Wednesday, the hit series on Netflix, follows Wednesday Addams, the daughter of Gomez and Morticia Addams, as she enrolls in the mysterious and supernatural academy called Nevermore. The academy is filled with secrets and strange occurrences that Wednesday must navigate. One of the key characters in the show is Larissa Weems, the headmistress of Nevermore Academy, played by Gwendoline Christie. Larissa Weems is a powerful and enigmatic character who possesses the ability to shapeshift, and she has a complicated history with Morticia Addams.

Gwendoline Christie revealed in an interview for Vogue’s “Life in Looks” video series that Tim Burton, the director of the first four episodes, gave her freedom to style her character as she wanted. She stated that this was a gift for her, and she took inspiration from Tippi Hedren’s character in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds and modified it to make it her own. She wanted to subvert the idea of the typical Hitchcock heroine, portraying her as someone who is not a victim but rather ruthless and used to being in the shadow of Morticia and never quite good enough.

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“Larissa Weems is very special to me, because Tim Burton said to me, ‘Do whatever you want with the character. And that was a gift. I wanted to subvert this idea of the Hitchcock heroine. It was a part I would never have been cast as, I would never be cast to look that way. And I wanted this woman to be not a victim, but someone ruthless, someone that’s grown up being in the shadow of Morticia, someone that’s used to being second best, someone that’s used to nothing ever quite being good enough. And I figured she would look to that magic portal, the cinema, in the same way that I had when I was growing up and would want to embody one of those heroines.”

Wednesday Broke Records With Its Season 1 Premiere

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The streaming platform finally announced that Wednesday would return for a second season, ending weeks of fan speculation and anticipation. The confirmation is a relief for many, as the series’ fate was uncertain following the cancelation of many Netflix shows after only one season. The cast’s performances, including lead Jenna Ortega and supporting actors Christina Ricci, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Gwendoline Christie, have received high praise from viewers.

The show is also praised for its unique take on the classic Addams family story and its darkly comedic tone. Since its premiere in November 2022, Wednesday has proven to be a hit among audiences and has become one of the most successful series premieres on Netflix. The show has not only broken viewership records but also captured audiences’ hearts with its unique and captivating story. According to Nielsen, the show garnered over 5 billion minutes watched in its first week of availability, coming in second only to Stranger Things Season 4.

The supernatural academy, Nevermore, is filled with secrets and strange occurrences that Wednesday must uncover, making for an exciting and thrilling journey. Wednesday Season 1 is currently available on Netflix.