Wednesday Season 3 Officially Greenlit, Production Set to Begin Next Month
NEW YORK, NY – The streaming platform Netflix announced today the official renewal of its hit supernatural drama, Wednesday, for a third season. According to a press release issued at 10:00 AM Eastern, production for Wednesday Season 3 is scheduled to commence in late November in Romania. The decision comes amid record-breaking viewership numbers for the second season, which premiered earlier this year and garnered over 280 million hours of watch time in its first week. The announcement was made by co-showrunners Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, who confirmed that principal photography will follow a six-month filming schedule. Creative control remains with director Tim Burton, who is set to direct the premiere episode. Netflix executives cited strong global audience engagement for the continuation of the series, which follows the teenage years of the classic Addams Family character at Nevermore Academy. Season 2 concluded with a cliffhanger involving the mysterious disappearance of Principal Weems, setting up the narrative arc for Season 3. Exact casting details were not disclosed, but sources confirm that star Jenna Ortega will reprise her lead role. The streaming giant has not yet confirmed a release date.