Wednesday will be a smash hit for Netflix as it dethrones Stranger Things and breaks the streaming giant’s viewership record
Tim Burton’s Wednesday has become a smash hit for Netflix in its debut week with the streaming giant.
The show, which stars Jenna Ortega as the main character, Christina Ricci and Catherine Zeta-Jones, has racked up a record-breaking 341.2 million viewing hours, beating Stranger Things, according to Netflix.
It’s also the #1 show in 83 countries – synonymous with Stranger Things.
A hit! Wednesday’s show (pictured) has become a smash hit for Netflix, dethroning Stranger Things – breaking the streaming giant’s viewership record
Netflix said in a tweet on Tuesday, “Wednesday now holds the record for most hours watched in a week for an English-language series on Netflix at 341.2 MILLION HOURS!”
“The series — starring Jenna Ortega from EPs Tim Burton, Al Gough & Miles Millar — hit #1 in 83 countries, matching Stranger Things 4’s record.”
The new Addams Family spin-off focuses on gothic teenager Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega, as she moves into boarding school Nevermore Academy.
Breaking records: It’s also the No. 1 show in 83 countries – and tying in on Stranger Things’ record (pictured)
Netflix said in a tweet on Tuesday, “Wednesday now holds the record for most hours watched in a week for an English-language series on Netflix at 341.2 MILLION HOURS!”
It landed on Netflix earlier this month and catapulted itself straight to the top of the most watched list, beating out The Crown, 1899 and Dead to Me.
In the chilling drama, Catherine Zeta-Jones plays the one and only Morticia, her husband Gomez is played by Luis Guzmán, along with Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) and Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez).
Christina Ricci, who appeared in Wednesday’s ‘The Addams Family’ (1991) and ‘Addams Family Values’ (1993), also guest stars on the Netflix show as teacher Miss Thornhill.
The show’s executive producer confirmed that a second season could be in the pipeline for Wednesday.
Iconic character: The focus of the new spin-off about the Addams Family is the gothic teenager Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega, as she moves into the boarding school Nevermore Academy
New series: Catherine Zeta-Jones plays the one and only Morticia and her husband Gomez is played by Luis Guzmán in the chilling drama, along with Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) and Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez)
Alfred Gough, co-creator and executive producer on the Netflix drama, hinted at a possible sequel, saying there’s “definitely more to discover in the world of Addams.”
Speaking to Empire, Gough said: “[Screenwriter] Miles Millar and I are talking about this between ourselves. There is definitely more to discover in the world of Addams.”
In an interview with TV Line, Millar also confirmed talks are underway – with producers who would rather focus on other family members than just Wednesday.
TV magic: Viewers of Tim Burton’s Addams Family spin-off shared their shock on Wednesday after discovering how Things scenes were filmed (pictured)
It comes after viewers were shocked at how Things’ scenes were shot for the show.
Netflix gave viewers at home a little behind-the-scenes look at the latest hit program on Sunday.
Photos posted to the streaming giant’s Twitter account showed actor Victor Dorobantu wearing a blue-screen suit with his bare hand exposed.
Preview: Photos posted to the streaming giant’s Twitter account showed actor Victor Dorobantu wearing a blue-screen suit with his bare hand exposed