Tour Wednesday's Dark and Dramatic Sets Ahead of Season 2
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Season one of Wednesday achieved record-breaking viewership on Netflix, overtaking Stranger Things season four. The show, centered on the Addams family and teenage outcasts, is framed by Tim Burton's unique Gothic design, which showcases the supernatural elements of the narrative. Production designer Mark Scruton emphasizes authenticity, using real sets in Ireland for the second season rather than relying on green screens. Nevermore Academy features Gothic architecture with details like gargoyles, and notable locations, including Charleville Castle, which hosts scenes filmed within its impressive structure.
Wednesday, centered on the Addams family and teen outcasts with extraordinary powers, became Netflix's most-viewed show in its debut week, surpassing Stranger Things season four.
Tim Burton's meticulous design and Mark Scruton's commitment to authenticity create a distinct Gothic aesthetic that brings the show's supernatural characters to life.
Sets for season two of Wednesday were constructed from the ground up in Ireland, showcasing Mark Scruton's belief in using in-camera effects rather than relying on blue screens.
Nevermore Academy features an 18th-century Gothic design, with details like gargoyles and a setting that connects back to the real world through the Irish landscape.
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