Russian model Asami Gate has offered a strikingly risqué take on Wednesday Addams, the gothic teen from Netflix’s hit series ”Wednesday.” While Jenna Ortega’s portrayal steers clear of any sexualization, embracing the character’s deadpan, macabre vibe, Gate’s cosplay takes a far more provocative spin.

Who is Wednesday Addams?

Wednesday Addams was created by cartoonist Charles Addams in the 1930s as part of his darkly humorous New Yorker cartoons. Over decades, she evolved through various adaptations: from the 1960s TV show to two cult 1990s films starring Christina Ricci, plus animated series. Netflix rebooted the character in 2022, casting Jenna Ortega as the deadpan teenage sleuth.

In the show, Wednesday is a 16-year-old with a cold sense of humor, psychic powers, and a complete disregard for social norms. She enrolls in Nevermore Academy, a school for supernatural outcasts like werewolves, vampires, and sirens. There, she unravels eerie mysteries and discovers monstrously unexpected connections, all while maintaining her trademark dispassionate cool.

The first season quickly became Netflix’s most watched English-language series ever at launch. After a three-year wait, season two dropped in August 2025, continuing Wednesday’s dark adventures.

Wednesday season 3 filming updates for 2026

Season three of ”Wednesday” is now filming in Ireland, with the crew relocating to Paris in April 2026. The main characters Wednesday and Enid were spotted near the Eiffel Tower in scenes reportedly filmed on location. Jenna Ortega has returned to her signature black-and-white wardrobe and blunt bangs.

Netflix has confirmed that season three will break from the previous two by shifting the story mostly beyond Nevermore Academy’s grounds. Notably, Eva Green has joined the cast as Aunt Ophelia Frump, while Winona Ryder is set to return. The release date is tentatively slated for late 2026 or early 2027.

Netflix’s ”Wednesday” blends gothic horror, teen mystery, and supernatural intrigue, with no direct equivalent on Apple or Google’s streaming platforms. While other services invest heavily in teen dramas or supernatural thrillers, Netflix’s distinct visual style and dark humor have given ”Wednesday” a standout place in the crowded streaming field.

As the show branches out geographically and deepens its lore-with fresh characters like Eva Green’s Aunt Ophelia-fans and cosplayers alike are watching how the tone evolves. Meanwhile, cosplayers such as Asami Gate are experimenting with interpretations that push Wednesday Addams’s aesthetic into bolder territory, challenging how the series balances gothic innocence and adult edge.