Wow Finding a star for ‘Wednesday’ who embodies ‘Family’ values with her own kooky twist

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There was a great deal riding on the projecting decision for the lead

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protagonist of the new Netfilx series “Wednesday.” notwithstanding

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somebody who could pull off dreadful, silly, baffling and creepy, the job

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of raven-haired, ponytail interlaced Wednesday Addams expected to go

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to a youthful entertainer who could adapt to the situation of playing a person from such a famous property.

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“It’s always a little bit daunting when you start a process with such

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legacy and storied roles around it,” casting director John Papsidera said in a chat with

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