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Wednesday Season 2: The Full Cast Breakdown and Everything We Know
The Addams Family world is expanding once again in Wednesday Season 2, set to premiere in two parts, Part 1 on August 6 and Part 2 on September 3. Jenna Ortega returns as the gothic teen sleuth Wednesday Addams, with the upcoming season promising even more horror, humor, and heartfelt family drama.
Here’s everything we know so far about the new season and a comprehensive guide to the cast and their characters, both returning and new faces.
Wednesday Season 2: Returning Cast and Characters
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
The sharp-witted teen is back at Nevermore Academy, where new enemies and family dynamics await. This season, she explores deeper emotional territory and hones her psychic powers with Goody Addams’ Spell Book, until her visions start to falter. Ortega is also working as a producer for Season 2. She’s previously starred in You, Scream, X, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
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Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams
Pugsley joins Nevermore as a student, grappling with his own powers of electrokinesis while trying to escape his sister’s daunting shadow. Ordonez appeared before in Chromeo’s music video “Must’ve Been.”
Victor Dorobantu as Thing
The Romanian magician is back to bring emotion and agility to the iconic disembodied hand. This is Dorobantu’s first on-camera role.
Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
Gomez remains a passionate father and doting husband, now spending more time on campus with Morticia. Guzmán’s past work includes Traffic, Boogie Nights, and Havoc.
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
Morticia joins the Nevermore staff, which only increases the friction between her and Wednesday. Zeta-Jones won an Oscar for Chicago and starred in The Mask of Zorro and Traffic.
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Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester
Eccentric and magically inclined, Fester steps up as a key ally for Wednesday this season. Armisen is known for Portlandia, I Think You Should Leave, and Unfrosted.
Joonas Suotamo as Lurch
The Addams’ loyal driver, Suotamo, previously portrayed Chewbacca in the Star Wars films.
Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Hester Frump
Morticia’s mother and a wealthy funeral mogul. Hester is one of Wednesday’s favorite relatives and a new player in the family dynamic. Lumley is known for Absolutely Fabulous, Fool Me Once, and Corpse Bride.
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Nevermore Students
Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair
The bubbly werewolf and Wednesday’s best friend continues her personal growth and journey of self-discovery. Myers also stars in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.
Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay
The siren queen bee of Nevermore finds common ground with Wednesday and takes on new responsibilities. Sunday appeared in Dear White People.
Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Ottinger
Bug-loving Eugene becomes Pugsley’s roommate. Mostafa led The Last Bus.
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Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus
Enid’s gorgon ex-boyfriend struggles to win her back. Farmer featured in Evermoore.
Noah B. Taylor as Bruno
The new werewolf student at Nevermore is mysterious and intense. This is Taylor’s first major role.
Evie Templeton as Agnes DeMille
A young fan of Wednesday, Agnes, idolizes her for saving Nevermore. Templeton previously featured in Life After Life and Criminal Record.
Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin
The imprisoned Hyde plots an escape from Willow Hill Psychiatric Facility. Doohan also featured in Your Honor and Daredevil: Born Again.
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Nevermore Faculty
Steve Buscemi as Principal Dort
The new head of Nevermore is enthusiastic and deeply invested in outcast pride, the opposite of the polished Principal Weems. Buscemi is an Emmy winner, best known for Boardwalk Empire, Reservoir Dogs, and various comedies.
Billie Piper as Isadora Capri
New head of music at Nevermore and a mentor to Enid. Piper is a BAFTA-nominated actor known for Scoop, KAOS, and Collateral.
Christopher Lloyd as Professor Orloff
A stern veteran teacher who keeps a close watch on troublemakers like Pugsley. Lloyd returns to the Addams universe after playing Uncle Fester in the 1990s films.
Law Enforcement
Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Sheriff Ritchie Santiago
She’s the new sheriff of Jericho and isn’t afraid to collaborate with Wednesday. Lewis-Nyawo appeared in Top Boy and Back in Action.
Jamie McShane as Sheriff Donovan Galpin
Now disgraced, Galpin faces fallout from Season 1. McShane’s credits include Bloodline and The Lincoln Lawyer.
New Characters
Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood
A legendary Nevermore teacher who appears in Part 2. Gaga’s character is described as mysterious and enigmatic.
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Thandiwe Newton as Dr. Rachael Fairburn
Head psychiatrist at Willow Hill and Tyler’s primary caregiver. Newton won an Emmy for Westworld and also voices a character in Big Mouth.
Heather Matarazzo as Judi
Fairburn’s overly enthusiastic assistant with an instant dislike for Wednesday. Matarazzo is known for The Princess Diaries and Welcome to the Dollhouse.
Owen Painter as Slurp
A reanimated zombie with a strange connection to Nevermore. Painter previously appeared in Tiny Beautiful Things and The Handmaid’s Tale.
Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, and others will appear as guest stars across the season.
With the stakes higher, the cast bigger, and the mystery darker, Wednesday Season 2 is set to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the premiere dates of August 6 and September 3 on Netflix.
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