Lady Gaga has officially joined the cast of Netflix’s hit show Wednesday for its upcoming second season, and fans are buzzing with mixed reactions.
LADY GAGA IN WEDNESDAY
The iconic pop star is set to join returning cast members like Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Gwendoline Christie.
Details of her character remain a mystery, according to The News.
Gaga is already filming in Europe with the rest of the cast, sparking intense reactions from fans on social media.
SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS TO LADY GAGA CASTING
While some see her addition as thrilling, others are concerned about how her performance might impact the show.
Many fans celebrated the news, excited to see what Gaga could bring to the dark and quirky world of Wednesday.
One enthusiastic supporter called the casting choice “iconic”. Another wrote, “Gaga was born to play a character in Wednesday! This is going to be epic.”
LADY GAGA IN AMERICAN HORROR STORY
Fans who admire her work in American Horror Story are hopeful she will add a similar edge to Wednesday.
Her portrayal of The Countess in American Horror Story: Hotel even won her a Golden Globe, according to Forbes.
This has fans thinking she could add something truly unique to Wednesday.
However, some fans are sceptical, doubting whether Gaga’s style will fit with the show’s existing tone.
LADY GAGA IN JOKER 2
Comments like “Please don’t do to Wednesday what you did to Joker 2” reflect a portion of her fanbase’s hesitation.
Gaga’s performance as Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux drew mixed reviews.
Some fans worried she would bring too much of her pop star persona to Wednesday.
A vocal critic added, “Lady Gaga is a great singer but an awful actress. Keep her away from Wednesday!”
Another chimed in with a humorous request: “Please, no songs or musical numbers. Someone stop her!”
JENNA SHOWS LOVE FOR GAGA
The show’s lead, Jenna Ortega, previously shared her admiration for Gaga in an interview, according to E News.
“I think Mrs. Thornhill and Wednesday had this weird mentor relationship or kind of understood each other in a certain way,” said Ortega.
The actress was referring to her character’s complex dynamics with Thornhill, played by Christina Ricci.
“So, if Lady Gaga were to be a part, I think it would have to be two monsters that understand each other.”
TRANSITIONING CAREERS
Ortega’s comments fuelled speculation about Gaga’s role. Fans are now eagerly guessing what kind of character she might play.
This news has especially intrigued South African fans, who have followed Gaga’s evolution from music icon to actress.
For local fans, Gaga’s casting highlights how the entertainment industry is increasingly welcoming musicians into acting.
Some South African celebrities have also crossed from music into acting, stirring similar debates among fans.
WEDNESDAY ADDAMS RETURNS
As fans debate online, Netflix is keeping all specifics about Gaga’s character under wraps.
The mix of excitement and concern surrounding her casting adds to the anticipation for Wednesday’s return.
Many are curious to see how Gaga’s character will interact with Wednesday Addams.
The rest of the show’s mysterious world.
LAYER OF INTRIGUE
Despite mixed reactions, one thing is certain: Lady Gaga’s presence will bring a new layer of intrigue to Season 2.
In a show where darkness and eccentricity collide, Gaga might just be the perfect addition—or she might be a controversial choice.
As one fan summed it up, “With Gaga, it’s either going to be a masterpiece or a disaster. But either way, we’ll be watching.”
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