Hollywood just can’t stop surprising us! In a revelation that no one saw coming, pop superstar Camila Cabello has dropped a bombshell about her connection to Netflix’s mega-hit Wednesday.
In an exclusive interview, Camila confessed:
“I was actually offered the lead role in Wednesday… but things didn’t work out because we just couldn’t see eye to eye creatively.”
Yes, you read that right — the Grammy-nominated singer nearly became the world’s most famous gothic teen before Jenna Ortega ever put on those iconic black braids.
The Role That Could Have Changed Everything
According to insiders, the production team was seriously considering Cabello for the role of Wednesday Addams during early casting talks. “They wanted a fresh, unconventional face to reimagine the character,” one source revealed.
But behind closed doors, creative clashes quickly began to surface. Cabello reportedly pushed for a more “musical and dramatic” spin on the character, while director Tim Burton envisioned the darker, deadpan Wednesday fans now know and love.
“It Just Wasn’t Meant to Be”
Camila admitted she was heartbroken when the talks collapsed:
“I loved the script, I loved the character… but sometimes the universe has other plans. And in the end, Jenna did an amazing job.”
Still, fans can’t stop imagining what the series would have looked like if Cabello had stepped into the role. Would Wednesday have been more glamorous, more emotional… maybe even more rebellious?
Fans React With Shock and Curiosity
As soon as the news broke, social media exploded:
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“Camila as Wednesday?? I can’t even picture it!”
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“What a sliding doors moment… This could’ve been a whole different show.”
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“Tim Burton was right, but wow… Camila would’ve been iconic.”
What’s Next for Camila?
While Cabello may have lost her chance to play Wednesday, this revelation has sparked speculation: could she still appear in Season 3 as a new, mysterious character? Netflix has yet to comment — but with the show’s history of shocking twists, nothing seems impossible.