Key Takeaways
- Fans eagerly anticipate Wednesday season 2 with key characters like Cousin Itt being a potential highlight.
- Jenna Ortega expressed interest in Cousin Itt’s involvement, adding a new dynamic to the show.
- References to Cousin Itt in season 2 could offer humor and depth to the storyline, enhancing the series’ appeal.
Netflix has made some incredible TV series, and subscribers enjoyed watching Wednesday season 1 in the fall of 2022. The show’s season 2 renewal was a no-brainer given its popularity, along with the rising talent of star Jenna Ortega. While the most important Addams Family members are represented on the show, from Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán) to Pugsley Addams (Isaac Ordonez), it was also fun seeing Fred Armisen play Uncle Fester. It’s no wonder there will be a Wednesday spinoff about this dark and funny character.
The first season had a mix of old and new, and it was fun exploring Nevermore Academy while seeing classic Addams Family characters. Fans will be thrilled to watch Steve Buscemi in his Wednesday season 2 role, and everyone wants to catch up with returning favorites like Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers). There are no shortage of amazing characters on this series. But what about the rest of the Addams Family? There is one popular Addams Family member who is the definition of “quirky” and needs to be part of season 2.
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Which Character Should Be Featured In Wednesday Season 2?
Cousin Itt should be a part of Wednesday season 2. He’s one of the most popular characters in Addams Family lore. He was briefly mentioned in season 1 in the form of set dressing (a painting at Nevermore Academy), and season 2 needs to do more with him. According to TV Line, even Jenna Ortega would “love to see Cousin Itt drop by,” as she said in 2023.
At the time of this writing, no actor has been confirmed to play Cousin Itt in Wednesday season 2. But, even though they might not be a major or minor character who is actually seen onscreen, Wednesday and her family should talk about Cousin Itt in even just one scene. For example, Morticia and Gomez could visit Wednesday and Pugsley at Nevermore Academy, and they could talk about Cousin Itt’s recent visit to the Addams Family mansion. This would be an easy and quick way to include a beloved character in the new episodes.
Cousin Itt could also give Wednesday some new takes on her stalker, who will be a big part of the second season. Although Gomez and Morticia Addams are the only characters who know what Cousin Itt is saying, maybe Wednesday can understand him now. This would add something new to the series. She could talk to him via FaceTime, which would be funny, or they could text. Cousin Itt has always been a smart character who has a unique understanding of the world around them. It would be fun to see them help Wednesday out.
There are some other ways that the new season could mention Cousin Itt. If there was a Halloween episode of Wednesday season 2, perhaps Wednesday could dress up as Cousin Itt, which would be hilarious and sweet. This would be easy to do since all Ortega would need to wear is a huge, long blonde wig and sunglasses, and fans would immediately know who she was supposed to be.
What Should Wednesday Fans Know About Addams Family Character Cousin Itt?
While Addams Family fans know and love Cousin Itt, his backstory is really cool to hear about. According to Entertainment Weekly, a producer on The Addams Family TV show came up with Cousin Itt, which is fascinating to hear. Tony Magro, who was a sound engineer, was the voice of the character at that time. Cousin Itt’s first appearance was in an episode about the zoo, as a zookeeper thought he was another animal there. Then, Felix Silla portrayed Cousin Itt on the TV series.
Before his death in April 2021, Silla told The Los Angeles Times what it was like playing a character who had such long hair covering his entire body. Silla said:
“All the guys on the set smoked. They just dropped their butts and stepped on them. The producers worried that I might step on a smoldering cigarette and go up in flames. They gave me synthetic hair, which was flame-retardant.”
For many fans of the Addams Family, Cousin Itt is an integral part of the quirky franchise, and Wednesday season 2 won’t feel totally complete without at least some mention of him.
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