Despite the fact that I grew up with the books and original films and absolutely adore them as lore and a nostalgic childhood memory, I feel very uncomfortable with the idea of a Harry Potter TV remake.
The selection of storytellers that craft what we see on screen, who write our books, who are given the honour of making and performing said art – it matters. And whose stories get to be told, and believed – that’s the thing that matters most of all.
Besides, Wednesday‘s second season is just a lot of wholesome magical fun. We see much more of Catherine Zeta Jones’ Morticia, as well as her almost-too-doting husband Gomez (Luis Guzmán). Morticia’s presence on the Nevermore campus helps us delve into her (self-described) “fraught” relationship with Wednesday, as well as Lumley’s introduction as Wednesday’s wealthy grandmother, Grandmama Hester Frump – and the many family issues that she brings with her. A highlight so far has to be a stand-off between Zeta Jones and Lumley, truly iconic. Throw in Wednesday’s brother, Pugsley’s enrolment to Nevermore, and his discovery and reanimation of a lethal zombie, and we’ve got a party.
That’s not to say Wednesday has been without scandal. The actor who played a rather promising love interest of Wednesday’s in season one, Percy Hynes White, was accused of sexual assault back in 2023. The actor has denied the allegations, saying, “The rumours are false,” adding, “I can’t accept the portrayal of me as someone bigoted, or criminally negligent of people’s safety.”
He later confirmed his departure by posting a photo of himself with his castmates on his Instagram Stories, “Had so much fun working on this show. I can’t wait to watch season 2 🙂 Much love.” While Netflix has not commented on Hynes White’s exit from the show, the message from the decision makes it plain that such controversies were not going to be attached to Wednesday and its story. In my view, this course of action means the show’s narrative isn’t overshadowed – something that perhaps can’t be said for the new Harry Potter saga.
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