With the end of Stranger Things scheduled for 2025, Netflix is looking for a series that maintains audience levels. Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega and directed by Tim Burton, updates the Addams Family myth with a youthful and dark tone that connects with audiences of different ages, replicating the successful formula of its predecessor.
The technical engine behind Tim Burton's series 🎬
The production employs a hybrid approach of shooting on real locations in Romania and virtual sets generated with LED screens, similar to that used in The Mandalorian. The high-contrast lighting and desaturated color palette, Burton's trademark, are achieved with Arri Alexa 65 cameras and anamorphic lenses. The sound design uses binaural recordings for the dance scene, creating an immersive experience without relying on massive digital effects.
And meanwhile, the Addams laugh at the audience 😏
The curious thing is that Wednesday, a girl who hates social media, has become Netflix's most shared meme. While she frowns, the platform's algorithm is already preparing a spin-off about her Uncle Fester, because if Hollywood learned anything, it's that if a character doesn't speak, it's better to give them an entire series. The irony is as sharp as Thing's fingers.