Wednesday Universe Expands: Fred Armisen Teases Spinoff Focusing on Fan-Favorite Character
Wednesday fans have reason to celebrate. A spinoff series centered on Uncle Fester, one of the show’s most popular characters, is officially in the works.
Netflix reportedly loves the character as much as fans do, and the new show is already moving forward.
Rumors of an Uncle Fester spinoff first appeared in 2023, when there was talk of expanding the Wednesday universe. At that time, nothing was confirmed, and the news quickly faded.
The project was confirmed recently when Fred Armisen, who plays Uncle Fester, spoke to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “Yes, it’s happening. Tim Burton is on board,” Armisen said, though he didn’t provide any further details about the series.
.@wednesdayaddams’ Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) is getting his own spinoff! #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/0CAzZxiCDG
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) September 9, 2025
It is expected that the Uncle Fester spinoff will not arrive before Season 3 of Wednesday, so fans may have to wait a while to see more of the eccentric character on screen.
An Uncle Fester spinoff is an exciting idea. The character is fun, unpredictable, and has a lot of comedic potential. It will be interesting to see how the series expands the Wednesday universe. What do you think about Uncle Fester getting his own show? Share your thoughts in the comments.
