10 Brand New TV Shows Coming To Netflix In 2022
5. Wednesday
This new live-action series centred around the character of Wednesday Addams looks to be a very serious project, with a lot of industry heavyweights attached to the production.
Wednesday, originally created by cartoonist Charles Addams, is one of the most beloved pop culture icons, particularly in the goth scene, and there have been countless adaptations of her story in every media format imaginable. What is so special about this upcoming Netflix series is that it will apparently be based around the Barry Sonnenfeld films from the '90s, which were arguably the most successful and recognisable pieces of media about the Addams family.
Sonnenfeld will not be involved with this series, but Tim Burton, another goth icon, will be. Interestingly, Burton was the first choice to direct the films back in the '90s, but had to decline because of his work on Batman Returns.
The storyline will follow Wednesday in her high school days as she tries to balance her social life, her emerging psychic abilities, and the 25-year-old mystery that haunts her family. Jenna Ortega will play the titular role, with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán playing her parents. It has also been confirmed that Christina Ricci will be appearing in a new role.