Wandinya: Easter eggs and hidden links you might have missed
WandinyaTim Burton’s series starring Jenna Ortega is already a phenomenon on Netflix. The production, which follows the eldest daughter of the Addams family as she tries to solve a mystery at her new school, has broken records and is already the most successful premiere on streaming. And it is not surprising. with funny and dark touches, it has the “what” of nostalgia, bringing one of the family’s favorite characters to the screen. Plus, of course, the hidden details that make the experience even more interesting. Below you discover Easter egg and references to the original that may have been overlooked.
Allusions to Tim Burton movies
In the scripts, the most attentive eyes can find references to other films of Tim Burton. The information was even confirmed by production designer Mark Scruton. In the coffee shop where Tyler works, for example, you can see a metal weather vane with a “Headless Horseman” design (The Legend of the Headless Knight), as well as Willy Wonka’s hat, Fantastic chocolate factory🇧🇷 In the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy is a shrunken head that references Beetle juice🇧🇷 Taxidermy rats also depict characters in his feature films.
Finger press to open secret room
To open the way to the secret society of Nevermore Academy, Wandinya must cut his fingers twice. If the beat sounds familiar, that’s because it is. it’s the opening sound of the original Addams Family song. By the way, you can listen to it below.
Vandinya’s hatred of pilgrims
:It’s clear from the very first episode that Wandinha despises (or hates) the Pilgrims, and you’ve seen this before in the movie. The Adams Family 2 🇧🇷Addams Family Values), the hero must stage Thanksgiving and deliver a monologue about the cruelty of the Pilgrims before setting the stage on fire.
Fayso’s introduction
In the current episode, Wandinya rescues her brother, Feyoso, from the closet, tied with a red rope and holding an apple in his mouth. In the original 1991 film, he is also shown for the first time wearing a red string and holding an apple. The only difference is that in the feature it is Vandinya who tortures her brother.
hidden family members
It may have gone unnoticed, but some characters from the Addams Family are lurking on set. This is the case of Cousin It, who is depicted on the wall in the basement of the Academy, Morticia’s sister, Aunt Ophelia, who names the dormitory occupied by Wandin, and the case of Grandma Addams, who is mentioned in a book. dialogue.
the gargoyles
The gargoyles that appear at the very beginning of the series also hide the Easter egg. they were meant to represent the various groups in the school, such as vampires and mermaids, and even hinted at a big secret to the series’ “plot”. , which, according to the producers, will be revealed in the future. Can we find out what it is?
