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It Took Three Years To Make 8 Episodes Of 'Wednesday', Why Did It Take So Long?
The long production time of 'Wednesday' was due to various factors including location changes, strikes, and complex visual effects.
Three years of waiting for eight episodes remains a frustrating reality for fans of Wednesday. However, creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar emphasize that this lengthy production time was not merely a choice, but a consequence of circumstances and the way the series is made.
According to the showrunners, the delay had multiple causes. The production had to move from Romania to Ireland, and the writers' strike played a role as well. Additionally, the high standard of visual effects takes significantly more time than in other series.
Nonetheless, this does not mean that the third season will take as long to arrive. Gough has indicated that work is currently underway in the writers' room for Season 3. "We are quite far along in the preparation, although the focus is currently on the launch of Season 2", the creator said. This suggests that development on the follow-up will not take years to get started.
Another point of interest is the involvement of Tim Burton. He directed half of the episodes in the first two seasons. According to Millar, his return completely depends on his schedule. "He loves working with the cast, but it remains to be seen whether he is available", he explained.
The comparison to their previous work Smallville shows just how significant the difference is. While over twenty episodes were filmed in nine months back then, it now takes just as long to make only eight episodes of Wednesday. Millar emphasized that 18 months is really the minimum needed to get a new season ready from filming to release.
According to the showrunners, the delay had multiple causes. The production had to move from Romania to Ireland, and the writers' strike played a role as well. Additionally, the high standard of visual effects takes significantly more time than in other series.
Writing And Looking Ahead
Nonetheless, this does not mean that the third season will take as long to arrive. Gough has indicated that work is currently underway in the writers' room for Season 3. "We are quite far along in the preparation, although the focus is currently on the launch of Season 2", the creator said. This suggests that development on the follow-up will not take years to get started.
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Another point of interest is the involvement of Tim Burton. He directed half of the episodes in the first two seasons. According to Millar, his return completely depends on his schedule. "He loves working with the cast, but it remains to be seen whether he is available", he explained.
Comparison To Smallville
The comparison to their previous work Smallville shows just how significant the difference is. While over twenty episodes were filmed in nine months back then, it now takes just as long to make only eight episodes of Wednesday. Millar emphasized that 18 months is really the minimum needed to get a new season ready from filming to release.
