Catherine Zeta-Jones Confirms Wednesday Season 2 Return This August

Catherine Zeta-Jones has officially confirmed her return to the creepy, kooky world of the Addams Family. The Academy Award-winning actress took to Instagram to announce that the second season of Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday” will premiere this August, delighting fans who have been eagerly awaiting news about the show’s return.

“Back in black. Wednesday Season 2 returns this August! @wednesdaynetflix,” Zeta-Jones captioned her post, featuring the official teaser trailer of the series.

Zeta-Jones portrays Morticia Addams, the elegant and mysterious matriarch of the Addams Family, in the series that stars Jenna Ortega in the titular role of Wednesday Addams. The first season of the show became a massive hit for Netflix when it premiered in November 2022, quickly becoming one of the platform’s most-watched English-language series of all time.

The Welsh actress’s portrayal of Morticia received praise from critics and audiences alike, with many appreciating her sophisticated take on the iconic character, previously played by actresses such as Anjelica Huston and Carolyn Jones.

In recent months, Zeta-Jones has been sharing glimpses of her time working on the second season. In a previous Instagram post, she expressed gratitude to Ireland, where much of the new season was filmed.

“Thank you to all in Ireland who welcomed me and the whole Wednesday @wednesdaynetflix team so graciously whilst we were shooting season 2!” she wrote alongside photos of herself enjoying the Irish countryside.

Another recent post from the actress confirmed that production has officially wrapped, stating simply, “Production has officially been laid to rest,” hinting that the filming phase is complete and the show is now in post-production.

Balancing Family Life And Career

Between filming commitments for “Wednesday,” Zeta-Jones has maintained her active presence on social media, sharing personal moments with her family. The actress recently celebrated her daughter Carys’ 22nd birthday, posting a heartfelt tribute: “Happy Birthday to my darling daughter Carys. 22 today!!! You are the joy of my life. I love you to Neptune and back. May this year bring you everything you dream of.”

Zeta-Jones, who has been married to actor Michael Douglas since 2000, has successfully balanced her family life with her continuing career in Hollywood. The couple shares two children, son Dylan and daughter Carys.

A Distinguished Career

Before taking on the role of Morticia Addams, Catherine Zeta-Jones established herself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actresses. Born on September 25, 1969, in Swansea, Wales, she began her career on the stage before transitioning to television and film.

Her breakout role came in the 1998 film “The Mask of Zorro,” but it was her performance as Velma Kelly in the 2002 musical “Chicago” that earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a remarkable range across genres, from action films like “Entrapment” to musicals like “Rock of Ages” and dramas like “Traffic.”

What To Expect From Wednesday Season 2

While specific plot details for the second season remain under wraps, fans can expect the show to continue following Wednesday Addams’ adventures at Nevermore Academy, the boarding school for outcasts where much of the first season took place.

The first season ended with several unresolved mysteries, including the identity of Wednesday’s stalker and the future of her relationships with fellow students. These threads will likely be picked up in the new season, along with more involvement from the rest of the Addams Family, Morticia.

With the announcement of an August premiere, fans now have a concrete timeline to look forward to for their return to the delightfully macabre world created by showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with creative input from executive producer Tim Burton.

As summer approaches, viewers can prepare to once again immerse themselves in the darkness that made “Wednesday” such a phenomenon, with Catherine Zeta-Jones once more donning the iconic black dress of Morticia Addams.