Fantasy hit Wednesday returns on Netflix with a second season. You can find all the information about the series sequel with Jenna Ortega here.
The first season of Wednesday became a mega-hit on Netflix in the fall of 2022. With 252.1 million views within the first 91 days of release, the series holds the title of the most-streamed English-language Netflix series of all time, according to Netflix. It’s no wonder, then, that the horror hit starring Jenna Ortega has gathered a loyal fan base that is eagerly awaiting season 2. The sequel is, of course, already in the works.
We’ll keep you updated on all developments regarding season 2 here. You can read everything you need to know about the start, cast and story of the Wednesday sequel here.
When and where does Wednesday season 2 start?
After Wednesday was also affected by the writers’ and actors’ strikes in Hollywood, the production of the second season was massively delayed. It did not start filming until the end of April 2024 in Ireland, where, according to Variety, it is set to be the largest production ever undertaken in Ireland.
Since the production of the first season took about half a year, a similar schedule can be expected for the second season. In mid-August, Jenna Ortega told E.T. that the first four episodes had been completed. However, filming is expected to continue until November 2024.
Wednesday is scheduled to return to your screens in 2025. An exact date has not yet been announced. However, the new episodes will be shown on Netflix, as was the case with the first season.
Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers and Co.: These stars will return in the cast of Wednesday Season 2
Of course, Jenna Ortega will also play the title role of Wednesday Addams in the second season. The following cast overview shows you which other faces from the first season are also part of the cast of the new episodes:
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Wednesday’s mother Morticia Addams
Luis Guzmán as Wednesday’s father Gomez Addams
Isaac Ordonez as Wednesday’s brother Pugsley Addams
Emma Myers as Wednesday’s roommate at Nevermore Academy Enid Sinclair. Enid is a werewolf.
Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, a popular classmate of Wednesday’s at Nevermore Academy. Bianca is a siren.
Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, aka the monster Hyde. Tyler is the son of the sheriff of Jericho. He works in a café.
Victor Dorobantu as The Ice-Cold Hand, which Wednesday is supposed to spy on for her parents at Nevermore Academy. Over the course of the first season, Wednesday and The Ice-Cold Hand become best friends.
Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Ottinger, the president of the Beekeepers’ Club at Nevermore Academy.
Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus, a student at Nevermore Academy who befriends Enid.
Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester, Gomez Addams’ brother.
Jamie McShane as Sheriff Donovan Galpin, who tries to solve the murders in Jericho. He is the father of Tyler.
The following characters from Season 1 do not return in the new episodes:
Percy Hynes White as Xavier Thorpe, an artistically talented student at Nevermore Academy. In Season 1, Xavier is Wednesday’s love interest.
Naomi J Ogawa as Yoko Tanaka, popular student at Nevermore Academy. Yoko is a vampire.
Watch the teaser video for the cast of Wednesday Season 2 here:
Steve Buscemi, Christopher Lloyd and Co. cast: These are the new additions to Wednesday season 2
After rumors had already been circulating that Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire) would join the cast of Season 2, this was officially confirmed at the beginning of May 2024. You can read about the other new additions here:
Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort – rumor has it that Barry Dort is to replace Gwendoline Christie’s Larissa Weems as the headmaster of Nevermore Academy
Billie Piper (Scoop) as Capri
Evie Templeton (Return to Silent Hill) in a yet unknown role
Owen Painter (Tiny Beautiful Things) in a yet unknown role
Noah Taylor (Park Avenue) in a yet unknown role
These guest stars can also be seen in season 2 (if their roles are already known, we have noted them):
Christopher Lloyd (Addams Family)
Joanna Lumley (Fool Me Once) as Grandma Addams. In the Addams Family universe, the character appears as the mother of Gomez and Uncle Fester, making her the grandmother of Wednesday and Pugsley.
Frances O’Connor (The Missing)
Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense)
Heather Matarazzo (Scream)
Joonas Suotamo (Solo: A Star Wars Story)
Thandiwe Newton (Westworld) as Dr. Fairburn. Nothing more is known about this role so far. The name does not appear in the larger Addams Family universe.
What is known about the plot of Wednesday Season 2?
So far, nothing is known about the plot of Wednesday Season 2. Nevertheless, the showrunners Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, as well as Jenna Ortega, have talked about the new episodes in various interviews . According to these, you can expect the following:
Tyler the Monster is supposed to continue his mischief in season 2, which was confirmed by the return of Hunter Doohan.
The Addams family is supposed to play a more central role in the new episodes. Thus, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán and Isaac Ordonez were added to the ranks of the main cast in the second season, from their status as guest stars in season 1.
According to the series creators, the friendship between Wednesday and Enid will be further explored.
Jenna Ortega also promised “more horror and more action” for the second season, as well as a darker undertone. At the same time, the focus will be less on romantic relationships for Wednesday. This is underlined by the fact that Percy Hynes White, who played love interest Xavier Thorpe in season 1, did not return.
How many episodes are in Wednesday season 2?
Wednesday season 1 had 8 episodes. How many episodes will season 2 have has not yet been officially confirmed. The first episode will be titled “Here We Woe Again.” The debut episode was written by Al Gough and Miles Millar and directed by Tim Burton, who also directed the first four episodes of Season 1.
Is there a trailer for Wednesday season 2?
So far, there is no official trailer for Wednesday season 2. However, a first look behind the scenes of the new episodes was released in October 2024, which you can watch here:
