Lady Gaga makes a cameo in Wednesday and, curiously, doesn’t sing on screen. Her character, Rosaline Rotwood, appears as a former Nevermore teacher, shrouded in mystery and supernatural powers, but her presence is brief — almost a theatrical nod that leaves more questions than answers. Still, her appearance is magnetic, one of those fleeting moments that instantly spark conversation among fans.

What truly matters, however, is the music. “The Dead Dance”, written by Gaga especially for the second season, isn’t performed by her character, but bursts into a pivotal sequence in the narrative. It’s the kind of moment where the series blends the grotesque with the irresistible, the dark with the pop, and the result is an anthem that sticks in your head.

The scene takes place during a Nevermore ball, where everyone moves in a strange, elegant yet fractured choreography created by Parris Goebel. It feels like a possessed dance, with ballroom gestures turning into sharp, mechanical angles, reminding us that we are watching a celebration balanced on the threshold of life and death. And for those paying close attention, there’s a clever wink: Agnes (DeMille), a secondary character, also joins the dance. The detail isn’t random — her name echoes that of the legendary choreographer and dancer Agnes de Mille, a playful nod that links the scene from Broadway’s classic lineage to Burton’s gothic vision.

And since Wednesday loves dropping breadcrumbs, theories quickly spread: many fans now speculate that Rosaline might be Morticia’s sister — something never stated, but hinted at through their aesthetic resemblance and shared dark magnetism. If true, Gaga’s cameo would no longer be just a stylish appearance, but the seed of a family revelation that could expand the Addams universe even further. I still am partial to this theory, especially after the last scene of the season.

So Gaga is not the protagonist here, nor the scene-stealer — but the song is. Its arrival transforms an episode into an event, echoing in memory as one of those moments that fuse pop with gothic, a diva with the Addams world. Gaga plays a cameo, but the anthem ensures she’s unforgettable.