The dark and captivating world of Wednesday expands in Season 2 with an impressive lineup of celebrity guest stars joining the haunting ensemble at Nevermore Academy. Since its 2022 premiere, this horror comedy has captivated audiences with its gothic aesthetic and perfectly balanced blend of macabre atmosphere and sharp wit. Jenna Ortega masterfully leads the […]
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The dark and captivating world of Wednesday expands in Season 2 with an impressive lineup of celebrity guest stars joining the haunting ensemble at Nevermore Academy. Since its 2022 premiere, this horror comedy has captivated audiences with its gothic aesthetic and perfectly balanced blend of macabre atmosphere and sharp wit. Jenna Ortega masterfully leads the series as Wednesday Addams, the iconically stoic and razor-tongued teenager who navigates the supernatural challenges of boarding school life with her signature deadpan delivery. With these new celebrity guest stars enhancing the already rich narrative, Season 2 promises to delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding Nevermore Academy and the peculiar world that Wednesday calls home.
Along with returning cast members Joy Sunday, Emma Myers, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Season 2 introduces a few newcomers to the scene, including celebrity stars such as Lady Gaga. With an increasingly gory and dramatic plot, the first part of the series premiered August 6 and will be followed by four more episodes coming on September 3. Keep scrolling for what we know so far about the new celebrity cast members of Wednesday Season 2.
Lady Gaga
The beloved pop icon Lady Gaga will appear in the second part of Season 2 as Rosaline Rotwood, a Nevermore Academy teacher. The second drop, being released on September 4th, is much anticipated as fans wait to see two spookily talented stars, Jenna Ortega and Lady Gaga, act alongside one another. Mother Gaga does it all, having already gained success for her incredible acting in A Star is Born and House of Gucci. While fans await her return to the screen, it is guaranteed that the performance will not disappoint.
Joanna Lumley
Joanna Lumley joins the cast of Wednesday as Hester Frump, Wednesday’s grandmother. Although emotionally cold, Wednesday and Grandmama Addams have a close relationship that creates an interesting dynamic when coupled with Morticia Addams’ strained relationship with her daughter. Lumley has gained viewership for her role on television series Fabulous as well as starring on Broadway. She’s appeared in movies from all genres having a strong range in her talent, adding Wednesday to a long list of recognizable roles.
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi enters the scene as Principal Dort, the new head of Nevermore Academy. With a strong emphasis on Outcast pride and bringing a new method of madness to the school, Principal Dort is a comedic and interesting character. Buscemi has a notable career as an actor in addition to being a director, producer, and writer.
Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe Newton joins the cast as Dr Rachael Fairburn, a psychiatrist that treats Tyler Galpin, the antagonist of Season 1. She has an extensive career in television and movies and has been considerably recognized for her work with multiple awards.
Heather Matarazzo
Heather Matarazzo, well known for her role in the Princess Diaries’ series, joins Wednesday as Judi, an employee of Willow Hill Psychiatric Facility, where Tyler Galpin is being held. The chipper Judi leads art therapy and encounters Wednesday who unsurprisingly disdains her happy attitude. Her character adds another interesting and comedic dynamic to the ever evolving cast of Season 2.
Billie Piper
Billie Piper, known most recently for her role in Doctor Who, appears as Isadora Capri, the new head of music at Nevermore Academy. It is revealed that Capri was a child prodigy and attempts to advise Wednesday on her cello performance, but not without a cold rebuttal from the disdainful teen. Piper has a lengthy career in music aside from the show, having a start in the industry as a pop singer beginning in the 90s.
Owen Painter
Owen Painter takes on the role of Slurp, a zombie that has been brought to life…again? His mysterious ties to the Nevermore Academy will continue to be revealed throughout the season, along with the personality of this surprisingly likeable character. Painter was first featured in Tiny Beautiful Things and will add Wednesday to a growing list of notable breakout roles.
Haley Joel Osment
Haley Joel Osment is featured as The Kansas City Scalper, a serial killer that Wednesday is investigating. The character is inspired by a real serial murderer and incites the creepy air to the second season right off the bat. Osment has taken on horrifically scary roles before with his most famous feature in The Sixth Sense a 1999 thriller.
Noah B. Taylor
Noah B. Taylor is a breakout actor taking on the role of Bruno, Enid’s newest crush. The blossoming heartthrob is new to the screen but will likely be boosted to fame with involvement in such a beloved and highly acclaimed series.
Evie Templeton
The young Evie Templeton as Agnes DeMille, student at Nevermore Academy and superfan of Wednesday Addams. Templeton has taken roles in horror movies before setting her up for success in the comedy horror series that is Wednesday.
