Tim Burton reveals how cartoonist Charles Addams influenced his directorial style and why Wednesday's story made him sign on for the Netflix series. Before signing on to direct Netflix's Wednesday, Tim Burton was heavily inspired by The Addams Family's themes and gothic visuals, as can be seen in his own work.

Did Tim Burton direct original Addams Family?

Tim Burton Turned Down The Chance To Direct 1991's The Addams Family - IMDb.

Is Morticia Addams a Tim Burton character?

Character Information

Morticia Addams is a minor character in Tim Burton's Netflix series, Wednesday. She is the wife of Gomez Addams, mother of Wednesday and Pugsley Addams, and the sister-in-law of Uncle Fester.

What cartoon is Wednesday based off of?

Wednesday Addams is a fictional character from the Addams Family multimedia franchise created by American cartoonist Charles Addams.

What was the Addams Family based on?

Charles Addams wrote macabre, humoristic and strange comics for the New Yorker. The Addams Family is based on some of his recurring characters. The producers asked him to write short descriptions of the characters and give them names. Yes, they were just very eccentric and morbid.

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Is Gomez Addams Mexican?

He is depicted as being of Castilian extraction and Spanish ancestry, which was first brought up in "Art and the Addams Family" on December 18, 1964; in the episode, Gomez says his "ancestral land" is Spain and Morticia refers to him as a "mad Castilian."

Is Cousin it a boy or a girl?

Cousin Itt is a diminutive, hirsute being, his visible form composed entirely of floor-length hair. He is often attired in bowler hat and round sunglasses, and speaks in a high-pitched gibberish that is understood only by his family.

Why isn t the Addams Baby in Wednesday?

The Addams family isn't regularly featured in the Netflix series, but Wednesday season 2 can fix this “mistake” to feature the family dynamics and reveal any possible hints at Pubert. Since Pubert Addams is not included in the original comic strip or TV series, Wednesday probably won't include the youngest Addams.

Is Wednesday a real life story?

Wednesday Addams is a fictional character from The Addams Family dark comedy franchise. Like other characters in her family, she's known for her spooky personality and Gothic appearance. Video Player is loading.

What is the age difference between Wednesday and Pugsley?

Wednesday starts the show at 15. It's likely that Pugsley's 13 or 14, depending on his grade. Wednesday's roommate, Enid Sinclair, is likely the same age as her, 16, while Emma Myers is 20 years old. Enid is a young werewolf on the series.

What does Gomez call Wednesday?

While fans would instinctively know her name and look, they're often unaware of lesser-known aliases her father, Gomez lovingly bestowed on Wednesday, such as: 'My Little Viper' – this one is my favorite as it signals her slyness and ability to surprise opponents even when outnumbered!

Is Fester related to Morticia?

In the original 1960s sitcom, Fester is said to be Morticia's maternal uncle (his name rhymes with that of Morticia's mother, Hester). However, from the 1970s onward, he is Gomez's brother.

Is Uncle Fester in Wednesday the original?

The film featured Christopher Lloyd in the role of Uncle Fester, while Wednesday cast Fred Armisen as Wednesday's beloved uncle. Wednesday's reimagining of Uncle Fester contrasted with the depiction of Fester as a suspicious interloper in the 1991 film.

Why didn't Tim Burton make Addams Family?

Having passed on directing 1991's The Addams Family -- which eventually went to Barry Sonnenfeld, who also directed its sequel Addams Family Values -- Burton cited a lack of interest in making his own Addams Family story until receiving Wednesday's screenplay.

Whose brother is Uncle Fester?

In the original 1960s sitcom, Uncle Fester is said to be Morticia Addams' maternal uncle, but in all other filmed and animated content, he is Gomez Addams' older brother, making him uncle to Wednesday and Pugsley.

Is Wednesday Addams autistic?

This representation (or lack thereof) parallels the disturbing lack of research on and acceptance of autistic people assigned female at birth in real life. While Wednesday is not explicitly autistic, she is certainly neurodivergent-coded and many autistics, including me, relate to her. She is sharp and talented.

Did Wednesday have a boyfriend?

Wednesday has two love interests over the course of the Netflix series, but neither actually becomes her boyfriend. Within her first week at Nevermore Academy, Wednesday reunites with Xavier Thorpe, who she actually knew from childhood.

How old is Wednesday Adam in real life?

Wednesday Addams celebrates her 16th birthday during the events of the show. In real life, Jenna Ortega is 20. Ortega plays the lead character on Netflix's hit series about the Addams' oldest child as she gets sent to the Nevermore Academy for monsters and outcasts.

Why can't wednesday Addams blink?

28 tweet, Netflix itself explained how Wednesday's non-blinking nature came about. "After trying one take where she didn't blink, Tim Burton was so enamored with the result he told Jenna Ortega not to blink anymore when playing Wednesday," the streamer wrote. "So, she didn't."

Why isn t Uncle Fester in Wednesday?

Creators Miles Millar and Alfred Gough stated that Wednesday is trying to be its own thing, separate from the Addams Family TV show and movies, and this could be another reason that Uncle Fester is being held in secrecy, rather than simply showing up as usual. Another possibility could have to do with casting.

Why doesn t Wednesday Addams like her mom?

'Wednesday' Destroys the Mother/Daughter Bond

As soon as we meet this incarnation of the Addams family, the rocky dynamics could not be more clear. Wednesday is thoroughly repulsed with her parents' overly-affectionate relationship, as Wednesday could not be more averse to human connection and intimacy.

Whose hand is thing in The Addams Family?

Thing is credited as "Itself" at the end of each episode. In the later films, thanks to advances in special effects, Thing (played by Christopher Hart's hand) is able to emerge and run on its fingertips, much like a spider.

Are any of The Addams Family still alive?

Almost all of the original cast was reunited in 1977 for the NBC telefilm Halloween With the New Addams Family. With Loring's death, Astin is the last surviving member of the original cast of The Addams Family.

Who is Uncle Fester's wife?

Joan Cusack plays Debbie Jellinsky, a serial killer who marries Fester Addams (Lloyd) intending to murder him for his inheritance, while teenagers Wednesday (Ricci) and Pugsley (Workman) are sent to summer camp.