NETFLIX held their NEXT ON NETFLIX 2025 Preview yesterday in Los Angeles at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre. A satellite event was held in Toronto at Design Exchange, with an exclusive Canadian content preview appended to the presentation with Netflix Canada‘s Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury. Canadian Comedian Mae Martin gives the Thriller genre a try with their upcoming series WAYWARD and spoke about it for the first time, unable to hide their deep admiration for Co-star Toni Collette. A snippet of new series NORTH OF NORTH also was presented, which Woodrow and Woodbury have very high hopes for.
While The New York Times on the perceived lack of inspiration in Film and Television today, posed the question back in November in an opinion piece titled “Is Creativity Dead?“, Netflix‘s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria had a very confident and short response: “Not at Netflix“.
The streaming giant showcased its exciting upcoming programming slate, which ranges from domestic and international films to series, to sports, and now even gaming. They acknowledge that their big swings might not always lead to reward, but a perfect example of big payoff is Chairman of Netflix Film Dan Lin‘s first ever acquisition for Netflix coming out of Cannes, the now 13-time Oscar-nominated EMILIA PÉREZ. Not a bad start and a hint at bigger things to come ahead.
The Toronto audience got to hear about upcoming projects from the likes of Ben Affleck, John Mulaney, Tina Fey, CM PUNK, Rhea Ripley, and Stranger Things creators, The Duffer Brothers and there’s plenty to be excited about.
Highlights included a sneak peaks at the final season of SQUID GAME which is set to arrive June 27; some riveting footage from Joe Carnahan’s just-wrapped RIP reuniting Ben Affleck and Matt Damon; promising “prestige television” series BLACK RABBIT (starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman) and ZERO DAY (starring Robert De Niro); some spectacular snippets of Guillermo del Toro‘s Toronto-filmed FRANKENSTEIN; a behind-the-scenes look at the final season of more-cinematic-than-ever STRANGER THINGS; plus a couple intriguing series like a Tina Fey series adaptation of the 1981 Film THE FOUR SEASONS, and a series adaptation of Judy Blume‘s 1975 coming-of-age novel, FOREVER. And above this, there was a very riveting snippet of an upcoming Victoria Beckham Documentary which has us pining for more.
Announcements:
-Creative partnership forged with Lena Dunham, with new 2025 series TOO MUCH; Dunham appeared on-stage at the London Netflix presentation
-TUDUM the global fan event will live stream on Netflix on May 31 from the Kia Forum, in LA
New Title Announcements:
-Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding (Film) and Tyler Perry’s She The People (Series); there will be a total five productions coming ahead under Perry’s guidance, with the first, BEAUTY IN BLACK arriving March 6
-Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (Documentary Film) from The Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions
-American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden (Documentary Series) coming to Netflix March 10
-Chaos: The Manson Murders (Documentary Film) coming to Netflix March 7
-Eddie (Documentary Film) centering on Eddie Murphy, from Director Angus Wall
-Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer (Documentary Series)
-Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (Documentary Series) from Executive Producer Spike Lee, on Netflix this August
-Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey (Documentary Film) coming to Netflix April 21
-Titan (Documentary Film) examines OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush
Game Announcements:
-The iconic WWE 2K games are coming to mobile exclusively for Netflix members beginning Fall 2025
-Netflix Stories is giving the video game treatment to more beloved series including Ginny & Georgia, Sweet Magnolias, Love is Blind and a new season of Outer Banks
Previously Untitled Films:
-Jay Kelly (Film) – Previously Untitled Noah Baumbach film starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Laura Dern
Additional Date/Timing Announcements:
Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney (Live Series) – Weekly on Netflix starting March 12 (each week will have one live episode)
Temptation Island (Unscripted Series) – On Netflix March 12
Adolescence (Series) – On Netflix March 13
Survival of the Thickest S2 (Series) – On Netflix March 27
Nonnas (Film) – On Netflix May 9
Ginny & Georgia S3 (Series) – On Netflix June 5
The Old Guard 2 (Film) – On Netflix July 2
Havoc (Film) – On Netflix Spring 2025
Fear Street: Prom Queen (Film) – filmed in and around Toronto and on Netflix Summer 2025
Frankenstein (Film) – filmed in and around Toronto and on Netflix November 2025
A Merry Little Ex-Christmas (Film) – filming currently in Toronto and on Netflix Fall 2025
Jay Kelly (Film) – On Netflix Fall 2025
RIP (Film ) – directed and written by Joe Carnahan and starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Kyle Chandler, and Steven Yeun; Netflix Fall 2025
The Woman in Cabin 10 (Film) – On Netflix Fall 2025
Untitled Kathryn Bigelow (Film) – On Netflix Fall 2025
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Film) – On Netflix Fall 2025
Not only this, more announcements are schedule throughout the day. Updates to come.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Netflix)
Wednesday is thrilled to share the dreadful production of season 2 has come to an end.
Showrunners / Executive Producers Al Gough and Miles Millar shared with Netflix’s Tudum that season 2 will be “exploring more Addams Family Lore and [they] are excited to introduce an eclectic lineup of incredible new characters!”
About Wednesday
The series is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy.
Wednesday season 2 is confirmed to launch in 2025.
Today Netflix announced the start of production on Wednesday Season 2 in Ireland with several new cast members joining the series. Fan-favorite Thing delivered new scripts to cast members on set – video HERE. Thing also takes center stage on Netflix’s newly launched Tik Tok channel, aka “Thing Tok,” dedicated to all things Wednesday from Thing’s unique perspective.
Casting Updates for Season 2 Include:
Returning Cast Members Upped to Series Regulars: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo.
New Series Regulars: Steve Buscemi (The Big Lebowski, Boardwalk Empire), Billie Piper (Scoop, I Hate Suzie), Evie Templeton (Return to Silent Hill, Lord of Misrule), Owen Painter (Tiny Beautiful Things, The Handmaid’s Tale) and Noah Taylor (Law & Order: Organized Crime, Park Avenue).
New Guest Stars: Christopher Lloyd (Addams Family, Back to the Future), Joanna Lumley (Fool Me Once, Absolutely Fabulous), Thandiwe Newton (Westworld, Crash), Frances O’Connor (The Missing, The Twelve), Haley Joel Osment (The Kominsky Method, Somebody I Used to Know), Heather Matarazzo (The Princess Diaries, Scream) and Joonas Suotamo.
Quote from Creators/Writers/ Showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar:
“We are thrilled that the entire Addams family will be enrolling in Nevermore Academy this season along with a dream cast of icons and new faces.”
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Wednesday is the Most Popular English TV series on Netflix with 252.10 Million S1 views. The series spent 20 weeks on the Global Top 10 and reached the Top 10 in 93 countries.
The series is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy.
Director / Executive Producer: Tim Burton (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands)
Creators/ Showrunners / Executive Producers: Al Gough and Miles Millar (Smallville, Into the Badlands)
Other executive producers include Steve Stark, Andrew Mittman, Tommy Harper, Karen Richards, Kayla Alpert, Jonathan Glickman, Gail Berman and Meredith Averill. Jenna Ortega is set to be a producer for S2.
Other S2 directors include Paco Cabezas and Angela Robinson.
Studio: MGM Television
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Steve Buscemi, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Hunter Doohan, Victor Dorobantu, Moosa Mostafa, Isaac Ordonez, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Billie Piper, Georgie Farmer, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, Noah Taylor with Luis Guzmán and Catherine Zeta-Jones; including guest cast Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Jamie McShane, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, Joonas Suotamo with Fred Armisen and Christopher Lloyd and more….
Hot off the news that Netflix has renewed its record-breaking new Series WEDNESDAY for a second season, Toronto was also so lucky to host its star Jenna Ortega back in the City over the Holidays. The Actress has seen a wild spike in popularity since the Series’ release, propelled by a viral TikTok dance challenge she inspired, taking the world be storm. Even Lady Gaga, whose “Bloody Mary” in a sped-up version, has been attributed to the sensation, couldn’t resist.
Ortega visited her Castmate Percy Hynes White who stars on the Series as Xavier Thorpe, catching-up and spending quality time together over the break. Thorpe is based in Toronto which hopefully means more reasons for Ortega to visit Toronto!
Fans and paparazzi sighted Ortega and White exchanging a goodbye hug, before leaning-in to sign one autograph for a lucky fan. She donned a Louis Vuitton handbag and a black trench coat before quietly making her way out of the City, casual and comfortable.
We’re sure you’re just as stoked for this upcoming season season of WEDNESDAY, but until then we get to see Ortega this March in SCREAM VI where she once again plays the role of Tara Carpenter.
Some candids. Don’t laugh, please! We tried giving her space but still wanted a memory. Love her.
We’ll always have this one at least from 2019 WE DAY!
Following the record-breaking success of its first season WEDNESDAY is coming back for a second season, as just announced today! More torture to come! YAY! Did you know Jenna Ortega, star of WEDNESDAY spent her Holidays in Toronto?
More torture is coming. Lucky you. pic.twitter.com/t11LptFk7e
— Wednesday Addams (@wednesdayaddams) January 6, 2023
Since the series debuted in November 2022:
–Wednesday is now one of the most successful series ever on Netflix. It ranks #2 on the Most Popular -(English) TV list with 1.237 Billion hours viewed within its first 28 days.
-More than 182 Million households have seen the series since its debut. (1.237B hours divided by 6.8 hours)
–Wednesday crossed the 1 billion hour view mark only three weeks after debut – joining Stranger Things 4 and Squid Game as the third title to reach this milestone within its first 28 days.
-The series broke the record for the most hours viewed in a week for an English-language TV series on Netflix – not once, but twice – when it debuted in the #1 spot with a record breaking 341.23M hours viewed, and again in its second week with a staggering 411.29M hours viewed.
-To date, Wednesday has had six consecutive weeks with over 100+M hours viewed on the English TV List — another record!
-On TikTok, #WednesdayAddams has amassed over 22 Billion views
-The Wednesday soundtrack reached #1 on the iTunes Soundtrack chart where it remained in the Top 10 for three weeks. Wednesday Addams, the artist, now has over 1 Million followers on Spotify.
-On Spotify, “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps saw a streaming increase of more than 9.5K% compared to the month prior to the series release.
–Wednesday’s iconic dance scene has gone massively viral across global social media. Fan generated content utilizing “Bloody Mary” by Lady Gaga led to a streaming increase of more than 1,800% of the song on Spotify compared to the month prior the series release. Even Lady Gaga joined in on the fun.
-With over 80 Million views and counting, fans can’t get enough of the cast’s reaction to the iconic dance scene video.
–Wednesday’s viral makeup look has been searched for and viewed over 100 Million times by fans on TikTok.
–Wednesday products are in high demand with select items selling out at retailers like Hot Topic, MAC and Cakeworthy.
(Photo/video credit: Netflix)
Jenna Ortega is Wednesday Adams in upcoming Netflix Series, WEDNESDAY, and here’s a brand-new Trailer!
Synopsis:
From the imagination of Tim Burton, WEDNESDAY is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy, where she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the murder mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore. Snap snap.
For more exclusive WEDNESDAY news, tune into Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event on Saturday, September 24. The virtual livestream event begins at 10am PT / 1pm ET and the event will be broadcast across Netflix’s YouTube channels worldwide, in addition to Twitter, Twitch and Facebook.
WEDNESDAY arrives November 23, 2022 on Netflix.
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