Summary
Lady Gaga is set to do a cameo-like role inWednesdaySeason 2, and fans are thrilled! On Jul 29, 2025, Wednesday fans went into a spiral whenEntertainment Weeklybroke news that the pop star and actress was aboardThe Addams Family-inspired spin-off. This development was well-received, as Gaga had already aligned herself with the cultural zeitgeist that isWednesday.
Gaga’sWednesdayconnection goes back to the show’s year of release, 2022, when she caught the wave of her “Bloody Mary” TikTok trend by posting a video of herself dancing. Fans had replacedThe Cramps’ 1981 song Goo Goo Muck—which was used in an iconic season 1 routine — with Gaga’s 2011 hit Bloody Mary, making it the unofficial anthem. Now, with the undisclosed nature of Gaga’s mystery role, one wonders if the pop star is about to create another viral dance, this timefrom inside Nevermore Academy.
Jenna Ortega And Lady Gaga’s Mutual Admiration
After All, They Both Must Put On A “Poker Face” With The “Paparazzi”
Since the news was announced, Wednesday headliner Jenna Ortega and Gaga have shared their thoughts on the latter’s inclusion in Season 2 of the show. WhenIndieWirecaught up with Ortega at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, she had nothing but praise for Gaga. She described working with the pop star as the “best,” calling her “one of the most talented individuals” she has ever collaborated with. Ortega added that Gaga and Tim Burton made the work environment special, emphasizing her respect and admiration for the duo:
It was just a really, really special environment to be there with her and Tim [Burton], two people that I respect and have been inspired by so much.
Ortega and Gagahave mutual admiration for one another. The pop star, while choosing to stay tight-lipped about her role inWednesdaySeason 2, toldEntertainment Weeklythat she had an amazing time filming the show:
I don’t want to give away anything about being part of the show. I want to keep it extra secret — but, I love Jenna, and I really had an amazing time!
Gaga As A Performer At Nevermore Academy’s Rave’N
An In-Show Concert For Gaga Would Be Worthy Of “Applause”
Gaga is sure to bring her brand of celebrity, fame, and reach toWednesdaySeason 2. The show will thrive on her pool of assets —eccentricity, and flamboyance — that will leave a lasting impact on the eager fandom. Gaga’s bold energy is bound to play off the titular character’s deadpan humor, creating an unforgettable theatrical presence. Her avant-garde expressions will lend themselves well to the show’s kooky vibe.
There’s a solid chance that Gaga will be booked for a Nevermore Rave’N gig, much likeEpisode 4, “Woe What A Night,“where Wednesday famously performed the iconic dance number to the Goo Goo Muck cover byThe Cramps. If this happens, Nevermore will see a major upgrade from Season 1’s DJ, MC Blood Suckaz. “I’d rather stick needles in my eyes,” Wednesday previously told Xavier Thorpe when he first mentioned Nevermore Academy’s annual dance night to her. Later, she attended the dance with Tyler Galpin, thanks to Thing’s meddling.
Gaga’s cameo is best suited for a night of glam and spiked punch. The Rave’N nights at Nevermore are theme-driven and extravagant.Season 1 antagonist, Ms. Thornhill, who’d chaired the dance committee previously, had set the night’s theme to “climate crisis meets extinction.” A giant yeti ice statue stood in the background, and everyone except Wednesday was dressed in light, silvery-white colors. While the night did not go as planned, Wednesday’s heartfelt conversation with rival-turned-ally Bianca Barclay took center stage. It was here that she began warming up to Ms. Barclay. Moreover, Principal Weems' change of disposition from a proud onlooker to a frustrated principal, yelling out at the agony of the red-paint sprinklers, and Wednesday, unbothered and smiling throughout the chaos, became the absurd highlights of the Rave’N.
The school night is the perfect moment to tap into Gaga’s pop star powerhouse persona. Her presence could also be tied to the show’s plot, in that, she either helps Wednesday solve a mystery or comes to her aid at the last moment. Or, given Wednesday’s reputation as a graceful dancer, the duo could challenge each other and have a friendly, yet eerily haunting dance-off. Rave’N is committed to extravagance. Therefore, Gaga’s talents will lean well into the haunting glamor of the fun night. IfWednesdaySeason 2correctly taps into the potential of a Rave’N night, Gaga’s performance can become a powerful commentary and a spectacle on whichever theme the show settles on this time around.
Gaga’s Undisclosed Role Is Smaller Than Desired
Still, She Can “Die With A Smile” After Appearing On The Series
News sources also revealed that the production team wanted the pop star to take on a bigger role, but that didn’t materialize. Regardless of the scale of this undisclosed role, Gaga’s casting is intended to please the fans, not to mention that she is the perfect fit into the eerie, quirky, and gothic vibe ofWednesday.
TheWednesdaycast expands withtalents such as Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor as series regulars, and Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo as guest stars.
WednesdaySeason 1 shattered Netflix records on its debut in 2022, and it remains the most-watched English-language show in Netflix history. Season 2 returns sometime in 2025.
