Catherine Zeta-Jones proposes good old Danny DeVito to play one of the most iconic characters of the Addams Family in Wednesday’s next season, and the truth is that no one expected it.
Netflix is doing great rescuing licenses from the past and breathing new life into the series format. He already did this with Karate Kid, giving rise to the success of Cobra Kai, and now he repeats the formula with the iconic Addams Family, which is delighting us with the Wednesday series.
One of this Wednesday’s stars revealed who would be his ideal choice to play one of the most beloved and still missing characters from the Addams family. In an interview with Variety, Catherine Zeta-Jones, who plays Morticia Addams in the series, surprised to confess that he would love to see Danny DeVito in the role of Cousin That.
The actress explained that the idea came about after meeting DeVito in New York: “We were at our party together and I thought, ‘Why isn’t Danny DeVito coming on Wednesday?’” she said, laughing. Zeta-Jones maintains a close relationship with the actor, as her husband, Michael Douglas, was DeVito’s roommate decades ago.
When asked which character he could play, Zeta-Jones didn’t hesitate long: “Cousin Eso. He’s going to kill me for saying that. He’ll say, ‘Do you really want me to cover my entire face with hair? Thank you very much, Catherine.’ But it would be great.”
For those who don’t remember, Cousin That is one of the most peculiar and remembered members of the Addams family. He is famous for being completely covered in hair and for his unintelligible voice. His first appearance was in the original 1964 series, played by Felix Silla and Roger Arroyo, and since then he has had multiple incarnations in film and television.
Although producers of Wednesday They have not yet confirmed whether Primo Eso will appear in the third season, which is scheduled to film in 2026. The idea of seeing Danny DeVito in the role excited fans.
Of course, because the character is covered from head to toe and has a distorted voice, it would be almost impossible to recognize the actor beneath the costume. Even so, many fans already imagine that the writers could find an excuse to show his face, even if just once.
We’ll see if Catherine Zeta-Jones’ proposal ends up coming true in the next seasons of Wednesdayone of Netflix’s most successful productions.
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