'Wednesday' Featurette Teases Iconic Character's 'New Chapter,' Reveals More Footage From Netflix Series

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Netflix is going all out as it counts down to the premiere of its anticipated new series, . In an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look released on, ahem, Wednesday, the stars and creative team behind the ambitious series peel back the curtain on what went into bringing Wednesday Addams to life, including why leading lady Jenna Ortega turned out to be the one for the job and intriguing glimpses into the expansive world.In the eight-episode series, Wednesday attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore.As Ortega teases in the video, Wednesday's new home at Nevermore — «the school for all outcasts» — means the Addams teen will be seen adapting to her new environment. «We follow Wednesday as she navigates this new school, new relationships,» the actress previews.

But of course, it being  and all, there's bound to be a mystery involved — and this one involves serial killers and monsters.

According to showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, is not a reboot or a remake, but «a new chapter» in the character's storied history. «This is really a show about her journey into adulthood,» Gough explains.

Added Tim Burton, who is an executive producer/director: «Wednesday is the classic outsider. She sees things in very black and white, mainly black.