Fred Armisen Confirms WEDNESDAY’s Uncle Fester Spinoff Series Is Moving Forward

Fred Armisen spoke to Jimmy Fallon about the Uncle Fester spinoff, keeping most details to himself, of course. He says that it is fantastic and amazing, among other things. “It’s so fun to do. It feels very organic,” said Armisen. “That’s all I can really say about it as far as the anticipation of it all. I love getting to do it and to embody this character who’s existed for a long time. That’s the fun of it.”

Uncle Fester made a brief yet wonderfully memorable appearance on Wednesday to fans’ delight in season one. And, he returned in season two with a slightly expanded role, including getting committed to a mental institution and picking Wednesday up in the finale for a summer ride up north to find a wolfed-out Enid.

There’s a lot to explore with this mischievous, strange, and highly adventurous character, played by Fred Armisen in the series. He’s basically a criminal mastermind who can shoot lightning from his fingers and certainly does not travel incognito. Oh, and he’s also always on the run for many crimes.

Wednesday gave us so many fun crumbs that an Uncle Fester spinoff show could build on. The series would presumably feature Armisen’s character in the present, but there’s always a chance for flashbacks. We want to know what happened during his stint at the Zurich Institute for the Criminally Insane in 1983. Or maybe we can see what went down during his five year imprisonment at a Tibetan monastery. This guy is truly living the wildest life.

Right now, there are no further details about the Uncle Fester Wednesday spinoff television show. But with Fred Armisen’s confirmation that the series is moving forward, it won’t be long before we know more about this show. Now, if they could get working on that Grandmama Frump prequel, we’d really appreciate it! No pressure, Netflix.

Originally published December 18, 2023.