The second season of Wednesday has been a long time coming, and the more we learn about it—the more excited we are! The Season 2 cast is shaping up to be amazing, and Thandiwe Newton is the latest actress joining Jenna Ortega for the next chapter of this story.
Wednesday premiered on Netflix back in 2022 and became a huge pop-culture phenomenon and the streamer’s second-most-watched English-language series in history. It chronicled the adventures of the teenage Wednesday Addams during her time at Nevermore Academy, and it’s safe to assume that the class will be back in session in Season 2.
Newton will play a mystery character in the show’s next season, but she isn’t the first notable star to join Wednesday in recent weeks. Hollywood veteran Steve Buscemi will also be a part of the Season 2 cast, and it’s rumored he’ll play the new principal of Nevermore Academy, replacing Gwendoline Christie.
Thandiwe Newton is best known as the star of HBO’s sci-fi series Westworld, which earned her three Emmy nominations for best supporting actress in a drama series during its run. Her recent credits include voice roles in Big Mouth and Human Resources and lead roles in thriller films God’s Country and All the Old Knives.
