Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Jenna Ortega Drops Major Spoiler: 'Nevermore Academy' Headmistress is Back!

The cast of the Netflix hit series Wednesday dropped a major spoiler for the upcoming part two of the second season, while on a promotional visit to Sydney. Jenna Ortega was joined by her co-star Emma Myers for the event, held on Sydney's Cockatoo Island. Both pictured

SPOILER ALERT: Wednesday's Villain Makes Shocking Return, and Jenna Ortega Steals the Show

The cast of Netflix's hit series Wednesday has dropped a major bombshell in Sydney, leaving fans reeling with excitement. During a promotional visit to Cockatoo Island, Gwendoline Christie emerged from behind a dramatic moon backdrop, announcing that her villainous character, Nevermore Academy headmistress Larissa Weems, would be back from the dead in the second part of season two.

"DID YOU REALLY THINK NEVERMORE WOULD LET ME GO SO EASILY?" Christie exclaimed in character, sending shivers down the spines of onlookers. "I WAS NEVER GONE. YOU JUST STOPPED LOOKING." The crowd erupted into cheers and applause as Christie's dramatic entrance left everyone stunned.

A heart-stopping moment came when Gwendoline Christie (pictured) emerged from behind a moon backdrop

But that wasn't the only surprise of the night. Jenna Ortega, 22, turned heads with her daring ensemble, which featured a fuzzy black and white overcoat, a matching shirt, and lace-up high boots. Her long dark locks were styled in a "messy" chic look, adding to her edgy persona as Wednesday Addams.

"It's such an honor," Ortega gushed about playing the iconic character, which has brought her global attention. "Oftentimes, you don't get to revisit your character, so to be able to do it with someone like Wednesday... I feel very, very lucky." We can only imagine how thrilling it must be for Ortega to bring this beloved character back to life.

Meanwhile, Tim Burton, the director of Beetlejuice and Ed Wood, revealed that he's a huge fan of Wednesday and identifies closely with her quirky personality. "I love the character," Burton gushed. "I agree with everything she says, everything she feels about family, school, psychiatry, and society... so that's why we're here in this beautiful place. It's something I really identify with."

Gwendoline announced to the shocked crowd that her villain character, Nevermore Academy headmistress Larissa Weems, would be back from the dead in the second part of season two

Burton, 66, was joined by Wednesday's creators and showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar at the promotional event, which was held to generate buzz for the highly anticipated second part of season two.

WEDNESDAY MANIA: The Show's Success Story

Wednesday has taken the world by storm since its release on Netflix. The first four episodes debuted to critical acclaim earlier this month, and now fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment. In fact, the show's success has been so phenomenal that it's already been announced that Wednesday will return for a third series!

'It's such an honour,' Jenna said about the role, which has brought her global attention

But that's not all – a spin-off show is currently in development, according to Hollywood Reporter. Could this be the start of a new Addams Family franchise? We can't wait to find out.

Jenna Ortega Takes a Dip in Bondi Beach

In between promotional duties for Wednesday, Ortega found some time to enjoy the sunshine at iconic Bondi Beach. The actress was spotted wading into the ocean while clad head-to-toe in black leather – talk about commitment to her character!

Wednesday dropped on Netflix with four episodes on August 6, while part II of the series will premiere on September 3

Ortega slipped off her boots but kept on her long, leather trench coat and sunglasses as she soaked up the sun's rays. Who knew Wednesday Addams loved a good beach day?

Wednesday: The Stats

  • Over 50 million views in its first five days of streaming
  • Debuted to critical acclaim with four episodes earlier this month
  • Predicted to achieve similar success as its predecessor
  • Already announced for a third series, with a spin-off show in development

Stay tuned for more updates on Wednesday's explosive second part of season two!