Netflix announces the comeback of the beloved 'Wednesday' actor in season 2, with a potential hint towards season 3 as well.
Fans of "Wednesday" have been eagerly speculating about the return of Larissa Weems, the principal of Nevermore Academy, following her presumed death at the end of season 1. Theories abound, with fans suggesting her appearance in flashbacks, as a spirit or in a vision, or even a return through shapeshifting abilities.
Netflix has confirmed that Gwendoline Christie will reprise her role as Larissa Weems in the upcoming second part of "Wednesday" season 2. In a statement, Weems said, "Did you honestly believe Nevermore would let me slip away so easily? I was never truly gone... you simply stopped searching."
While the exact nature of Weems' return remains a mystery, key theories include survival by shape-shifting, flashbacks or visions, and a family connection. The shapeshifting theory, while intriguing, seems less likely given the recast of Lurch and the series' confirmation of Weems' death. Flashbacks or visions could provide insight into Weems' past and her complex relationship with Morticia Addams. A family connection theory suggests Weems could be a distant "Frump" cousin, deepening her role beyond just a plot device and linking her loyalties and rivalry within the Addams family drama.
The creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, have expressed their intention to continue exploring the characters and world of Nevermore Academy in "Wednesday" season 3. They aim to make the third season the best yet, introducing more Addams Family members and family secrets. However, no specific start date for "Wednesday" season 3 has been announced yet, with earlier reports suggesting it might begin in fall 2025, but a more recent update indicating a Q2 2026 start date.
The final four episodes of "Wednesday" season 2, set to premiere on September 3, will likely delve deeper into the mysteries introduced in part 1, including the true extent of the Hyde's powers and potential threats to Wednesday's friends. The second part of "Wednesday" season 2 will also feature key roles for the Long-term Outcast Integration Study (L.O.I.S.) and the character Judi Spannegel, played by Heather Matarazzo.
The show's creators have not prioritized a "Wednesday" spinoff at the moment, but the unexpected return of Larissa Weems raises numerous questions about her fate and the mysteries awaiting in the next installment. The first part of "Wednesday" season 2 concluded with a dramatic cliffhanger involving Wednesday Addams and the Hyde monster, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the resolution.
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Larissa Weems' return in the second part of "Wednesday" season 2 is confirmation that entertainment universe of "Wednesday" and Nevermore Academy will continue to deliver intriguing twists, as fans had been speculating about her return through various theories, including shapeshifting, flashbacks, visions, or family connections.
The second part of "Wednesday" season 2, set to premiere in Q2 of 2026, will likely resolve many of the cliffhangers introduced in the first part, while still leaving fans eager for the potential exploration of Larissa Weems' backstory and connection to the Addams family in future seasons of movies-and-tv.
