The wait for Wednesday Season 2 is almost over, and star Jenna Ortega has shared exciting updates about the Netflix series. The show, set to release Part 1 on August 6, 2025, and Part 2 on September 3, 2025, will move away from romance and embrace a darker, horror-filled vibe. Here’s a clear, detailed look at what’s coming in Season 2, perfect for fans eager to dive back into Nevermore Academy’s spooky world.
Horror Takes Center Stage
Jenna Ortega, who plays Wednesday Addams, has confirmed that Season 2 will focus heavily on horror instead of romance. In a chat with Variety’s Actors on Actors, she said, “We’re dropping the romantic love interest for Wednesday, which is great.” She explained that the show will lean into its creepy side, highlighting elements like vampires, werewolves, and supernatural powers. “It’s such a fun, lighthearted show, but we want to crank up the horror,” Ortega added. This shift comes after fans felt the Season 1 love triangle between Wednesday, Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan), and Xavier Thorpe (Percy Hynes White) didn’t suit Wednesday’s independent personality.
The new season will feature a chilling supernatural mystery, with each episode feeling like a mini horror movie. Showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar told Entertainment Weekly that the episodes will be bigger and bolder, with intense action and creepy moments like haunted dolls coming alive and Wednesday wielding a knife with her usual calm menace. Millar described the season as “very intense” and packed with horror movie vibes.
More Addams Family Fun
Season 2 will dive deeper into the Addams Family, giving fans more of Wednesday’s quirky relatives. Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia), Luis Guzmán (Gomez), and Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley) are now series regulars, meaning they’ll have bigger roles. A new character, Grandmama Hester Frump, played by Joanna Lumley, joins as Morticia’s cunning mother. Gough shared with Entertainment Weekly that the season will explore the dynamic between Wednesday and Morticia, saying, “They love each other, but there are still clashes and issues.” This focus on family ties will bring more dark humor and Addams charm to the show.
A Star-Packed Cast
The Season 2 cast is loaded with talent. Returning actors include Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Wednesday’s cheerful werewolf roommate, whose friendship with Wednesday will be a major focus. A trailer hints at a vision where Wednesday feels responsible for Enid’s death, adding emotional depth to their bond. Other returning stars are Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin (now in a psychiatric facility), and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester. However, Percy Hynes White (Xavier Thorpe) and Naomi J. Ogawa (Yoko Tanaka) won’t return, with White citing scheduling conflicts and limited character growth in a recent Instagram Stories post.
New faces include Steve Buscemi as Nevermore’s new principal, plus Thandiwe Newton, Billie Piper, Haley Joel Osment, and Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood, a mysterious legendary teacher. Ortega is thrilled about the cast, especially reuniting with Gwendoline Christie, who played Larissa Weems in Season 1. These additions promise fresh drama and surprises.
Jenna Ortega’s Big Role
As both star and producer, Jenna Ortega is shaping Season 2 to keep Wednesday true to her iconic character. She told Variety she had to “stand her ground” in Season 1 to protect Wednesday’s personality, which she felt was sometimes off in early scripts. “Wednesday is so beloved, and I didn’t want to mess her up,” she said. As a producer, Ortega is involved in everything from scripts to costumes and new characters. She also learned to play the cello, took fencing and archery lessons, and adjusted her mannerisms to fully embody Wednesday’s gothic vibe.
Why Fans Are Hyped
Fans are buzzing about the move away from romance, which many felt clashed with Wednesday’s lone-wolf nature. X posts, like one from @oocwednesday, highlight the excitement: “Jenna Ortega says Season 2 will lean into horror more… It’s going to be bold and dark!” The focus on Wednesday’s friendship with Enid, often called “Wenclair” by fans, is a big draw, though Ortega prefers keeping their bond platonic and sibling-like. The horror-driven story and deeper Addams Family focus align perfectly with the franchise’s spooky legacy, making Season 2 a must-see.
Wrap-Up
Wednesday Season 2 is set to deliver a darker, scarier chapter with Jenna Ortega leading the charge. With no romance, a focus on horror, and more Addams Family moments, the show is ready to thrill fans when it hits Netflix on August 6, 2025. Keep an eye out for more updates as Wednesday Addams returns to Nevermore Academy to face new mysteries and foes.
Last Updated on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 8:10 pm by K Nikhil
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