Season two of Netflix hit Wednesday set to be largest production ever filmed in Ireland

Simon Harris (right) meets Wednesday director Tim Burton in Wicklow.

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Media Minister Catherine Martin have visited the set of the hit Netflix series Wednesday with the show's second season set to be the largest production ever filmed in Ireland.

They were joined by the Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland chief executive Désirée Finnegan for the set visit in Wicklow.

The series, based on the daughter in the iconic Addams Family, became a massive hit for Netflix in 2023. Season one of the show was watched by more than 250 million people and took home four Emmy Awards.

The trio met series director Tim Burton as well as showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.

Speaking about the visit, Mr Harris said: "It was a pleasure to visit Netflix’s Wednesday set to see the award-winning team in action and meet acclaimed director and executive producer Tim Burton. 

I'm delighted to see Ireland continues to be chosen as a location to film series and movies which supports our economy, creates jobs, showcases our creative talents and promotes our country on a global stage.

Ms Martin said that the show, which filmed season one in Romania before moving to Wicklow, would "contribute hugely to the Irish economy,"

Her words were echoed by Netlifx's vice president of production for Europe, Anna Mallett, who noted: "Ireland has a thriving production sector, and Netflix has a keen interest in its long-term potential. 

Wednesday director Tim Burton, Taoiseach Simon Harris, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland chief executive Désirée Finnegan and Media Minister Catherine Martin.

"In recent years we have invested substantially in productions made in Ireland such as The Siege of Jadotville, The Wonder, Bodkin, and Vikings: Valhalla."

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Ms Mallett continued: "We’re so proud to now bring the cultural juggernaut that is Wednesday to Ireland, as the country’s biggest production it will create jobs and add millions of euros to the Irish economy.” 

Lindsay Sloane, Head of MGM Television said: "Ireland has long been a home for MGM Television productions from the original Vikings in 2012, to Vikings: Valhalla, and now Wednesday. 

"We have found resources in Ireland to be top notch and an incredibly skilled group of professionals and apprentices that help bring our productions to life. We are proud to be a part of the growing television and film community.”