In a recent Internet frenzy, the photo shopped image of Christina Ricci as Morticia Addams, or a grown-up Wednesday Addams for others, went viral, prompting a speculation and anticipation of an 'Addams Family' reboot.
According to Movie Pilot, while there is no current 'Addams Family' reboot in the works, the shopped photo of Ricci (who originally played Wednesday Addams as a child) sparked the now-growing demand for a reboot or a sequel. Ricci was shopped into the body of co-star Anjelica Huston, who played the original Morticia Addams. Fans are now anticipating if this will gain enough support to move a studio into producing this, and of course, with Ricci in it.
While many think Ricci would make a great Morticia Addams, many others also look forward to seeing her as an older version of her original character, Wednesday. According to Huffington Post, the photo can be Wednesday, imagined that she'd look just like her mother when older. This also opens up to an edgy, revealing look of Wednesday as an adult and perhaps, it could be used for the film should it get picked up.
The 'Addams Family' reboot seems to be high time as well, after how many years. According to Den of Geek, lhe 'Addams Family Values' is an underrated sequel of the original movie. While it had better grasp of the story and a clearer run at things, it was, surprisingly, a 'box office disappointment.' Critically known as the better film , it grossed less than half of the original's $113m: $49m in the US.
With the original cast's iconic portrayal of the kooky and spooky family, people clamor for the 'Addams Family' reboot. Christina Ricci's work as Wednesday has been lauded, and fans want to see her back in the 'Addams Family'. However not everyone gets to come back, as Raul Julia, the original Gomez Addams, already passed away. The 'Addams Family' reboot can also serve as a revival and saving grace to the 'Addams Family Reunion', which is deemed a disappointment to the narrative and franchise.
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