Summary
Now that the production ofWednesdayseason 2has concluded, fans are wondering if all the familiar faces from season 1 will be seen again. There’s no denying that some characters have earned a special place in the viewers' hearts, and not getting to see them again or learn more about their backstory can be disappointing.
AlthoughWednesday Addamsis all set to begin a new chapter at Nevermore Academy, it’s sad that some characters won’t be returning. Plus, for some of them, their absence may significantly impact the show’s dynamic too. So, as fans wait for theWednesdaySeason 2 release date to be announced, this article will go over some departures from thecast ofWednesdaythat have officially been confirmed, and a few more that are based on speculation and the events that unfolded in the previous installment.
5Yoko Tanaka (Naomi J. Ogawa)
Uncertain Scheduling And The Lack Of Character Progression
Wednesdayseason 1 introduced viewers to Yoko Tanaka - a stylish vampire student at Nevermore Academy and a member of the Nightshade Society. The actress who played Tanaka, Naomi J. Ogawa,confirmed on Instagramthat she will not be a part of the much-awaited season 2.
Before the actress confirmed her exit from the show, fans assumed that it was probably because her character’s story arc wasn’t essential to the main plot, and with the addition of new characters in season 2, there probably wouldn’t be enough room for Yoko to return. Ogawa later stated that the decision to leave was a very hard one to make; however, due to scheduling conflicts and the lack of potential character development, she decided not to be a part of theWednesdayseason 2 cast.
4Laurel Gates (Christian Ricci)
Defeated At The End Of Season 1
Laurel Gates most likely isn’t going to return toWednesdayseason 2 because the show wrapped her story in season 1 - bringing her back isn’t going to add much value to the plot. Viewers saw her as the main villain, who was defeated in the end, helping make way for a fresh plot and new threats.
Interestingly, actress Christina Ricci played the original Wednesday Addams in the 1990sAddams Familymovies, so adding her to Netflix’s Wednesday cast was a great choice. Since the show is heading in the direction of a brand-new mystery, Laurel is probably not going to make a comeback; however, Ricci did say that on her end, the door is still open.
3Joseph Crackstone (William Houston)
Imploded After Being Stabbed To Death By Wednesday
Another character that’s quite unlikely to return in the second season of Netflix’sWednesdayis Joseph Crackstone - he turned to dust after imploding in the first season. Nonetheless, his dark influence on Jericho’s history could still play a role in the new season.
While theWednesdayseason 2 trailer/teaser hasn’t revealed much about the plot, there’s still a chance that Crackstone’s past actions could influence Nevermore Academy. So, even without Houston returning to the show, his hatred for the outcasts could bring about new challenges for Wednesday.
2Sheriff Donovan Galpin (Jamie McShane)
Won’t Be Returning To The Show As A Main Character
In theupcoming season ofWednesday, Sheriff Donovan Galpin, who is portrayed by actor Jamie McShane, will not be returning to the show as a main character. Instead, he will be makinga guest appearance, probably to conclude his character’s storyline from season 1.
This way, the series can properly focus on new plot developments and characters. Fans are eager to know what’s going to happen to him, even if he’s just going to get a few minutes of screentime, leading to one thing on everyone’s mind - “When doesWednesdayseason 2 come out?”.
1Xavier Thorpe (Percy Hynes White)
Allegations Of Misconduct
It is confirmed that Xavier Thorpe won’t be coming back for season 2 ofNetflix’sWednesday, making him the character that’s going to be missed the most. Fans couldn’t wait to see the romance between him and Wednesday blossom, but they are not going to be getting that storyline anymore - possibly due to the sexual assault accusations against Xavier’s actor, Percy Hynes White, which he has since denied.
White confirmed his withdrawal from the show through Instagram stories, although no specific reason was stated. With Xavier out of the picture, the plot for season 2 might not have romance in the cards for Wednesday - only time will tell.
