Lady Gaga Set to Join Netflix's Wednesday Season 2 in Mystery Role

Netflix's smash hit "Wednesday" is about to get even more star power as Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Lady Gaga joins the cast for its highly anticipated second season. The pop icon, fresh from her role in "Joker: Folie à Deux" alongside Joaquin Phoenix, is set to share the screen with Jenna Ortega in the Tim Burton-directed series.

A TikTok Dream Come True

The casting announcement feels like destiny, especially considering the viral TikTok phenomenon that connected Lady Gaga to the show. Fans might remember how Wednesday's iconic dance scene in Episode 4 exploded on social media when paired with Gaga's "Bloody Mary." This viral moment caught the attention of both fans and the show's star, Jenna Ortega, who had previously expressed her desire to work with the legendary performer.

Star-Studded Season 2 Cast

While details about Lady Gaga's role remain under wraps, sources suggest that the production team initially offered her a larger part, which had to be scaled back due to scheduling conflicts. The second season's ensemble cast includes:

Returning Cast

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Luis Guzmán

Isaac Ordonez

Emma Myers

Joy Sunday

Hunter Doohan

Victor Dorobantu

Moosa Mostafa

Georgie Farmer

Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo

New Additions

Steve Buscemi

Billie Piper

Thandiwe Newton

Christopher Lloyd

Haley Joel Osment

Evie Templeton

Owen Painter

Noah Taylor

Production Updates

After delays caused by the 2023 writers' and actors' strikes, filming for Season 2 finally began in late April 2024 in Ireland. The first season made Netflix history as its most-watched English-language series and garnered 12 Emmy nominations, winning four.

What's Next for Gaga

While filming Wednesday, Lady Gaga continues to balance her acting and music careers. She's currently working on her seventh solo album, scheduled for release in February 2025. Her latest single "Disease" has already made waves in the music industry, proving she's not slowing down anytime soon.