Netflix confirms fan-favorite 'Wednesday' star is making a surprise return in season 2 — and a possible season 3 update

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Gwendoline Christie will return as Larissa Weems… somehow

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in "Wednesday" season 2 on Netflix
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In a thrilling twist, Netflix has confirmed that Gwendoline Christie will reprise her role as Larissa Weems in the upcoming second part of “Wednesday” season 2, set to premiere on September 3, 2025.

Christie's return was unveiled during the “Outcast Assembly” fan event in Sydney, where she made a dramatic entrance, emerging from behind a suspended moon to declare, “Did you honestly believe Nevermore would let me slip away so easily? I was never truly gone... you simply stopped searching.”

Larissa Weems, the enigmatic and impeccably poised principal of Nevermore Academy, was presumed dead following the events of season 1. Her unexpected return raises numerous questions about the character's fate and the mysteries awaiting in the next installment.

Naturally, fans have been speculating online since this announcement. Given Weems’ apparent death in season 1 due to nightshade poisoning, several theories have emerged.

One possibility is that she may appear in flashbacks, offering deeper insights into her past and her connections with other characters. Alternatively, some speculate that Weems could return as a spirit or in a vision, potentially interacting with Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) through her psychic abilities.

Additionally, discussions have circulated about the possibility of Weems having faked her death using her shapeshifting abilities. While Netflix has not confirmed the specifics of her return, fans eagerly await to see which of these theories, if any, proves true.

What we know about ‘Wednesday’ season 3

Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair and Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in "Wednesday" season 2 on Netflix

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While earlier reports suggested filming for “Wednesday” season 3 might begin in fall 2025, a more recent update from Production Weekly indicates that Netflix could now be eyeing a Q2 2026 start date.

This shift in the production schedule could mean a slightly longer wait for the third season’s release. However, it’s important to note that the creative team has not officially confirmed any details.

Despite this potential delay, the show's creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, have emphasized their commitment to delivering a high-quality continuation of the series. When speaking to Collider about a potential “Wednesday” spinoff, they said: “It’s not a priority at the moment because, as we just said, it’s how do we get Wednesday back faster than we did in season 2?

“So, we kind of went right from finishing season 2 to jumping right into developing season 3. So, it’s sort of all Wednesday all the time at the moment.”

Thandiwe Newton as Dr. Fairburn and Heather Matarazzo as Judi Spannegel in "Wednesday" season 2 on Netflix

(Image credit: Jonathan Hession / Netflix)

Spoilers ahead for "Wednesday" season 2 part 1!

Part 1 of “Wednesday” season 2 concludes with a dramatic cliffhanger: Wednesday Addams confronts the Hyde monster, leading to a chaotic showdown.

In the finale, Tyler (Hunter Doohan), the Hyde, fatally wounds Laurel Thornhill (Christina Ricci) and then throws Wednesday out of a window, leaving her unconscious and her fate uncertain (though, of course, she’s going to be fine).

The final four episodes will likely delve deeper into the mysteries introduced in part 1. Wednesday's visions suggest potential threats to her friends, including Enid (Emma Myers), and the true extent of the Hyde’s powers will be explored now that Tyler has escaped.

The Long-term Outcast Integration Study (L.O.I.S.) and the secretive Judi Spannegel (Heather Matarazzo) will also play key roles in the unfolding narrative, with some of these narrative threads potentially carrying over into season 3.

Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams, and Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams in "Wednesday" season 2 on Netflix

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Looking ahead, co-creators Gough and Millar have expressed their intention to continue exploring the rich tapestry of Nevermore Academy and its inhabitants (h/t/ Tudum): “Our goal for season 3 is the same as it is for every season: to make it the best season of Wednesday we possibly can,” says Gough.

Miller adds: “We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday. We will be seeing more Addams Family members and learning more family secrets in season 3!”

Thankfully, we don’t have too long to wait to see how season 2 concludes. You can stream the final four episodes on Netflix starting September 3.

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