Just a few days following Lady Gaga‘s captivating performance of the viral dance to “Goo Goo Muck” from Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, new details have emerged about her intriguing role in the show’s upcoming second season, set to be released later this year.
Gaga is confirmed to make her debut as the character Rosaline Rotwood, stepping into the Wednesday universe later this summer.
Casting ✨
According to Netflix, Rosaline Rotwood is portrayed as a “legendary” teacher who encounters Wednesday at Nevermore Academy. While details about her character remain shrouded in mystery for now, fans are eagerly awaiting more information.
In addition to Gaga’s intriguing role, the upcoming season will also feature notable guest appearances from acclaimed actors such as Christopher Lloyd, Heather Matarazzo, and Haley Joel Osment, promising an exciting lineup of talent and new storylines.
In November 2024, Entertainment Weekly casually leaked the exciting news that Lady Gaga was joining the cast of Wednesday Season 2. During this period, Gaga was actively engaged in filming the new season across various European locations.
The announcement followed a viral TikTok trend, where a remix of Gaga’s 2011 hit “Bloody Mary” from her Born This Way album spread rapidly, captivating audiences worldwide. This surge of online buzz was amplified by clips of Jenna Ortega’s character, Wednesday, depicted with a stoic expression yet performing a fiery, passionate dance within the supernatural series—adding to the anticipation and speculations surrounding Gaga’s mysterious new role.
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Ortega Expresses her wisdom of joy for having Lady Gaga apart of the team!
Interestingly, a year before the announcement at the 2023 Golden Globes, Jenna Ortega expressed her hope that Lady Gaga would become part of the Wednesday series. She even offered her own imaginative ideas about a possible storyline for the pop icon turned Oscar winner.
Ortega told Variety,
“I’m sure Netflix would love that. I think Mrs. Thornhill and Wednesday share this strange mentor-like bond or mutual understanding in a unique way. So, if Lady Gaga were to join, I imagine it would have to be two monsters who truly get each other.”
Her comments hinted at a potential intriguing dynamic between Wednesday and a character played by Gaga, emphasizing a connection rooted in their shared outsider status.
Alongside of working with Gaga..
During her appearance at SXSW in March 2025, Jenna Ortega enthusiastically praised her experience working with Lady Gaga, describing it as truly exceptional. She expressed, “It’s the best. She’s incredible—definitely one of the most talented people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.”
Ortega went on to share that filming alongside Gaga and director Tim Burton created a deeply meaningful and inspiring atmosphere, highlighting the mutual respect and admiration she felt for both of them.
Meanwhile, fans can look forward to the highly anticipated second season of Wednesday on Netflix, with the first part set to premiere on August 2nd, followed by the release of the second part on September 3rd.
