Lady Gaga’s ‘Wednesday’ song to get Tim Burton-directed music video, shot in Mexico

Lady Gaga - The MAYHEM Ball Tour - Los Angeles - Source: Getty
Lady Gaga - The MAYHEM Ball Tour - Los Angeles - Source: Getty

Lady Gaga is stepping into the dark, quirky world of Netflix’s Wednesday, and she’s doing it in true Gaga style. The pop icon is set to release a brand-new track for season two of the hit series, and the music video will be directed by none other than Tim Burton himself, as per an insider at The Hollywood Reporter.

The collaboration has fans buzzing for all the right reasons. Known for his gothic visuals and offbeat charm, Burton seems like a perfect match for Gaga’s theatrical flair. And with the video filmed in Mexico, the project has an added layer of intrigue about how the location will play into the eerie Wednesday aesthetic.


Lady Gaga’s ‘Wednesday’ Song

The track, titled Death Dance, is scheduled to drop next month. Fans first got wind of the news through Variety, sparking excitement across social media. The video, shot in Mexico, remains shrouded in mystery; no behind-the-scenes images or leaks have surfaced yet.

Gaga’s link to Wednesday doesn’t end at the song. She will also make a guest appearance in the show’s second season. Netflix had confirmed her role during its Tudum fan event earlier this year, after rumours swirled since late last year about her involvement. Part one of the new season landed on August 6, while part two, which features Lady Gaga, will arrive on September 3.

Burton, who directed several episodes of both seasons one and two, has spoken openly about his connection to Wednesday Addams as a character. For him, it's all about subdued emotions and that quirky, off-center vision. His creative imagination, paired with Gaga's fearless creativity, is a collision of worlds audiences didn't know they needed until now.

The news was quick to spread online, as fans eagerly shared what's shaping up to be one of the most surprising music-TV mashup moments of the year. With Gaga's passionate fanbase and Wednesday's worldwide appeal, it's not surprising that the news went viral. Fans are curious not only about the music of Death Dance, but also how the visuals will blend Burton's signature look with Gaga's high-concept performance aesthetic.

The fact that the video was filmed in Mexico has raised some eyebrows as well. Lady Gaga performed a concert in Mexico City earlier this year, so it's not hard to envision the shoot happening at the time, even though the details have yet to be released. Either way, the choice of location is evocative of potential cultural or visual elements that could bring an added layer of depth to the project.

In the end, this isn't just another celebrity cameo or song cut. It's a creative convergence of two heavy hitters, both of whom have made a point of defying convention. With Lady Gaga entering the gothic realm of Wednesday and Burton translating her vision to the screen, Death Dance could be more than just a tune; it could be one of those iconic TV tie-in moments that finds its way into pop culture history.

Fans already have calendars marked with the release of the song next month, ready to see how Lady Gaga's gothic glamour combines with Burton's dark charm. Based on the response so far, this union is going to be huge.

Edited by IRMA