Lurch is played by Romanian actor George Burcea in the Netflix original series Wednesday.
Wednesday is a Netflix original series developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar that was released on November 23rd, 2022. It is inspired by Charles Addams's character Wednesday Adams and the story revolves around the titular character and her adventures after she enrolls in Nevermore Academy. But things change when Wednesday becomes embroiled in unexplained occurrences that occur around the school and she attempts to figure out the real troublemakers. She is portrayed by Jenna Ortega and the show also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luiz Guzman, Christina Ricci, and a host of other stars.
Who played Lurch in Wednesday?
Lurch is played by Romanian actor George Burcea. He is well known for his terrifying stature with many comparing him to Frankenstein. Lurch serves as the extremely loyal butler to the Addams family and while he isn’t a blood relative, the family considers him to be a part of their kin.
The role is Burcea’s first major appearance and the actor received critical acclaim for his portrayal of a character that demanded a lot from an actor. Not only that, Burcea had a lot to live up to given the fact that Lurch has been portrayed well in the past by several actors. That includes Ted Cassidy in the 1960s TV series and Carel Struycken in the 1990s films, both of whom produced imposing renditions thanks to them being well over 6 foot 9 inches tall.
Who is George Burcea?
Born on January 15, 1988, George Burcea is a Romanian actor who rose to fame thanks to his role as Lurch in the Netflix original series Wednesday. Burcea graduated from the I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest but worked as a sailor before deciding to become an actor.
In the years since then, Burcea has acted in both film and theatre including films like Singh Is Bliing (2015), Raaz Reboot (2016), and Dampyr (2022). Not only that, aside from Wednesday, he has also had roles in Comrade Detective (2017) and Profu (2019) alongside other credits.
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FAQs on Wednesday's cast
A. Lurch is made from different body parts which makes him a Frankenstein like monster.
A. While no exact date has been revealed, Wednesday season 2 is set to release in December 2025.
A. Wednesday Addams is said to be between 15 and 16 years old in the Netflix series.
