Lady Gaga made a memorable entrance at Netflix’s Tudum live event, arriving in a coffin and setting the stage for her highly anticipated role in the second season of the hit series Wednesday. The pop icon is reported to play Nevermore’s infamous teacher, Rosaline Rotwood. She then wowed the competition’s audience with a show-stopping performance that combined song, theatrics, and a well-deserved celebration of the show’s special aesthetic.
This year’s Tudum also served as a launchpad for the much-anticipated Wednesday season 2. It gave Lady Gaga an opportunity to highlight her newfound bond with Jenna Ortega, the series’ title character. In January 2023, Ortega had expressed her desire to see Gaga join the cast during an interview at the Golden Globes. Now, fans can expect to see this collaboration, because both stars are the biggest fans of one another.
During the event, Lady Gaga and Jenna Ortega performed the classic “Abracadabra” together, further igniting the excitement surrounding their partnership. The two friends remained seated at the head of an exquisitely adorned banquet table, making them all the more captivating. Their elaborate Halloween-themed dinner party set the stage for a hauntingly beautiful celebration.
Lady Gaga paid tribute to her classic anthem “Bloody Mary.” While performing live, she showed off her moves, specifically the viral dance moves that launched the series to even greater success. This specific rendition is key to the production. A moment of Jenna Ortega’s character Wednesday Addams dancing to Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary” in season 1 went viral on TikTok in late 2022. The song created a buzz, peaking at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. This milestone occurred 11 years after it first hit shelves.
While Lady Gaga couldn’t go in depth about the story arc, she was excited to talk about her enthusiasm for joining the cast.
“I don’t want to give away anything about being part of the show,” – Lady Gaga
The buzz about Lady Gaga’s participation reportedly began in November 2024 with a headline from Entertainment Weekly. As an added bonus, she’ll reprise her role in Part 2 of Wednesday season 2. That long-awaited episode will be released Wednesday, September 3. In the interim, Part 1 is scheduled to come out on August 6th.
“I want to keep it extra secret — but, I love Jenna, and I really had an amazing time!” – Lady Gaga
Wednesday season 2 will feature returning cast members including Luis Guzmán, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Fred Armisen, Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Isaac Ordonez, and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo. As the season progresses, fans can expect intense moments that differ from its predecessor, as hinted by showrunner Miles Millar.
The blend of horror and humor that defines Wednesday is expected to continue with Lady Gaga’s introduction as a new character. With her years of veteran artistry and innovative style, she is expected to add a completely new dimension to the show.
“We have that in season 1, but I think this season there are moments that are very intense, I’ll say,” – Miles Millar
Jenna Ortega previously hinted at the potential dynamics between her character and Lady Gaga’s on-screen persona:
As fans eagerly await the new season’s release, they can look forward to a variety of twists and turns that will undoubtedly keep them engaged.
“I think it would have to be two monsters that understand each other.” – Jenna Ortega
As fans eagerly await the new season’s release, they can look forward to a variety of twists and turns that will undoubtedly keep them engaged.
