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- ↑ Petski, Denise (September 15, 2021). "'Wednesday': Gwendoline Christie Joins Tim Burton's Addams Family Netflix Series". Deadline . Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2024). "'Wednesday': Billie Piper Among Season 2 Cast Additions, Catherine Zeta-Jones & Luis Guzmán Upped To Series Regulars As Production Starts". Deadline . Retrieved December 6, 2024.