Wednesday's Thora Birch QUITS Jenna Ortega-Led Series Without Completing Filming For Season 2

Posted by Tobi Tarwater on Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Thora Birch quits Wednesday Season 2 midway

Thora Birch quits Wednesday Season 2 midway

Wednesday season two has been hit with yet another production problem! The show has lost one of its main cast members mid-way through filming.

Thora Birch quits Wednesday Season 2 midway

While the Netflix series, which stars Jenna Ortega as the titular Wednesday Addams, was swiftly renewed for a second season after the it became one of the most successful shows on the streaming platform, Wednesday has been facing numerous problems during the production. After being affected by the Hollywood strikes, the show has been hit with an additional blow with Thora Birch, who had joined season 2 as a series regular, had to quit before completing her scenes.

A representative for MGM, shared, "Thora has returned to the States to attend to a personal matter and will not be returning to the production." According to sources, the actress had to go back to US from Romania to attend to an ill family member. While Thora, who was set to play Wednesday’s dorm mother Tamara Novak, has 'finished filming the bulk' of the role, it is unclear if her scenes will actually make it into the show. If reports are anything to go by, the producers will need to add a new character in order to conclude the Ghost World star's storyline.

About Wednesday

Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the Netflix series stars Jenna Ortega as the titular Wednesday Addams along with Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Christina Ricci and Moosa Mostafa appearing in supporting roles. The release date for season 2 remains uncertain, with late 2024 or even early 2025 being possibilities due to the Writers Guild of America strikes.

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