Emma Myers, the talented actress who has captured the hearts of audiences as Enid in Netflix’s “Wednesday,” reflects on her journey from a young girl featured in a family photo to a rising star in the entertainment industry. Her first foray into acting came in 2010 on the Florida-based police procedural “The Glades,” where she played the daughter of a NASA mission specialist. Interestingly, her role required no acting skills; she simply smiled for the camera in a series of family photos. “They put out like a cattle call for kids,” Myers recalls. “They just took a photo of me so that they could put it in a picture frame and this character could look longingly.”
Fast forward to today, and Myers has made significant strides in her career. She gained prominence as Enid, the werewolf roommate of Wednesday Addams, portrayed by Jenna Ortega, in the first season of “Wednesday,” which debuted three years ago. Since then, she has taken on various roles, including the lead as English teen detective Pip in the Netflix mystery series “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” and starred as the sword-wielding heroine Natalie in the fantasy blockbuster “A Minecraft Movie.” Additionally, she has secured a role in the upcoming animated feature “Angry Birds 3,” set for release in 2027.
Season 2 of “Wednesday”
As “Wednesday” returns for its highly anticipated second season, with the first four episodes now streaming and the remaining four set to premiere on September 3, Myers is excited to delve deeper into Enid’s character. This season, Enid finds herself in a love triangle with new wolfman Bruno and her former beau Ajax, while also facing off against a new rival, Agnes, who is vying for the title of Wednesday’s best friend. “She’s getting it from all sides, honestly,” Myers comments, highlighting the complexities of her character’s journey.
In a recent interview, Myers discussed her personal growth alongside Enid’s development. “I’ve definitely gained confidence in myself in the past three years,” she shares. “No love triangles for me (in real life), thank goodness. She’s a bit more headstrong and she goes out and gets what she wants.” The bond between Enid and Wednesday is palpable, characterized by a deep, unspoken understanding that adds depth to their friendship.
Myers also enjoys a degree of creative input in Enid’s wardrobe and character design. “If I’m in a fitting, I’ll always pick out my favorite ones or just say that I don’t like something and they’ll nix it,” she explains. “In Season 2, I’m the one who decided that haircut. I said, ‘If we’re going to make her a bit more edgy and stuff, this is a fun haircut to give her.’” This level of collaboration reflects the trust the production team has in her vision for the character.
Despite being a werewolf, Enid’s transformations are more subtle than one might expect. Myers expresses satisfaction with the balance of Enid’s wolfing-out moments, noting, “If you overdo the wolfing-out, the significance of it lessens a lot.” From an actor’s perspective, she admits that the initial stages of transforming can be quite challenging, making her grateful for the limited number of times she has had to portray that aspect of her character.
In addition to her work on “Wednesday,” Myers has also garnered attention for her role in “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.” She has received praise for her British accent in the series, although she admits that opinions vary on its authenticity. “I get it sometimes, but then also sometimes I get people telling me that it was too exaggerated,” she says, reflecting on the challenges of mastering the accent.
Amidst her rising fame, Myers recently won a Kids’ Choice Award for her performance in “A Minecraft Movie,” an achievement she finds thrilling. “I haven’t been home since I won. I don’t even know if they’ve sent me one,” she laughs, expressing her desire to display the award proudly. The phenomenon of “Minecraft” has also led to amusing interactions with fans, including enthusiastic shouts of “Chicken jockey!” during public appearances, which she finds both entertaining and endearing.
‘Wednesday’ bestie Emma Myers talks wolfing out, ‘Minecraft’ memes
Emma Myers, the talented actress who has captured the hearts of audiences as Enid in Netflix’s “Wednesday,” reflects on her journey from a young girl featured in a family photo to a rising star in the entertainment industry. Her first foray into acting came in 2010 on the Florida-based police procedural “The Glades,” where she played the daughter of a NASA mission specialist. Interestingly, her role required no acting skills; she simply smiled for the camera in a series of family photos. “They put out like a cattle call for kids,” Myers recalls. “They just took a photo of me so that they could put it in a picture frame and this character could look longingly.”
Fast forward to today, and Myers has made significant strides in her career. She gained prominence as Enid, the werewolf roommate of Wednesday Addams, portrayed by Jenna Ortega, in the first season of “Wednesday,” which debuted three years ago. Since then, she has taken on various roles, including the lead as English teen detective Pip in the Netflix mystery series “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” and starred as the sword-wielding heroine Natalie in the fantasy blockbuster “A Minecraft Movie.” Additionally, she has secured a role in the upcoming animated feature “Angry Birds 3,” set for release in 2027.
Season 2 of “Wednesday”
As “Wednesday” returns for its highly anticipated second season, with the first four episodes now streaming and the remaining four set to premiere on September 3, Myers is excited to delve deeper into Enid’s character. This season, Enid finds herself in a love triangle with new wolfman Bruno and her former beau Ajax, while also facing off against a new rival, Agnes, who is vying for the title of Wednesday’s best friend. “She’s getting it from all sides, honestly,” Myers comments, highlighting the complexities of her character’s journey.
In a recent interview, Myers discussed her personal growth alongside Enid’s development. “I’ve definitely gained confidence in myself in the past three years,” she shares. “No love triangles for me (in real life), thank goodness. She’s a bit more headstrong and she goes out and gets what she wants.” The bond between Enid and Wednesday is palpable, characterized by a deep, unspoken understanding that adds depth to their friendship.
Myers also enjoys a degree of creative input in Enid’s wardrobe and character design. “If I’m in a fitting, I’ll always pick out my favorite ones or just say that I don’t like something and they’ll nix it,” she explains. “In Season 2, I’m the one who decided that haircut. I said, ‘If we’re going to make her a bit more edgy and stuff, this is a fun haircut to give her.’” This level of collaboration reflects the trust the production team has in her vision for the character.
Despite being a werewolf, Enid’s transformations are more subtle than one might expect. Myers expresses satisfaction with the balance of Enid’s wolfing-out moments, noting, “If you overdo the wolfing-out, the significance of it lessens a lot.” From an actor’s perspective, she admits that the initial stages of transforming can be quite challenging, making her grateful for the limited number of times she has had to portray that aspect of her character.
In addition to her work on “Wednesday,” Myers has also garnered attention for her role in “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.” She has received praise for her British accent in the series, although she admits that opinions vary on its authenticity. “I get it sometimes, but then also sometimes I get people telling me that it was too exaggerated,” she says, reflecting on the challenges of mastering the accent.
Amidst her rising fame, Myers recently won a Kids’ Choice Award for her performance in “A Minecraft Movie,” an achievement she finds thrilling. “I haven’t been home since I won. I don’t even know if they’ve sent me one,” she laughs, expressing her desire to display the award proudly. The phenomenon of “Minecraft” has also led to amusing interactions with fans, including enthusiastic shouts of “Chicken jockey!” during public appearances, which she finds both entertaining and endearing.