Netflix’s “Wednesday” Based on the character of the same name from the popular Charles Addams cartoon The Addams Family, is a coming-of-age story with a spooky twist. The supernatural horror comedy tv series created by Tim Burton, Alfred Gough, and Miles Millar follows Wednesday Addams, an unusual teenager with a penchant for all things gothic.
To hone her psychic abilities, she enrolls at Nevermore Academy and meets various new peers while trying to solve a series of supernatural murders that have plagued the city of Jericho.
As Wednesday tries to make sense of so many changes around her, she delves into the mysterious past of her parents, Morticia and Gomez, and uncovers some shocking secrets. With a talented cast that includes Jenna Ortega, Riki Lindhome, Gwendoline Christie, Hunter Doohan, and more, the show will enthrall viewers with its chilling storytelling and keep them on edge for more.
In addition, the mesmerizing sets of the academy and the murderous city with Tim Burton’s signature gothic stamp make one wonder where the whole ‘Wednesday’ is going.
Where Was Wednesday Series Filmed?
Wednesday is completely shot in Romania, particularly in Bucharest and Transylvania. According to reports, principal photography on the initial iteration of the Netflix series began on September 13, 2021, and was completed after six months at the end of March 2022.
Due to the attractive cash discounts, tax incentives for film production as well as fast permits, Romania is a favorite production location for many directors. In addition, the breathtaking landscape of forested mountains, Gothic castles, and walled cities creates the perfect setting for a show like the one starring Jenny Ortega.
Romania
“Wednesday” appears mainly in and around Bucharest, Romania’s capital and commercial center. For the debut season, the cast and crew were primarily based in the film studios in Bucharest, AKA Buftea Studios, where an elaborate set of the city was built.
Located at Strada Studioului 1 in Buftea, a town 20 kilometers northwest of Bucharest, the studio has been operating for approximately 70 years and has hosted the production of more than 600 films.
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Buftea Studios has 19 fully equipped sound stages and four indoor water tanks, along with hi-tech equipment for construction, SFX, props, set decoration, and post-production. In addition to using the premises of the renowned studio, the team of the Netflix show is filming several scenes around the capital.
Located on the banks of the Dâmbovița River, Bucharest was first documented as early as 1459. It has been the capital of the state since 1862 and is a major center of art, media, and culture.
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The city attracts countless tourists every year and has many interesting places such as the Palace of Parliament, the Arcul de Triumf, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Romanian Athenaeum. In addition, Bucharest has appeared in several films and TV shows such as ‘Watcher’ ‘The Contractor’, ‘Voyagers’, and ‘Killing Eve.
Key parts of “Wednesday” season 1 were reportedly shot in the mountainous regions of Transylvania, a region that covers central Romania. The film crew likely shot sequences around their base camp in Predeal, a mountain resort in the Brasov district.
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Surrounded by the Carpathians and the Apusen Mountains, Transylvania is known for its vampire folklore and is home to some of Romania’s favorite UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Some are the Dacian fortresses in the Orăștie Mountains, the historical center of Sighișoara, and the mining cultural landscape of Roșia Montană.
