Netflix’s Wednesday season 2 just got a major star power boost, as Lady Gaga has officially joined the cast, according to an exclusive report by Entertainment Weekly. The pop icon will star alongside Jenna Ortega, who plays the lead role of Wednesday Addams in the hit series, thrilling fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.

The surprise casting of Lady Gaga has sparked widespread excitement, especially since fans have long speculated about her potential involvement. Clips of Ortega’s viral dance scene from season one, set to Gaga’s song Bloody Mary, fueled speculation about a collaboration. Gaga is reportedly filming her scenes in Europe, though details about her role remain under wraps.

Lady Gaga’s addition comes as no shock to some, as Ortega hinted at a possible collaboration earlier this year. At the 2023 Golden Globes, she told Variety, “I’m sure Netflix would love that,” and suggested that Gaga’s character might have a unique dynamic with Wednesday, similar to the complex mentor relationship seen in season one.

The announcement has sent fans into a frenzy on social media. “Gaga in a Tim Burton project is perfect,” one fan wrote, while others clamored for an iconic dance scene between Gaga and Ortega. Many see this as a natural fit, noting Gaga’s history with dark, theatrical roles and her acclaimed performance in American Horror Story.

This marks a return to TV for Lady Gaga, whose last major acting project was Joker: Folie à Deux. Although the film received mixed reviews, her casting in Wednesday has fans optimistic, with many celebrating the collaboration with Tim Burton as a dream pairing.

While Netflix has yet to confirm the release date for season two, the addition of Lady Gaga is sure to heighten anticipation for the next chapter of the macabre series.