Before the shooting for the new season even begins, Jenna Ortega has hinted that fans should brace for a storyline richer in horror than the first season. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Ortega revealed that the upcoming episodes will dive deeper into the supernatural, promising a fresh direction for the main characters.
The actress also mentioned that Season 2 would show more of Tim Burton’s influence in its visual storytelling. Sharing her thoughts on the ongoing influence of horror genre on the series, she said:
“In the first season, we had episodes that really stood out visually, like the dance episode was a really big one for people, and that setting was very particular and it felt like ‘Prom Night,’ a little bit, or ‘Carrie.’ Every episode [of season two] that I’ve read so far is like that.”
Her words followed:
“It just stands out on its own as a very memorable scene or bit or setting, which I think is what I’m most excited for, because to pull that off for eight episodes is, I think, really incredible and really lucky.”
More Horror And Action
After its successful first season in November 2022, Netflix announced the renewal of ‘Wednesday’ for a second season last year. Ortega hinted at a darker and more horror-focused approach for the upcoming episodes in a January 2024 chat.
Speaking at the 75th Annual Emmy Awards, the ‘Scream VI’ actress mentioned:
“We’re definitely leaning into a little bit more horror. It’s really, really exciting because, all throughout the show, while Wednesday does need a little bit of an arc, she never really changes, and that’s the wonderful thing about her.”
She also noted an increase in action:
“There’s really, really good one-liners, and I think everything’s bigger. It’s a lot more action-packed. Each episode will probably feel a little bit more like a movie, which is nice.”
While the exact release date for Season 2 remains up in the air, speculation is rife that Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gwendoline Christie, and Emma Myers might return to star alongside Ortega. The filming will kick off in Ireland in April.
