Netflix’s Tudum event delivered a thrilling surprise for fans of the hit series Wednesday.
American pop icon Lady Gaga took to the stage with a dramatic, gothic-themed performance that left the audience spellbound.
LADY GAGA AT TUDUM
The icing on the cake? Jenna Ortega, the star of the show, joined Gaga on stage, creating a moment that instantly went viral and won the internet.
The 39-year-old singer-actress emerged from a coffin emblazoned with the words ‘Here lies the monster queen’. This set a macabre tone fitting for the Addams Family-inspired series, according to Deadline.
Backed by dancers dressed like Gomez Addams, portrayed by Luis Guzmán, Gaga performed Zombieboy from her critically acclaimed album Mayhem.
The performance was a visual feast, blending Lady Gaga’s signature theatricality with the eerie charm of Wednesday’s gothic world.
JENNA ORTEGA AS WEDNESDAY ADDAMS
Jenna Ortega, who plays the titular Wednesday Addams, made a surprise entrance during the performance.
She casually walked across the stage and sat on a chair while Gaga danced atop a tabletop, a nod to the iconic dance scene from the show.
Fans erupted with excitement, flooding social media with praise for the duo’s powerful presence and gothic style.
One fan exclaimed, “Jenna came on stage with Gaga… I imagined this… I planned this and it came to life!!”
Another hailed Ortega as “the people’s princess,” while a third called her “an icon” who “brought down the house with Lady Gaga”.
SEASON 2
Netflix also treated viewers to the first six minutes of Wednesday Season 2, which premieres on 6 August.
The clip plunges Wednesday into a new murder mystery, with the character trapped in a basement by a serial killer played by Haley Joel Osment.
Returning cast members include Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia and Luis Guzmán as Gomez, with Tim Burton returning as director.
The new season promises more of the dark humour and supernatural thrills that made the first season a global hit.
LADY GAGA’S CAMEO
Lady Gaga’s cameo was filmed in Ireland in just one day, and while details of her character remain under wraps, her involvement has fans buzzing with anticipation.
Jenna Ortega praised working with Gaga and Burton, calling it “a special environment” and describing Gaga as “one of the most talented individuals I’ve ever worked with”.
With Lady Gaga’s electrifying performance and Jenna Ortega’s magnetic presence, the countdown to 6 August just got a whole lot more exciting.
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