30 Years Reunion of The Addams Family Cast Made People Talk About One Heart-Wrecking Thing

The cast of the 1991 Addams Family movie recently reunited after more than 30 years at a special event. They shared warm memories and reflected on their time filming. However, despite the nostalgia, fans couldn’t help but notice one curious detail during the reunion.

The movie premiered 33 years ago.

Thirty-three years have passed since The Addams Family premiered, yet it remains a beloved classic that many still hold dear. The film, which aired in 1991, introduced audiences to an unforgettable cast, including Christina Ricci as the mischievous Wednesday Addams, Anjelica Huston as the elegant Morticia, Christopher Lloyd as the eccentric Uncle Fester, Jimmy Workman as the mischievous Pugsley, and Carel Struycken as the towering Lurch.

The film’s spooky, comedic tone quickly made it a favorite, spawning a sequel, Addams Family Values, in 1993. Both movies left an indelible mark on pop culture and continue to resonate with fans today.

The cast reunited.

Recently, the cast members of these two ’90s films reunited at L.A. Comic Con for a special panel. The reunion, filled with fond memories, saw the actors reflect on their time working together.

Christopher Lloyd, who played Uncle Fester, marked the occasion by sharing a cast photo on his Instagram, a post that quickly captured the attention of fans worldwide. It was a momentous gathering, but one emotional detail stood out to everyone—the absence of Raul Julia, the talented actor who portrayed the unforgettable Gomez Addams.

Julia passed away in 1994, just a year after the release of Addams Family Values, and his absence was deeply felt by fans and cast alike.

People shared mixed reactions.

Christopher Lloyd made a sentimental caption under the photo, saying, “The family that haunts together, stays together...”

But fans were quickly to react to one specific detail. Absence of one of the most charismatic actor, Raul Julia, who played Gomez.

• Raul Julia is missing, he is accompanying you from heaven. © mcamilabj / Instagram
• If only Raul was there aka Gomez. © itsjohnnycash2u / Instagram
• An insanely talented bunch! The brilliant Raul Julia is certainly there in spirit! © ilmvfx / Instagram

Some people were unaware of Raul Julia’s destiny. “I didn’t even know Gomez’s actor died,” shared one person. But other fans replied in a moment, making clear some details, “He died shortly after they made Addams Family Values. They were going to make another movie but he died before they could.”

And some were even compare the cast with other versions of this iconic movie. One person wrote, “This has always been the Best Adams Family Ensemble.”

However, his co-stars shared fond memories of working with him. Huston mentioned how professional Julia was and how he always knew how to keep everyone in good spirits on set. “He was the perfect gentleman,” Huston said. “He was always the first on set and the last to leave. He was a great dancer. I’d get really grumpy around dancing rehearsals, which I felt were unnecessary since I was such an excellent dancer. But he would insist on being there and staying all the way through.”

The reunion of the Addams Family cast reminded us of other movie cast reunions. It’s always exciting to see actors come together again after so many years, bringing back memories and making us feel nostalgic.