Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Tim Burton, & Creators on the Best Kept Secret of Wednesday 2
Welcome to another episode of Once and Always a Fanboy with me your host Chris Cantada Force!
This week, I’m taking you inside Nevermore Academy with me as I relive my time in Sydney for the Wednesday junket. From the nerves just before stepping into the room to the absolute thrill of hearing these incredible creatives share their stories, it was an experience I’ll never forget. We talked about the shocking return of Principal Weems, the fact that Jenna Ortega herself hasn’t even seen Season 2 yet, and so much more.
Fangirls and fanboys, Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Tim Burton, Alfred Gough, and Miles Millar!
00:00 Preview
00:48 Weems back from the Grave
02:19 Pushing the Wednesday character into new territory
04:14 Gwendoline knew Weems died in Season One
07:17 Getting ideas from everyone
09:57 Jenna Ortega hasn’t seen Season 2
10:54 Tim Burton talks sets and stop-motion
12:15 If Wednesday had her own Podcast
13:07 Jenna Ortega’s advice to Season One self
13:37 Tim Burton on nurturing the Wednesday character
14:27 What the cast is fanboying/fangirling over
#Wednesday #JennaOrtega #TimBurton
Jenna Ortega is an American actress who has become one of the most recognizable young stars in Hollywood. She gained global fame for starring as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series Wednesday. Ortega has also appeared in major films including Scream and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Her performances often combine dark humor, intensity, and emotional depth.
Gwendoline Christie is a British actress known for her commanding screen presence and memorable genre roles. She is widely recognized for playing Brienne of Tarth in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Christie has also appeared in major franchises including Star Wars and Netflix’s The Sandman. Her performances often highlight strength, intelligence, and complexity.
Tim Burton is an American filmmaker known for his distinctive gothic visual style and imaginative storytelling. He directed iconic films such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Batman. Burton also directed the hit Netflix series Wednesday. His work has become synonymous with dark fantasy and whimsical storytelling.
Alfred Gough is a screenwriter and television producer best known for co creating the long running series Smallville. Alongside his creative partner Miles Millar, he has developed numerous film and television projects spanning genres from superhero drama to fantasy and mystery. Gough also served as co-creator and showrunner of Netflix’s hit series Wednesday. His storytelling work has helped shape several major pop culture franchises.
Miles Millar is a British screenwriter and television producer known for creating popular genre television series. Alongside his longtime collaborator Alfred Gough, he co created the superhero series Smallville. The duo later developed the hit Netflix series Wednesday. Millar’s work is known for blending character driven storytelling with fantasy, mystery, and adventure.