Netflix want to remove Wednesday's violent line, Authors objected

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The creators of "Wednesday" claimed the initial script was too odd and unpleasant for Netflix.

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In an interview with IndieWire published Tuesday, the "Addams Family"

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spinoff writers stated streaming service executives wanted to "cross some lines."

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According to the writers, quiet teenager Wednesday is advised to "at least try being social"

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by her outgoing boarding school classmate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers).

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I do adore stabbing, Wednesday says in her normal tone of voice. No social skills.

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Netflix disliked the "stabbing" line. The unpleasant comment made it into the final manuscript because the writers persisted.

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Millar told IndieWire this is the character's purpose. Losing or weakening that would be against character.

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Gough said Netflix was "always supportive" and the executives were "huge 'Addams Family' fans."

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