Netflix has released the first official trailer and release date for "Wednesday: Season 2," which is believed to have been the biggest production ever filmed in Ireland.
Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the creators and executive producers of "Wednesday: Season 2" described filming in Ireland as "truly magical" to Netflix blog Tudum.
“It adds a sense of timeless beauty, wonder, and epic spectacle to the world of Wednesday,” they said.
“It’s no coincidence that 'Dracula' author Bram Stoker hailed from Dublin, and his stories were inspired by the stories of Irish folklore.”
You can watch the official teaser trailer for "Wednesday: Season 2" here:
"Wednesday: Season 2" release date
Netflix announced on April 23 that "Wednesday: Season 2" will premiere in two installments, with Part 1 debuting on August 6, followed by Part 2 on September 3.
The logline for the second series of "Wednesday: Season 2" says: "Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await.
"This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem.
"Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
"Creator/showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar return for the spine-tingling second season of WEDNESDAY, alongside executive producer and director Tim Burton."
The second season has a lot to live up to as the first season of "Wednesday," which was filmed in Romania, remains Netflix's most popular show of all time.
"Wednesday: Season 2" (Helen Sloan / Netflix)
Ireland's biggest ever production
Last summer, it was reported that "Wednesday: Season 2" was set to be the biggest production ever filmed in Ireland.
Then-Taoiseach Simon Harris visited Ashford Studios in Co Wicklow last July to meet the "Wednesday: Season 2" team, including director Tim Burton.
"I'm delighted to see Ireland continues to be chosen as a location to film series and movies which supports our economy, creates jobs, showcases our creative talents, and promotes our country on a global stage," Harris said afterward.
Netflix also praised Ireland as a filming location, with Anna Mallett, VP Production EMEA at Netflix, saying last summer: “Ireland has a thriving production sector, and Netflix has a keen interest in its long-term potential.
"In recent years, we have invested substantially in productions made in Ireland such as 'The Siege of Jadotville,' 'The Wonder,' 'Bodkin,' and 'Vikings: Valhalla.'
"Netflix is planning to produce Marian Keyes' 'Grown Ups' and Lisa McGee’s 'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast' series in Ireland too.
"We’re so proud to now bring the cultural juggernaut that is 'Wednesday' to Ireland, as the country’s biggest production, it will create jobs and add millions of Euros to the Irish economy.”
Lindsay Sloane, Head of MGM Television, further added: “Ireland has long been a home for MGM Television productions from the original 'Vikings' in 2012, to 'Vikings: Valhalla,' and now 'Wednesday.'
"We have found resources in Ireland to be top notch and an incredibly skilled group of professionals and apprentices that help bring our productions to life.
"We are proud to be a part of the growing television and film community.”
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"Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega loves Ireland
While Netflix sang Ireland's praises, so did Jenna Ortega, the star of the streaming platform's smash hit series.
"I love it there," Ortega told Stephen Colbert earlier this year - though she admitted she found the weather to be "s--t."
When Colbert asked if she liked the Irish accent, Ortega said: "I actually love the Irish accent.
"I don't understand - I think people are being jerks when they say they can't understand what they're saying."
She added: "I remember when I went there, I didn't even like Guinness or anything like that, I hate beer.
"And by the end, I was singing in a pub at 2 in the morning with a group of people I had never met before."
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