DiscoverThe FrontWednesday: Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega get their goth on
Wednesday: Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega get their goth on

Wednesday: Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega get their goth on

Update: 2025-09-05
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Behind the black clothes and deadpan stare, we look at how Wednesday became a global sensation - from the show's gothic roots to the viral TikTok dance that made an outcast a cultural icon. Director Tim Burton and star Jenna Ortega join us to reveal how they introduced this classic character to a new generation.

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The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

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Wednesday: Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega get their goth on

Wednesday: Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega get their goth on

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