Who directed Wednesday?

Tim Burton is the director of Wednesday.

Wednesday is a popular Netflix show created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. It is a coming-of-age supernatural comedy show that gained millions of views within its 1st week of release. The show is a modernized take on the Addams family created by Charles Addams. The show got popular because of its gothic aesthetic and well-written storytelling. The unique look of Wednesday is credited to the director of the show, Tim Burton.

Tim Burton is known for his gothic aesthetic and fantasy films. His involvement in the show aligns perfectly with the eccentric and unconventional world of the Addams Family. This is his first time directing a TV show. Let’s take a look at his career and his involvement in the show.

Tim Burton’s Direction in Wednesday

Tim Burton is the director as well as executive producer of the show. He directed the first four episodes of the show. His attention to detail helped create a gothic environment, making the show feel more authentic. Tim Burton joined the show because, when he first read Alfred Gough and Miles Millar's script for Wednesday, he resonated with the story. He related to the character of Wednesday because she was an outcast, even in a school full of outcasts.

To create the aesthetic of Wednesday, he brought people who he collaborates with frequently including Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, production designer Mark Scruton, and composer Danny Elfman. He was specific about the coloring, framing, and lenses that should be used for the scenes. His artistic vision and attention to detail were praised by the audience and people who worked with him on the set of Wednesday, including Jenna Ortega.

Tim Burton will be continuing his role as director and executive producer in the 2nd season of the show. He will be directing the first four episodes of Season 2.

Tim Burton’s other work

Timothy Walter Burton, popularly known as Tim Burton, is a renowned American director, screenwriter, animator, and producer, born on August 25, 1958, in Burbank, California, United States. He is known for his gothic, horror, and supernatural fantasy films. He graduated from the California Institute of the Arts, where he studied character animation. He worked on many films as an animator including The Fox and the Hound (1981), Tron (1982), and The Black Cauldron (1985).

He made his debut as a director with the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure in 1985. He gained popularity with the film Beetlejuice (1988) starring Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Catherine O’Hara, and Edward Scissorhands (1990) starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. He is best known for his work in Batman (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Planet of the Apes (2001), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Corpse Bride (2005), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Dark Shadows (2012), etc.

Over his long career, Tim Burton has won and been nominated for many awards for his work in various films, including a Primetime Emmy Award, nominations for the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Awards. In 2007, he was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival.