“Below Deck Down Under” season 2 producers have been praised online after stepping in and stopping two potential sexual assault incidents happening.
21.07.2023 - 14:39 / usmagazine.com
Wednesday was the talk of the town when it premiered on Netflix — but not all of the discourse was positive.
The series reintroduced fans to a new version of Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) in November 2022. During season 1, the titular character attempted to master her psychic powers at Nevermore Academy while dealing with a killing spree at the hands of a mysterious monster.
Wednesday Addams previously became a cultural phenomenon after the Addams Family adaptation came out in the ’90s. Christina Ricci, who became a household name playing Wednesday Addams in in two movies, surprised viewers when she appeared in the Netflix version.
Following its debut, the streaming service reported that Wednesday was the second most-watched English-language series.
Wednesday was ultimately renewed for season 2 after scoring two Golden Globe nominations — including a best actress nod for Ortega. Wednesday also received multiple Emmy nominations, one of which was Outstanding Comedy Series.
Behind the scenes, however, a string of unexpected scandals and controversial moments sparked conversation.
Scroll down for details on the drama behind the hit Netflix series:
In March 2023, Ortega raised eyebrows after claiming she was “changing lines” while filming Wednesday.
“The script supervisor thought that I was, like, going with something, and then I would have to sit down with the writers and they would be like, ‘Wait, what happened to this scene?’ And I would have to go through and explain why I couldn’t do certain things,” the actress said on the “Armchair Expert” podcast at the time. “I don’t think I’ve ever had to put my foot down on a set in the way that I had to on Wednesday.”
She added: “Everything that she does, everything that I had to play,
“Below Deck Down Under” season 2 producers have been praised online after stepping in and stopping two potential sexual assault incidents happening.
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