Inside Wednesdays Irish makeover: These filming locations officially made season 2!

The new season of Netflix's hit series Wednesday saw production relocated from Romania to Ireland, causing much anticipation amongst Irish fans who were eager to see what locations would officially feature in the show. 

Filming of the show in Ireland proved to be a milestone in the Irish film industry, as it became the largest television production ever-hosted with expanded studio space and local from local crews. 

The series stars Jenna Ortega, as title character Wednesday Addams. New cast members include: Steve Buscemi as Principal Barry Dort, Billie Piper as Isadora Capri, Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Hester Frump, Haley Joel Osmet as Chet aka ‘The Scalper’ and Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rootwood. 

Commenting on her time filming in Ireland, Ortega reflected: “It was wonderful. The crew was so hardworking, so sweet. Everybody here really felt like a family and it’s wonderful that they’ve all shot together so much. My favourite thing was just how kind the people are, but also the countryside was really nice. I did my best to see as much of the island as I could while I was there. I went north, south, east, west, I went all over. I’m pretty proud of myself.”  

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According to Tourism Ireland, co-creators Miles Millar and Alfred Gough explained how the Irish landscapes created “a sense of timeless beauty, wonder, and epic spectacle to the world of Wednesday”. 

Three years later after the release of season 1, fans can finally see what locations across counties Dublin, Wicklow and Offaly made the cut.

Ashford Studios 

Ashford Studio’s in County Wicklow served as the central production local for the filming of season 2. 

Prior to filming starting, the studio complex underwent a major expansion, which saw 170,000 square feet being added to accommodate the scale of production for the project. 

Due to this expansion, Netflix’s production team was able to create elaborate sets for filming. 

Powerscourt Demesne 

The other location that made the final cut for season two of Wednesday is Powerscourt Demesne in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. 

Powerscourt Demesne is a historic estate used during filming for its landscape gardens, stone terraces, and possessing one of Ireland’s tallest waterfalls.  

Despite being used for in filming to provide dramatic natural backdrop for scenes, the estates bright greenery presented a challenge for Wednesdays signature dark and gothic aesthetic. 

Ortega joked that: “The only real challenge we had was fighting the green. It was so bright for the show. Suddenly, the Addams looked alive.” 

Powerscourt Demesne has previously been used as a filming location for films such as Disenchanted (2022) as well as Netflix show Vikings: Valhalla. 

Trinity College Dublin 

Trinity College Dublin features in Season 2 of Wednesday to replicate New Jerseys’ Newark Airport. 

In order to recreate the airport scenes, the production team used the business school in Trinity College Dublin to create the busy airport terminal. 

The business school’s security desk was transformed into an airline check-in counter. 

The Phil Council Room inside the Graduate Memorial Building was also used for various interior shots across the season. 

While filming was going on in the college for season two of Wednesday, the buildings remained open for student and staff. 

Dean’s Grange 

Another site where filming took place on location was Dean’s Grange cemetery in Dublin. 

One of the largest cemeteries in Dublin, Dean's Grange is known best for its historical headstones and tree lined paths. 

The cemetery features in a scene starring Joanna Lumley in episode 4 of the new season. 

Commenting to STV News in July 2025, on her time filming in Ireland, Lumley reminisced: “There’s something in Ireland which is slightly otherworldly, and it embraced the whole feeling of Wednesday.”

Charleville Castle 

Charleville Castle in County Offaly is the last Irish location to be featured and it can be seen in the first four episodes of season 2. 

The castle appears as the backdrop for many of the scenes which are set in Nevermore Academy. 

Built originally in 1789, the castle is a prominent example of Gothic Revival architecture in Ireland, creating the perfect aesthetic to match that of Wednesday. 

Charleville Castle has previously been used in other film production such as Becoming Jane (2007) and The Green Knight (2020). 

With the second part of season 2 due to be released this Wednesday September 3, the wait is nearly over for Irish fans who are waiting to see what locations will feature in the final four episodes of the season. 

Wednesday season 2 is available to stream on Netflix with the first part of the season out now and the second part being released on Wednesday, September 3.