Summary
Fans of the memorable Addams Family had high hopes forNetflix’sWednesday, which premiered in November 2022.Jenna Ortega played the bitterly hilarious Goth Wednesday Addamsand joined the student body ofboarding school Nevermore Academy. Some parts ofWednesdayseason 1 fell completely flat, including a love triangle storyline and the character actually attending a school dance (although Wednesday’s dance scene is one of the best parts of the season). However, there was still plenty to enjoy, including cameos from Addams Family members andthe mystery of the Hyde Monster.
WhenWednesday season 2is streaming on Netflix in 2025, there is one Addams Family member who fans wonder if they will see again. While they might have had a brief role in season 1, they are still an important part of the popular Addams Family franchise. Are they coming back forWednesdayseason 2, and which other relatives of Wednesday’s are returning?
Is A Popular Addams Family Member Returning To Wednesday Season 2?
According to aReddit postin theWednesdaySubReddit,George Burcea shared on Instagram that he won’t be playing Lurch inWednesdayseason 2. Although Lurch doesn’t play a big role in the TV series, fans have a lot of nostalgic feelings about this character. At this time, there is no official confirmation about who will play Lurch inWednesdayseason 2. It’s possible another actor will take over the role.
Lurch is an important part ofWednesdayseason 1 because he makes the Netflix series feel familiar. Many fans felt Wednesday season 1 didn’t give them enough of the Addams Family vibe and tone that they enjoy and Jenna Ortega’s character didn’t feel likethe classic and iconic Wednesday character. But when Lurch was onscreen, it felt comforting. While Lurch isn’t given much to do inWednesdayseason 1,Lurch drives Wednesday and her family to Nevermore Academy and he also drives her back home. Lurch may appear on the screen briefly, but Wednesday’s arrival and exit are big plot points. Since Lurch is the tall, gruff Addams Family butler who groans instead of talking, he’s a fun and mysterious figure who means a lot to Addams Family fans.
If Lurch isn’t inWednesdayseason 2,another character will have to drive Wednesday to Nevermore and back home for breaks and at the end of the school year. While this might not seem like a huge problem,Wednesdayseason 2 will have to fix one aspect of season 1and also explain where Lurch is and why the Addams Family don’t have their butler. If Lurch is played by another actor, then that won’t be necessary. If Lurch does come back forWednesdayseason 2, hopefully he will play a bit more of a significant role so he and Wednesday can interact more. As fans saw fromJenna Ortega’s time onYouas Ellie Alves. she has an impressive talent for playing vulnerable yet strong characters who are outsiders.
Which Actors Played Lurch In The Addams Family Movies?
While Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, the showrunners ofWednesday, haven’t said much aboutWednesdayseason 2, including which characters are coming back and what fans can expect from them. They haven’t commented on Lurch specifically. However, they did mention the mystery that theWednesdayseason 1 sets up in the finale. While Lurch might not say anything,Lurch is driving Wednesday home from Nevermore when she gets a creepy text messagethat proves she has a stalker. Millar toldVariety:
“I think our idea is that she throws the phone out the window in the next beat. I just don’t think she ever got to use a phone. I think she’s maybe vaguely tempted or amused by it. But then she’s going to reject it.”
Which Addams Family Members Are Coming Back To Wednesday Season 2?
There are a few Addams Family members who will return forWednesdayseason 2. This includesMorticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Adams (Luis Guzmán)along with Pugsley Adams (Isaac Ordonez). Wednesday’s hilarious and quirky Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) is also returning. Since there will be aWednesdayspinoff focused on Uncle Fester, it makes sense that he will be back for season 2.
Grandmama will also appear inWednesdayseason 2, played byJoanna Lumley.WhileJenna Ortega said Wednesday season 2 will have “horror” parts, fans are also hopeful that there will be more scenes of the Addams Family members. Whether they visit Wednesday at Nevermore Academy or wreck havoc at home when she visits, there are many potential storylines that could satisfy viewers.
