Will 'Wednesday' S2 Repeat the Same Mistake That Killed 'American Horror Story'?
Lady Gaga's role in Wednesday Season 2 has sparked a debate among fans, many of whom are worried about the casting decision. Here's what could go wrong with Wednesday, if it follows the American Horror Story path.
Few people in the music industry can boast a successful film career. Lady Gaga's role in Machete Kills earned her a Golden Raspberry. This could have ended the career of an insecure newcomer, but Lady Gaga is not one of them.
After the failure, she landed a role in Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, and in 2016, she won a Golden Globe for her performance. In 2019, she received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her role in Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born.
Lady Gaga Confirmed Her Role on 'Wednesday' at Tudum 2025
On May 31, Lady Gaga performed at the Season 2 announcement of Wednesday at Tudum 2025, where she confirmed her participation in the series. The singer performed the new hit "Abracadabra," in which Jenna Ortega, who plays Wednesday, appeared.
In Season 2 of Wednesday, Lady Gaga will play Rosaline Rotwood, the legendary teacher at Nevermore Academy. One might think that inviting a star like Lady Gaga would increase interest in the project.
However, AHS's history shows that excessive focus on a celebrity at the expense of the plot can lead to failure.
Lady Gaga's Participation in 'Wednesday' Season 2 Has Many Fans Worried
In this article, we discussed one of the main reasons for the downfall of AHS – Ryan Murphy's casting strategy. He began inviting popular personalities without acting experience to play important roles. Their participation alone attracted attention to the project.
Of all the stars invited to AHS, Lady Gaga received the most positive reaction from fans. However, many viewers still believe that Lady Gaga lacks the acting experience necessary to appear confident onscreen. Redditor ItsMrChristmas wrote:
“That woman is an absolute charisma black hole when she tries to act. I hope it's just a short cameo because while [...] that woman is an excellent singer songwriter and stage performer? She clearly can't handle scripted projects.”
Some believe that Lady Gaga was invited to play a role on Wednesday because of the popular TikTok trend. Reddit user Optimal-Pen-3226 commented:
“I think it's due to the TikTok Bloody Mary trend, which included a video of Wednesday dancing with the song used.”
'Wednesday's Fate Depends on Whether Its Creators Learn the AHS' Lesson
There's no need to panic yet. Lady Gaga may only appear in a small but spectacular role. However, the creators should learn from the mistakes of AHS and ensure that celebrity casting does not overshadow the plot.
If Wednesday retains its uniqueness, the second season has a good chance of matching the success of the first. But, if the show goes down the path of AHS, it may suffer the same fate as many projects that lost their soul for the sake of hype.
'Wednesday' Season 2 Release Date
The second season of Wednesday will be released on Netflix in two parts, each consisting of four episodes. The first part will be released on August 6, the second – on September 3.
