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Luis Guzmán Brings His Sazón to Gomez Addams in Wednesday Season 2
Netflix’s hit series Wednesday is back for its highly anticipated second season, and with it comes the return of Luis Guzmán’s heartfelt portrayal of Gomez Addams. Directed by Oscar-winning Tim Burton and led by Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, the first season became Netflix’s most-watched English-language series in history.
While the story centers on Wednesday’s adventures at Nevermore Academy, Gomez, Wednesday’s devoted father and Morticia’s passionate husband, remains one of the show’s most intriguing figures.
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Luis Guzmán on Playing Gomez Addams His Way
A celebrated Puerto Rican actor with decades of screen credits, including Traffic, Boogie Nights, and Punch-Drunk Love, Guzmán steps into the role with a mix of charm, humor, and cultural authenticity.
Speaking to LatiNation, he shared what it meant to embody such an iconic character: “I was stepping into the Tim Burton universe, so I knew that this was gonna be special. Jenna Ortega, she just blew me away. I didn’t expect it to really blow up the way it did.”
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For Guzmán, playing Gomez wasn’t about pressure, but about honoring the legacy. “I didn’t feel the weight, I didn’t feel the stress, I didn’t feel the pressure. What I felt was the homage, my opportunity to play homage to John Astin who originated Gomez in the black and white show, and also Raúl Juliá,” he explained. When asked about his personal touch on the character, he smiled: “Mi sazón es mi espíritu.”
In Wednesday, Gomez is more than just Morticia’s adoring partner. He’s a deeply loving father, a loyal family man, and an Outcast in spirit, if not in supernatural ability. His quirks, flamboyant gestures, and over-the-top affection mask a history of sacrifice and resilience.
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Season one revealed that Gomez once took the fall for a murder to protect Morticia, prioritizing his family’s stability over his own name. It’s moments like these that showcase the emotional depth behind the humor.
Guzmán also embraced the show’s subtle nods to Latin culture: from Chavela Vargas’ music to a Spanish guitar performance of “Bésame mucho” and even a tango scene.
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His presence in the role also resonates with a younger generation: “My fanbase is younger, I do see how I affect people by playing that role. I get nothing but love back and I give the love back, of course. I couldn’t have asked for anything better in my career than this moment.”
And suppose the Addams Family ever hosted a cookout. In that case, Guzmán knows exactly what Gomez would bring: “It would have to be chicken feet, asopao de pata, una rajita de aguacate, un poquito de arroz blanco y el pique de abuela.”
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With part two of the season coming up, Luis Guzmán’s Gomez continues to break stereotypes, blending timeless devotion with a cultural flavor uniquely his own and proving that in the Addams world, love is the most powerful magic of all.
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