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What really took people by surprise was a throwback photo from 2016 that showed the actress with one future co-star from Wednesday. A wave of nostalgia mixed in with almost crazy excitement swept over the masses. The Game of Thrones actress had just posted the photo, cryptically mentioning their connection-in some strange way-before the Netflix series went on to become an international sensation of such magnitude. It gives the show a fascinating insight into its pre-production history.
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The photograph was taken in August 2016. Christie is wearing an elegant strapless gown and smiling beautifully for the camera while a gentleman dressed in tuxedo-style clothing completes the scene. And the mood is very casual yet classic, with dim lights shrouding them in mystery. And Christie’s caption? “WHO KNEW?” followed by a ghost emoji and a black heart emoji alongside the official Wednesday Netflix tag.
Its intrigue only heightens with the identity of the lady accompanying Christie-who would much later go on to act opposite Principal Weems in the Addams Family world. The photograph stands as evidence that these two actors actually met each other years before they were cast into what shall be considered Netflix’s most lucrative original series.
The fans swarmed in the comments section immediately, in excitement and recognition. One comment summarizes the collective response given across the board: “OMG ! You met Dort. But you are the best principal of Nevermore Weems. Pls come back for S3” – referring to both characters, expressing a hope for Christie coming back to the show.
This acted as a perfect vehicle for instant discussion between the two principals and the contrast between their characters. One said, “The one on the right is my favourite principal 👀😍😌,” whereas another responded, “Weems is much better I adore Gwendoline Christie sm🙌❤️”-which basically means that the passion for both Principal characters is equally split between the fanbase.
Comments highlighted the great irony of eventual casting. One suggested, “Tim Burton knew 🙌 🖤,” implying that the director himself might have known of the previous connection before he began casting the show. Another just said: “What a dream team. Omigod. 😍😍😍.”
The revelation couldn’t have been more timely, given the recent inclination of Wednesday itself towards another direction for its third season. Dramatically, the first season featured the death of Christie’s character, and fans have been rallying for her return ever since-this very sentiment was mirrored in the comments on this post.
A few comments were hilarious. One user commented: “I don’t care what people say this is Mr and Mrs Pink,” with another replying of the co-star: “Man loves playing a Psycho, and is pretty good at it 😂 one of my favourite actors.”
This again goes to show how small the industry is, as chance meetings do the rounds and maybe lead to working together in the future. In addition, it also goes to show how much Christie likes having fun with her fans by throwing back little hints that fuel their enjoyment of the end product.
The Wednesday franchise continues to burgeon, fueled by rumors about a possible season and interlude series; hence, such a nostalgic throwback makes for a perfect transition to the promising future of this franchise. Such added ephemera just elevates the iconic world that Tim Burton has so painstakingly built, having these two actors hanging out together years ago before becoming a part of the same iconic series.
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For TV buffs, this post is definitely more than a mere throwback- instead, it is a realization that occasionally, the best creative partnerships begin brewing for years, often unbeknownst even to those involved.