The Rise of a New Gothic Icon
When Wednesday debuted, it redefined gothic television for a new generation. With Tim Burton’s eerie aesthetic and Jenna Ortega’s deadpan brilliance, the show quickly captivated millions. Audiences were drawn to the mix of high school drama, dark humor, and horror. Fans binge-watched as Wednesday Addams unraveled a supernatural murder mystery at Nevermore Academy, facing a sinister Hyde, betrayal, and uncovering secrets linked to her family’s past. The season ended with a cryptic message, setting the stage for an even darker sequel.
Season 2 Trailer Breakdown & Story Tease
The Season 2 trailer hints at a grittier and more personal journey for Wednesday. It opens with shots of a crumbling Nevermore, new faces, and a more haunted Wednesday. Her psychic abilities are faltering. Danger looms with eerie symbols, flickering visions, and a shadowy figure known only as “The Scalper.”
There’s a sense of urgency as she’s warned about a threat from her family’s legacy. The trailer also teases a broken friendship, a possible love triangle, and blood-soaked secrets buried beneath the school.
- Part 1 (Episodes 1–4): Releases on August 6, 2025
- Part 2 (Remaining Episodes): Releases on September 3, 2025
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Cast and Characters – Season 2
Main Returning Cast:
- Jenna Ortega – Wednesday Addams
- Emma Myers – Enid Sinclair
- Catherine Zeta-Jones – Morticia Addams
- Luis Guzmán – Gomez Addams
- Isaac Ordonez – Pugsley Addams
- Fred Armisen – Uncle Fester
- Joy Sunday – Bianca Barclay
- Georgie Farmer – Ajax Petropolus
- Moosa Mostafa – Eugene Ottinger
- Victor Dorobantu – Thing
- Percy Hynes White – Xavier Thorpe
- Jamie McShane – Sheriff Galpin
New Cast Additions:
- Steve Buscemi – Principal Barry Dort
- Joanna Lumley – Grandmama Hester Frump
- Lady Gaga – Professor Rosaline Rotwood
- Billie Piper – TBA
- Thandiwe Newton – TBA
- Haley Joel Osment – The Scalper
- Noah Taylor – TBA
- Christopher Lloyd – TBA
