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Behind-the-Scenes Secrets Even the Biggest Fans of 'Wednesday' Don't Know

Good Housekeeping

December 20, 2022 at 4:16 p.m.

It's one of the most streamed Netflix shows of all time.

The series was shot in Romania.

It was Tim Burton's third attempt at an 'Addams Family' project.

Jenna Ortega showed up to her audition covered in fake blood.

She choreographed that viral dance scene herself.

Ortega unknowingly had COVID-19 while filming the dance.

Tim Burton decided Wednesday shouldn't blink.

Burton wanted Thing to be played by a real person.

The set was adjusted to fit Victor Dorobantu.

The Hyde monster was played by an actor, too.

Christina Ricci almost wasn't in the show.

Ricci and Jenna Ortega never compared character notes.

There are nods to the original 'Addams Family.'

Jenna Ortega cut bangs for the role.

She also learned to play the cello.

And she learned how to fence.

Emma Myers also had to perfect a special skill.

The wardrobe department hand-painted Wednesday's uniform.

Principal Weems's outfits were inspired by a Hitchcock film.

Catherine Zeta-Jones spent the longest time in hair and makeup.

Luis Guzmán is the oldest Gomez Addams to date.

The blood shower scene took multiple takes.

The Poe Cup canoe scenes were filmed in two separate lakes.

The Weathervane Cafe has a hidden Tim Burton tribute.

Percy Hynes White was the cast's biggest prankster.

Goody Addams's name may not be Goody after all.

Hunter Doohan had to take a driving test for one scene.

George Burcea is the shortest Lurch in 'Addams Family' history.

Speaking of Lurch, there's a creepy fan theory about his eyes.

Joy Sunday was freaked out by her bright contact lenses at first.

Fred Armisen really shaved his head to play Uncle Fester.

Some cast members became roommates after filming.

'Wednesday' on Netflix, starring Jenna Ortega, is taking the streaming world by storm. Learn all about the cast, crew, filming locations, and more.