Jenna Ortega says ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 will lean into ‘more horror’

After the success of its debut season, Netflix’s “Wednesday” is gearing up for an even more thrilling second season. Despite facing challenges such as dual strikes, production for the upcoming season is set to begin this spring.

Jenna Ortega, the star of the series, recently shared some exciting insights into what fans can expect from the next installment. During an interview on the Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet with E!, Ortega spilled the beans on the upcoming season, revealing that it will delve deeper into horror elements and expand its scope beyond the first season.

Ortega mentioned that she has received scripts for the second season, and viewers can anticipate more horror elements, along with Wednesday’s signature wit shining through. She emphasized that the character of Wednesday will undergo some development, although her unique personality remains a constant.

According to Ortega, fans can look forward to an abundance of one-liners and action-packed sequences in the upcoming season. She teased that each episode will feel like a mini-movie, promising an exhilarating viewing experience.

“Wednesday” follows the coming-of-age journey of Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy, where she grapples with psychic powers and unravels supernatural mysteries. With the second season set to raise the stakes, fans eagerly await its release date.