Wednesday cast fans, brace yourselves—the beloved gothic series is back with jaw‑dropping developments, fresh faces, and a supernatural finale that sets the stage for Season 3. Streaming worldwide on Netflix, Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 premiered September 3, delivering high‑style thrills and new mysteries at Nevermore Academy.
Star of the Show: Jenna Ortega and the Return of the Wednesday cast
- Jenna Ortega reprises her iconic role as Wednesday Addams, also taking on a producer’s hat this season. Her involvement deepened—“learning so much… talking about the color of blood or the color of prosthetics” under Tim Burton’s guidance Netflix1Harper’s BAZAAR.
- The Wednesday cast includes beloved family members:
- Catherine Zeta‑Jones as Morticia Addams, whose arc deepens amid family secrets and fresh tension Harper’s BAZAAR.
- Luis Guzmán returns as Gomez Addams Harper’s BAZAAR.
- Fred Armisen plays Uncle Fester, now endowed with telekinetic abilities and a keenness for arcane detective work Harper’s BAZAAR.
- Isaac Ordonez portrays Pugsley Addams, discovering shocking new electrical powers as his first year at Nevermore begins Harper’s BAZAAR.
- Victor Dorobantu as Thing — the hand that adds uncanny flair to every scene Harper’s BAZAAR.
- Among the Nevermore students and faculty returning in Season 2:
- Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair—Wednesday’s bubbly roommate—whose fate becomes a dire psychic vision Harper’s BAZAARPeople.com.
- New and returning faces include Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Moosa Mostafa (Eugene Ottinger), Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Georgie Farmer (Ajax Petropolus), and newcomer Agnes DeMille (Evie Templeton) NetflixGamesRadar+Wikipedia.
Lady Gaga Joins the Wednesday cast
In a stunning twist, Lady Gaga joined the Wednesday cast as Rosaline Rotwood, a ghostly former Nevermore teacher, debuting in Episode 6 EW.comPeople.comNews.com.au.
Despite the short screen time—just 1 minute 20 seconds—fans were underwhelmed by the brevity of the cameo Indiatimes, though her impact behind the scenes was substantial, bringing elevated security and strict NDAs to the set New York Post.
Gaga also contributed a brand‑new song, “The Dead Dance”, featured in Episode 7 during a grand dance sequence. The haunting, disco‑goth track is accompanied by a Tim Burton‑directed music video filmed at Mexico’s eerie Island of the Dolls EW.comIndiatimesWikipedia.
Producers teased that Gaga’s involvement came unexpectedly, even shocking co-star Emma Myers, who revealed she found out about the arrival “out of nowhere” People.com. Gaga’s “Graveyard Gala” promotional appearance dazzled in NYC, with fashion so dark‑glam it became instantly iconic Harper’s BAZAAR.
Season 2 Part 2 Delivers Gothic Thrills & Sets Up S3
The new episodes earned praise for their “fun and stylish” tone, satisfying fans with mature storytelling and Ortega’s intense performance after a three‑year break The Economic Times.
Teasers promise more supernatural chaos. Luyanda Unati Lewis‑Nyawo, who plays Sheriff Santiago, teased with three words: “Buckle up, buddy.” Expect psychic encounters with the late Principal Weems (Gwendoline Christie), eerie alliances, and body‑swap spells involving Wednesday and Enid CinemablendEW.com.
The dramatic climax found Wednesday chasing down Enid (now an alpha werewolf) aboard Uncle Fester’s motorcycle, only to stumble upon her Aunt Ophelia living in captivity in Grandmama’s mansion—writing “Wednesday must die” on the wall Netflix.
Co‑creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar confirmed Season 3 is officially greenlit, with a promise to expand the world and delve deeper into family secrets and Nevermore lore People.comNetflix.
Cast Summary: Who’s Who in the Wednesday cast (Season 2 Part 2)
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Addams | Jenna Ortega |
| Morticia Addams | Catherine Zeta‑Jones |
| Gomez Addams | Luis Guzmán |
| Uncle Fester | Fred Armisen |
| Pugsley Addams | Isaac Ordonez |
| Thing | Victor Dorobantu |
| Enid Sinclair | Emma Myers |
| Bianca Barclay | Joy Sunday |
| Eugene Ottinger | Moosa Mostafa |
| Tyler Galpin | Hunter Doohan |
| Agnes DeMille | Evie Templeton |
| Rosaline Rotwood (Guest) | Lady Gaga |
Video
Here’s the official trailer for Wednesday Season 2 Part 2, released by Netflix:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/IvixzBFnS1c
Bottom Line: The Wednesday cast is stronger than ever. Jenna Ortega leads a broader ensemble, Lady Gaga’s unexpected cameo electrifies the gothic world, and the Season 2 finale delivers haunting revelations and a bold green light for Season 3. Nevermore Academy’s darkest mysteries are just beginning.