In a rare move for the distinctively gothic filmmaker, Tim Burton will direct a live-action TV series for Netflix centered on the adventures of Wednesday Addams. The series, simply titled Wednesday, will be the first solo project featuring The Addams Family character who was a staple of the classic 1964 TV sitcom and became a fan favorite when she was portrayed by Christina Ricci in the 1991 film adaptation and its sequel The Addams Family Values. While Burton didn’t direct the 90s films, his work on Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and his pet project Frankenweenie make him a solid match to bring the live-action series to life alongside showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar, who also have experience in the young adult genre thanks to their work on Smallville. From Netflix: