In an exciting development for fans of the Netflix series Wednesday, it has been officially announced that Lady Gaga will join the cast for its highly anticipated second season. The news comes after her 2011 hit "Bloody Mary" experienced a resurgence in popularity, thanks to a viral TikTok trend featuring Jenna Ortega's iconic dance from the show.
In an exciting development for fans of the Netflix series Wednesday, it has been officially announced that Lady Gaga will join the cast for its highly anticipated second season. The news comes after her 2011 hit "Bloody Mary" experienced a resurgence in popularity, thanks to a viral TikTok trend featuring Jenna Ortega's iconic dance from the show.
While specific details about Lady Gaga's role remain under wraps, reports indicate that she is currently filming her scenes in Europe alongside lead actress Jenna Ortega. This casting choice has generated significant buzz, given Gaga's previous acclaimed performances in projects like American Horror Story: Hotel and A Star Is Born.
At the Golden Globes in January 2023, Ortega revealed that she wanted Gaga to join season 2 of the show, and even mapped out a potential storyline for Mother Monster. "I'm sure Netflix would love that," Ortega told Variety at the time. "I think Mrs. Thornhill and Wednesday had this weird mentor relationship or kind of understood each other in a certain way, so, if Lady Gaga were to be a part, I think it would have to be two monsters that understand each other."
Gaga is also currently at work on her upcoming seventh solo album of pop material, which is slated for release in February 2025 and was preceded by lead single "Disease" in October. After earning two Grammy nominations for her Bruno Mars collaboration "Die With a Smile" earlier this month, Gaga released Wednesday a live version of "Disease," dubbed "The Antidote" edition (which Gaga produced herself), as well as an instrumental iteration of the track.
@ladygaga BLOODY WEDNESDAY #fyp ♬ original sound - Paul
The first season of Wednesday, directed by Tim Burton, debuted in 2022 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon, amassing over 341 million hours viewed within its first 24 hours. With the addition of Lady Gaga, the upcoming season is poised to delve deeper into the supernatural elements of Nevermore Academy, introducing new characters and storylines that promise to captivate audiences.
As production continues, fans eagerly await further announcements regarding the release date and additional cast members. Given the show's track record and the star power of its new addition, the second season of Wednesday is shaping up to be a must-watch event.
