The hit series on Netflix, Wednesday – Produced by MGM Television – was a huge hit in 2023. The first season (filmed in Romania) garnered over 250 million views and won four Emmy Awards. It was revealed in late 2023 that the second season will be filmed in County Wicklow, Ireland, the site wrote. diverse.
For Screen Ireland, Ireland's state-owned film agency – which, since its relaunch in 1993, has produced countless major films and television programmes including Star Wars: The Force Awakens He also helped create the film –
the Wednesday In terms of budget, this will be the country's largest production to date.
To celebrate the news, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris visited the set, where he met with series director Tim Burton, as well as other Irish creatives working on the production.
I am delighted to see Ireland continue to be chosen as a filming location for series and films that support our economy, create jobs, showcase our creative talent and promote our country on the world stage.
Simon Harris said.
Anna Mallet, Netflix's VP of Europe, Middle East and Africa, said that in recent years significant amounts of money have been invested in productions made in Ireland. This was the case, for example, Vikings: Valhallathe Siege of Jadotville Or the Bodkin.
“Ireland has long been home to MGM Television productions (…),” said Lindsay Sloan, President of MGM Television. “We have found the resources in Ireland to be first-class, with incredibly skilled professionals helping to bring our productions to life.”
