Lady Gaga in Wednesday? 5 Shocking Signs for 2025
Could Lady Gaga join Nevermore Academy? From the 'Bloody Mary' trend to Tim Burton's style, we unpack 5 shocking signs she might be in Wednesday Season 2.
Jordan Hayes
Entertainment journalist and pop culture analyst with a passion for all things wonderfully weird.
Lady Gaga in Wednesday? 5 Shocking Signs for 2025
It started, as so many wonderful and weird things do, on TikTok. A sped-up version of Lady Gaga’s 2011 track “Bloody Mary” became the unofficial, yet perfect, anthem for Jenna Ortega’s iconic dance in the Netflix sensation, Wednesday. The trend exploded, a beautiful Frankenstein’s monster of pop culture stitched together by fans. It was so massive that Gaga herself recreated the dance, and the show’s official accounts gave their blessing. It was a fun, viral moment. But what if it was more? What if it was a premonition?
The internet has been buzzing with whispers, theories, and a whole lot of hope that the Mother Monster herself could be checking into Nevermore Academy for Season 2. At first, it sounds like pure fan fantasy. But when you start connecting the kooky, spooky dots, the idea seems less like a dream and more like an inevitability. The evidence is mounting, and frankly, it’s compelling. Forget the rumors; let’s look at the signs. Here are five shocking reasons why we believe Lady Gaga could be making her grand entrance into the world of Wednesday in 2025.
The Viral Spark That Redefined a Hit
Let's not underestimate the power of that viral moment. When fans swapped The Cramps for Gaga, they didn't just create a trend; they tapped into a shared cultural understanding. They recognized that the DNA of Lady Gaga—the theatricality, the celebration of the outsider, the embrace of the macabre—is the very same DNA that flows through the black-and-white veins of the Addams Family universe.
Sign 1: The 'Bloody Mary' Connection is More Than a Trend
This wasn't just a one-sided fan creation. The response was immediate and mutual. Jenna Ortega called the fan edits “very strange” but was clearly flattered, and the official Wednesday social media accounts leaned into it heavily. The most significant endorsement, however, came from Gaga herself. Posting a video of her own version of the dance, complete with pigtails and gothic glam, she captioned it, “You’re welcome at Haus of Gaga anytime (and bring Thing with you, we love paws around here 😉).”
This public exchange between a global superstar and the team behind one of Netflix's biggest shows ever isn't just good social media strategy. It's a bridge. It establishes a public, positive relationship and a clear mutual admiration. In Hollywood, these are the kinds of sparks that light the fire of future collaborations. It put Gaga directly on the radar of the show's creators in a way that no agent's pitch ever could.
A Match Made in Macabre Heaven
Beyond a single song, the pairing of Lady Gaga and the world of Wednesday just feels… right. It's like finding the one puzzle piece you didn't know was missing. This is largely thanks to the two creative forces at play: Gaga’s entire artistic persona and Tim Burton’s signature aesthetic.
Sign 2: Tim Burton's Penchant for the Theatrical
Tim Burton, the executive producer and director of four Wednesday episodes, has built his entire career on a foundation of gothic fantasy and a deep love for the gloriously strange. His films are populated by misunderstood outcasts, flamboyant villains, and characters with immense visual flair. Who embodies that more in the 21st century than Lady Gaga?
From her infamous meat dress to her avant-garde music videos and elaborate stage personas, Gaga is a walking, breathing Burton character. He has a history of casting performers with strong, unique identities. While his go-to is often Johnny Depp, he appreciates artists who bring a complete, realized persona to the table. Gaga isn’t just an actress; she's a performance artist. The thought of Burton directing her—guiding her unique energy within his meticulously crafted world—is almost too perfect. He wouldn't have to build a character for her; he would simply have to unleash her.
From Pop Queen to Gotham's Menace
If this were 2012, casting Gaga in a major acting role might seem like a gimmick. But this is 2025. Lady Gaga is no longer just a pop star who acts; she is an actress, period. And a damn good one.
Sign 3: Gaga's Golden Globe-Winning Acting Chops
Her transformation has been remarkable. She won a Golden Globe for her role in American Horror Story: Hotel—a show that certainly shares some thematic DNA with Wednesday. She earned an Oscar nomination for her raw, vulnerable performance in A Star Is Born. She then completely transformed into the calculating Patrizia Reggiani in House of Gucci, proving her incredible range.
But the biggest piece of evidence is her upcoming role. In 2024, she's set to star as Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie à Deux. Taking on one of the most iconic, unhinged, and theatrical characters in modern fiction is a massive statement. It demonstrates her fearlessness and her attraction to complex, psychologically dark roles. Stepping from the chaos of Gotham into the spooky halls of Nevermore wouldn't be a stretch; it would be a logical next step. She's proven she can handle the darkness and the drama.
Sign 4: The Digital Breadcrumbs and Whispers
Here’s where we put on our tinfoil hats, but stay with us. In the world of high-profile productions, schedules are everything. Wednesday Season 2 is slated to begin filming in Ireland in the spring of 2024. While Gaga’s schedule is always packed, eagle-eyed fans have noted a conspicuous gap in her known public commitments in that exact timeframe, post-Joker press tour.
Furthermore, there have been quiet, unconfirmed murmurs on social media—a follow here, a liked post there—connecting Gaga’s inner circle with the Wednesday production team. While these are just whispers, they often precede official announcements. Remember the Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire denials for Spider-Man: No Way Home? The internet often knows. This isn't concrete proof, but it's the kind of smoke that usually signals a fire.
Who Could She Be at Nevermore?
This is the most exciting part: if Gaga were to join the cast, who would she play? The possibilities are deliciously endless. She has the presence to be a formidable new figure at Nevermore, either as a friend or foe.
Sign 5: The Role That's Waiting for Her
She's unlikely to be a student. The most logical fit is a new, powerful faculty member at Nevermore Academy, which is certainly in need of some staff after the… events of Season 1. Imagine Lady Gaga as:
- A Siren Music Teacher: A glamorous, enigmatic professor who teaches the outcast sirens how to control their powers of persuasion. Her class would be part music theory, part dangerous seduction. Her connection to music makes this an obvious and brilliant fit.
- A Rival Matriarch: The head of a rival, and perhaps more extreme, outcast family or faction, putting her in direct opposition to Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones). A showdown between Zeta-Jones and Gaga would be a masterclass in commanding screen presence.
- The New Headmistress: With Principal Weems... indisposed, Nevermore needs a new leader. Gaga could portray a mysterious, stylish, and morally ambiguous headmistress with her own dark agenda for the school.
- A Famous Nevermore Alumna: Perhaps a celebrity psychic or artist who returns to the school as a guest lecturer, bringing chaos and a hidden motive with her.
Each of these roles would leverage her unique talents—her musicality, her fashion-forward sensibilities, and her ability to portray immense power and vulnerability. She wouldn't just be a guest star; she could be a pivotal character who shapes the entire season.
The Final Verdict
Look, nothing is confirmed until Netflix or Lady Gaga herself says so. But the pieces are all there. The viral fan-casting, the mutual admiration, Tim Burton’s aesthetic, Gaga’s proven acting prowess in dark roles, and the sheer number of perfect character fits make this more than just a pipe dream. It’s a collaboration that makes too much sense not to happen.
The casting of Lady Gaga would be a stroke of genius, elevating an already beloved show into a true cultural event. It’s the kind of bold, exciting choice that audiences crave. So, as we eagerly await news about Season 2, we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled and our ears open. Don’t be surprised if, in 2025, you see Mother Monster walking the hallowed, haunted halls of Nevermore Academy. We, for one, would be dying to see it.