How Percy Hynes White’s Controversy Will Change ‘Wednesday’ Season 2!

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On Netflix, Wednesday is set to make a comeback for its second season. Jenna Ortega will once again grace our screens as the quirky teen detective with a knack for all things eerie. Alongside familiar faces from season one, we can expect new series regulars and guest stars to join the cast. However, one less student graces the halls of Nevermore Academy this time around, as Percy Hynes White, who was embroiled in sexual assault allegations in 2023, will not be reprising his role as Xavier Thorpe for another year, and the series has moved forward without him.

In the initial season of Wednesday, Xavier Thorpe as White’s character was prominently present and seemed set to have a major impact in the series’ second installment, as he was among Wednesday Addams’ two love interests, along with Hunter Doohan’s Tyler Galpin. This left viewers speculating about how Season 2 would handle the unexpected disappearance of one of its key characters. However, according to Emma Myers, who portrays Enid Sinclair, the show has opted for a sensible deviation from this narrative trajectory, considering the introduction of new characters in the upcoming season. She shared this insight with Variety:

The plot seems to be following a precise path, which isn’t cause for major concern. This season, in particular, is heavily focused on character development, and there’s an abundance of events taking place. It appears logical to feature the characters we do and to tell the story we have. I believe fans will find it satisfying.

Information about the storyline for Wednesday Season 2 remains scarce. Nevertheless, the last episode hinted at a fresh enigma that might take center stage in the upcoming episodes. In a Netflix Tudum event, the show’s co-creators and executive producers, Al Gough and Miles Millar, hinted that the series would offer more frights. They mentioned, “In this season, Wednesday’s journey becomes even darker and intricate as she navigates family, friends, new puzzles, and old enemies, thrusting her into another year at Nevermore.

Who Is in the ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Cast?

The change in White’s character isn’t the sole alteration in the cast for Wednesday Season 2. Instead, a group of new actors have been brought on board to work alongside the elite cast of Nevermore. This ensemble includes Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor as series regulars, while Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo are guest stars. Lady Gaga is also part of the cast in an unspecified role, and according to Ortega, she is one of the most “talented” individuals she has ever collaborated with.

Indeed, Lady Gaga stands as one of the most remarkable individuals I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with. The atmosphere around her was nothing short of magical, especially alongside the legendary Tim Burton – two figures who have deeply influenced my own creative journey. It was truly unexpected to discover her warm, kind heart hidden beneath such a vibrant persona. Gaga is an enigma, unpredictable yet consistently radiating kindness and generosity.

Joining again for Season 2 on Wednesday are Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams), Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley Addams), Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Deputy Ritchie Santiago), who are all series regulars this time. Alongside them, Jamie McShane (Sheriff Donovan Galpin) and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester) return, as well as Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Moosa Mostafa (Eugene Ottinger), Georgie Farmer (Ajax Petropolus), and Victor Dorobantu (Thing). With such a cast, the show’s title character, the snarky sociopath, will have plenty of friends and enemies to navigate in this new season.

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2025-04-08 15:02