“I think Mrs. Thornhill and Wednesday had this weird mentor relationship or kind of understood each other in a certain way,” Ortega told Variety at the time. “So, if Lady Gaga were to be a part, I think it would have to be two monsters that understand each other.”
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Ortega’s comments hint at the possibility of a mysterious, powerful character who could play a pivotal role in Wednesday’s journey. Gaga’s musical background and her past performances in dark, complex roles could lend themselves well to the world of Wednesday.
In addition to her successful music career, which includes chart-topping albums and multiple Grammy Awards, Gaga has an impressive acting resume. She earned widespread acclaim for her role in the Oscar-winning film A Star Is Born (2018), and most recently, she starred in House of Gucci (2021) and Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), the latter of which she is currently filming. Gaga also made waves on television in American Horror Story (Season 5), a performance that earned her a Golden Globe Award.
Her foray into television has been met with critical praise, and her diverse talents have made her a sought-after star in both film and TV. Gaga’s involvement in Wednesday marks an exciting new chapter in her career and is sure to generate buzz among her global fanbase.
While filming for Wednesday season 2 continues, Gaga’s music career is also thriving. She is working on her seventh studio album, slated for release in February 2025. The album will follow her 2023 project Harlequin, a companion piece to the Joker film. In October, Gaga released the lead single “Disease,” and later dropped a live version of the track titled “The Antidote” edition.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gaga discussed how her music projects often reflect personal growth and healing. She revealed that the process of creating Harlequin helped her confront the pain of her early fame. “Playing a strung-out girl my whole career was a way for me to split off from my true self,” she explained. “Basically, that song says if I was ever going to find joy or happiness in my life, it would probably feel like an accident.”
