According to creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the series’ original script Wednesday, written by Tim Burton, was really “weird”. Enough to surprise even Netflix executives on first reading. The creator duo told an unusual anecdote in an extensive interview for individualwire. From the looks of it, the director’s idea was “creepy, wacky and, of course, very unique” to Netflix’s taste.
According to the backstage team on Wednesday, the proposal “surprised and disturbed” during the first readings. Even the heads of streaming platforms have insisted that it may be necessary to “cut some lines.” The series, which follows the adventures of Wednesday, the eldest daughter of the Addams Family, surprised Netflix by being older than expected.
Always, according to the creators, Tim Burton wanted Wednesday was as dark, hard and cynical as his memorable film version. what’s included several directly cruel phrases and comments. Some didn’t make it into the final cut, but the most iconic characters were a matter of honor for the writers. To illustrate the situation, Gough and Millar described a scene that clearly puzzled executives.
In it, Wednesday’s roommate, Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), encourages her creepy new friend to “try to be social.” In her usual indifferent and cold tone, Wednesday replies: “I like to inject. The social part is not very good.
For Netflix, the stabbing allusion seemed too obvious, so they insisted on cutting it. “At least they smoothed it out,” Millar explained. But both writers were adamant about staying true to the essence of the character. So the joke reached the final version on the platform unchanged. “That’s the whole point of the character,” insisted the screenwriter. “To lose it or soften it is a betrayal of his character.”
But despite some misunderstandings and controversy over various scenes in particular, Gough added that the production had full Netflix support. “(Netflix) has always been very supportive and the executives have been big fans of the Addams Family.”
A journey through the rich mythology of a curious family
Together with the director and producer of the series Burton. Wednesdayfrom Netflix, became most viewed program since its premiere on the platform. But on top of that, it seemed to prove that the eccentric Addams still had a lot to say on the big and small screen.
The new version of the characters, created by Charles Adams, retains the best of their previous versions. But it’s clear that Burton’s touch gave everyone a new shine that captivated audiences around the world and made the production a hit.
With a completely revamped cast including Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán. Wednesday focuses on the perspective of traditional history. In particular, reimagining the adventures of the family’s eldest daughter at Nevermore School. Endowed with psychic abilities, an unmistakable detective flair and his characteristic dark humor, the character surprised the audience.
Especially since Jenna Ortega’s performance embodied the best of the medium, a character made a cinematic icon thanks to Christina Ricci. The latter also plays a prominent role in the series as an unexpected villain, giving the production a certain nostalgic air.
For Millar, the main role of Wednesday was of particular interest. “In previous projects of The Addams Family, she was never in the spotlight,” he explained in individualwire. “This time, yes, and in every possible way. Something the show achieves with ease and a twisted sense of humor.
