Wednesday: Fred Armisen Confirms Uncle Fester Spin-off is in the Works

The Wednesday universe is set to expand in a big way as actor Fred Armisen confirms a new spin-off series focused on his character, Uncle Fester. The news comes as the main show continues to break records, with a third season already in development.

September 11, 2025: Netflix is officially extending the darkly funny world of Wednesday. Actor Fred Armisen has confirmed that a spin-off series about his favorite character Uncle Fester is in the works. The announcement, which has everyone talking on social media, comes just a few days after the last episodes of the second season were finally released.

Armisen, who has been a fan favorite for his strange portrayal of the odd Addams family member, made the announcement on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. When asked about the project, he said with enthusiasm, “Yes, we’re working on it.” It’s great… “It’s incredible.” This is the first time a cast member has publicly confirmed the news since rumors of a possible spin-off initially came out in late 2023.

Fans are talking about the program online even if the plot and release date are still a secret. Fans are coming up with possible plots on sites like Reddit. Some of these include a prequel that looks at Fester’s life before he met Wednesday, his unusual criminal past, or his time in the Bermuda Triangle. People have applauded Armisen’s portrayal of Fester for staying true to the character’s rich history while yet giving it a modern spin.

After the huge success of Wednesday Season 2, which got more than 28 million views in its first five days of streaming and topped Netflix’s English TV chart, the spin-off was announced. The Addams family universe is going to get bigger and more creepy and fascinating with a third season of the main show that is also confirmed and will start filming in 2026. Miles Millar, one of the show’s co-creators, remarked, “In Season 3, we’ll see more members of the Addams Family and learn more family secrets!”