Pop icon Lady Gaga is set to make a highly anticipated appearance in the second season of Netflix’s widely successful series Wednesday, it has been announced. The singer, whose groundbreaking career has seen her straddle the worlds of music and film, will take on the role of Rosaline Rotwood, a teacher at the infamous Nevermore Academy.
The news was confirmed during Netflix’s Tudum 2025 global fan event, which also treated audiences to an exclusive six-minute trailer teasing what can be expected in the upcoming episodes. In a fittingly theatrical moment, Gaga—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—took to the stage, performing a handful of new songs believed to feature in the show, namely “Zombieboy” and “Abracadabra”. Later on, Jenna Ortega, the breakout star who plays Wednesday Addams, posted a picture of the pair online, adding the cryptic caption: “#DEAD, love u lady”.
Wednesday has become one of Netflix’s flagship shows, earning record viewership numbers and spawning a devoted fanbase. At its core, the series follows the misadventures of Wednesday Addams—originally created by cartoonist Charles Addams—as she navigates life at a school designed for society’s so-called outcasts, freaks, and monsters.
Gaga’s involvement represents the latest chapter in her eclectic career. The singer burst onto the scene with her debut album The Fame and has since become known for her flamboyant personas and genre-bending artistry. In addition to winning Grammy Awards for hits such as “Poker Face” and “Born This Way”, she has also carved a niche within the film industry. Her acting credentials include a starring role alongside Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born—a performance that earned her both a BAFTA and an Academy Award for her musical contributions.
More recently, Gaga captivated audiences with her portrayal of Patrizia Reggiani in Ridley Scott’s House Of Gucci, and she is soon to appear alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux. Her transition into television drama is seen as a bold step, attracting widespread interest within both the music and television industries.
The new season of Wednesday ushers in several other notable additions to the cast. Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is confirmed to return as the iconic Morticia Addams, while British star Billie Piper will debut as Isadora Capri, Nevermore Academy’s latest head of music. The ensemble cast is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the already popular programme.
Jenna Ortega, whose portrayal of Wednesday Addams has propelled her into the limelight, continues to draw critical acclaim. Since taking up the role, Ortega has received nominations for both an Emmy and a Golden Globe, cementing her as one of the rising talents in Hollywood. Her career so far has seen her appear in the Netflix thriller You and the Disney Channel’s Stuck In The Middle, as well as recent features in the Beetlejuice sequel and the forthcoming dark fantasy film Death Of A Unicorn.
The Addams Family ethos continues to resonate with audiences. Since their creation in the mid-20th century, the gothic clan has inspired multiple adaptations, ranging from the iconic 1960s television serial to the fondly remembered 1990s films starring Anjelica Huston and Christina Ricci. Notably, Ricci herself makes a return to Wednesday, this time in the role of a teacher at Nevermore Academy.
Netflix has confirmed that the latest season of Wednesday will be split into two parts, with the first instalment scheduled for release on 6 August, and the concluding episodes following on 3 September. As anticipation builds, fans and industry observers alike will be watching closely to see how Lady Gaga’s star power will shape the fortunes of this macabre franchise.
The arrival of a global superstar in a beloved series highlights the increasingly blurred line between music and television, ushering in a new era of crossover stardom. Whether Gaga’s appearance will redefine Wednesday’s legacy remains to be seen, but her involvement undoubtedly adds a further layer of intrigue and excitement to the world of Nevermore.