Lady Gaga will guest star in Wednesday season 2 returns in two parts on August 6 and September 3, 2025, with Jenna Ortega continuing to lead the cast as the titular character, and she'll be ed by several newcomers. This includes Thandiwe Newton (Westworld), Steve Buscemi (The Sopranos), Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense), and more.

Lady Gaga's presence will, of course, be a massive deal for a show that's already looking to be one of the most popular television releases of the year. Wednesday's cast is already packed with iconic actors like Christina Ricci and Catherine Zeta-Jones, as well as rising star talent like Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers​​​​​​. The addition of even more famous names like Steve Buscemi, Christopher Lloyd, and, of course, Lady Gaga, could be another boost to the show's widespread cultural appeal.

Lady Gaga Is Playing Rosaline Rotwood In Wednesday Season 2

We Still Don't Know Much About Lady Gaga's Mysterious Character

Netflix revealed that Lady Gaga will be playing the mysterious and enigmatic Rosaline Rotwood, "a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday." This vague description makes it challenging to ascertain precisely what Lady Gaga's role will be in season 2, but it seems like she'll be playing a woman of status and reputation. The "Wednesday Addams" X released the following statement, suggesting a bit more about the role:

The post sums up what we know about Lady Gaga's role in Wednesday so far: close to nothing, and yet it's still exciting. Lady Gaga's performance at Tudum and her recent album release, Mayhem, feel perfectly suited to the show's aesthetic. Her performances at Tudum included "Zombieboy" and "Abracadabra," both from Mayhem, and "Bloody Mary," a pop classic from her 2011 album Born This Way.

Lady Gaga Will Appear In Wednesday Season 2 Part 2

Lady Gaga Won't Be In Part 1

Lady Gaga's character will have a guest-starring role in Part 2, meaning she'll be ing the season for the episodes released in early September. This may be a disappointment for those looking forward to her arrival on the show, but everything we know about her character and her expected appearance suggests that it will be an unforgettable TV moment. Audiences can expect quality over quantity, with Lady Gaga's guest-starring role anticipated as a seminal moment for Wednesday.

Lady Gaga's Guest Star Role Follows Her "Bloody Mary" Song Going Viral With Wednesday's Season 1 Dance Scene

Lady Gaga Has Been Tied To Wednesday Through The Internet Since Season 1

TikTok trends have a way of bringing back older songs, and Lady Gaga's "Bloody Mary" went viral during Wednesday season 1 when paired with the iconic dance scene. Lady Gaga has been tied to the show since the beginning, and she even tried to get Jenna Ortega to dance along to her "Bloody Mary" performance at Tudum. Netflix is leaning into the cultural appeal for Wednesday that was generated by fan discussion and creation during the show's first season.

Given the popularity of this song and the dance from season 1, it would be shocking if Wednesday season 2, part 2, didn't follow up on the moment. The tease during Lady Gaga's Tudum performance could indicate that they're saving this reunion for audiences to see on-screen, hoping to capitalize on the viral draw of the first season with more of the same.

Source: Netflix