Months of anticipation, and finally, Netflix revealed the first official look at Lady Gaga in the eagerly awaited second season of Wednesday. The news came on September 1, two days before the Part 2 premiere on September 3. The pop star takes on the role of Rosaline Rotwood, a new and mysterious teacher at Nevermore Academy.
The first picture is Lady Gaga wearing an otherworldly white dress, complete with long blonde hair and perfectly shaped eyebrows. Riding on her shoulder is Thing, the favorite disembodied hand from the Addams family realm. Netflix tagged the photo: “A vision in venom. Here’s your first look at Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood.”
Who is Rosaline Rotwood?
Netflix has not spilled any details about Gaga’s character. We do know that Rosaline Rotwood is a “legendary Nevermore teacher who intersects with Wednesday.” Whether she’s a new member of the faculty or a character from the school’s dark past remains to be seen. Fans are already speculating over whether she might be connected to past characters — or even the Addams family line.
New Music Release Together with the Show
In line with her guest spot on the show, Lady Gaga will also debut her brand-new song called “The Dead Dance” on September 3. The hit was originally teased at the Graveyard Gala of the events that took place in New York City by Netflix and Spotify. The song will allegedly connect with the themes and atmosphere of Wednesday, merging Gaga’s classic dark glam aesthetic with the gothic tone of the show.
Netflix announced the music release on social media:
“You heard it from Mother Monster. Lady Gaga’s new song The Dead Dance will be out on September 3 and in Wednesday Part II.”
What to Expect from Part 2 of Wednesday Season 2
The latter half of Season 2 has high stakes and surprise twists in store. A surprising teaser announced the return of Gwendoline Christie’s character, Principal Weems, who passed away in Season 1 now seen as Wednesday’s spirit guide. The story will trace Wednesday’s steps as she unravels a dark family book to prevent a prophecy and save her best friend Enid’s life, ending in a clash with Tyler.
You heard it from Mother Monster
— Netflix (@netflix) August 29, 2025
Lady Gaga's new song 'The Dead Dance' will be out on September 3 and in Wednesday Part II ☠️ pic.twitter.com/Fx9UTBg7s4
Guest stars this season are Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Haley Joel Osment, Christopher Lloyd, and more bringing even more excitement to the already star-filled show.
