Tim Burton's Wednesday Addams as His Alter Ego

Tim Burton directed the Netflix series 'Wednesday,' starring Jenna Ortega as the titular character. The eight episodes have divided audiences and critics. Wednesday is sent to Nevermore Academy, a school for teens with supernatural abilities, where she becomes entangled in a mystery. The series premiered in Italy at Lucca Comics & Games, where Burton drew over 8,000 people in Piazza San Michele. Burton stated he felt like Wednesday as a teenager, sharing her black-and-white perspective. He wanted to explore her interactions at school, with teachers, peers, and her therapist. Burton, who has dealt with mental health issues, sees Wednesday as an inspiration for her clarity and directness. He grew up watching the Addams Family and reading the comics, calling them the emblem of the strange family, like all families.