Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán Cast as Morticia and Gomez Addams in Netflix ‘Addams Family’ Series

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán Cast as Morticia and Gomez Addams in Netflix ‘Addams Family’ Series. The new Addams Family live-action series, named ‘Wednesday‘ will primarily focus on the character Wednesday Addams as she navigates a more modern world in the 2020s with her unique outlook on life and death.

Related: Tim Burton to Helm New ‘The Addams Family’ Live-Action Series

Previously, Netflix had shared Jenna Ortega (Stuck in the Middle, Elena of Avalor, and Jane the Virgin) would be starring as the series lead. This week, the popular streaming service announced that Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán would star as Wednesday’s parents, Morticia and Gomez Addams. The news was shared with headshots of the new cast members along with the caption:

“Our Addams family is expanding!  Catherine Zeta-Jones will step into the iconic silhouette of Morticia Addams while Luis Guzmán will bring to life the debonair Gomez Addams in the upcoming TV series Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams and directed by Tim Burton.“

Related: Disney Channel’s Jenna Ortega Cast In Leading Role of Tim Burton’s ‘Addams Family’ Series

Wednesday will mark Tim Burton’s first live-action television project. Joining Burton as executive producers will be Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Smallville). Gough and Millar will also co-write the series and act as showrunners throughout production. Netflix has yet to announce a premiere date at this time, so be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things entertainment!

Featured Photo Credit – Source: Netflix / John Russo / Monica Baddar

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