Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2 Cast: New Characters Arrive

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wednesday season 2 episode 2 cast new characters arrive
wednesday season 2 episode 2 cast new characters arrive
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Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2 Cast: Complete Cast List with New Characters

The full cast for Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2 includes Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Steve Buscemi as Principal Barry Dort, Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams, Victor Dorobantu as Thing, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Ritchie Santiago, Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Ottinger, Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus, Evie Templeton as Agnes DeMille, Noah B. Taylor as Bruno Yusson, and Owen Painter as Slurp/Karloff.

Series Regulars Appearing in Episode 2

Every episode of Wednesday Season 2 features the core returning cast members who anchor the Nevermore Academy story. These series regulars appeared in Episode 2, titled "The Devil You Woe," which premiered on August 6, 2025.

wednesday season 2 episode 2 cast new characters arrive
wednesday season 2 episode 2 cast new characters arrive
  • Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams - the titular protagonist with psychic visions
  • Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair - Wednesday's werewolf roommate and closest friend
  • Steve Buscemi as Principal Barry Dort - the new principal of Nevermore Academy
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams - Wednesday's mother with psychic abilities
  • Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams - Wednesday's devoted father
  • Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin - the Hyde character with transformation powers
  • Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams - Wednesday's younger brother
  • Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay - a sirens student and Wednesday's rival-turned-ally
  • Billie Piper as Capri - the new music teacher at Nevermore
  • Victor Dorobantu as Thing - the disembodied hand member of the Addams Family
  • Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Ritchie Santiago - the new sheriff's deputy
  • Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Ottinger - the beekeeper and Wednesday's friend
  • Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus - Enid's gorgon boyfriend
  • Evie Templeton as Agnes DeMille - a new student at Nevermore
  • Noah B. Taylor as Bruno Yusson - another Nevermore student
  • Owen Painter as Slurp/Karloff - a mysterious creature character

New Characters Introduced in Season 2 Episode 2

Episode 2 marks the arrival of several new supporting characters that expand the Nevermore Academy universe. These characters were revealed during the season 2 cast announcement in early 2025 and appear throughout the first four episodes of Part 1.

  1. Evie Templeton as Agnes DeMille - a quirky new student with mysterious abilities
  2. Noah B. Taylor as Bruno Yusson - a student involved in Prank Day chaos
  3. Owen Painter as Slurp/Karloff - a creature character connected to the Hummer's Shed escape
  4. Billie Piper as Capri - the charismatic new music teacher at Nevermore
  5. Steve Buscemi as Principal Barry Dort - replacing the previous administration

Complete Cast Table for Episode 2

Actor Character Role Type First Appearance
Jenna Ortega Wednesday Addams Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Steve Buscemi Principal Barry Dort Series Regular (New) Season 2, Episode 1
Emma Myers Enid Sinclair Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Hunter Doohan Tyler Galpin/Hyde Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Joy Sunday Bianca Barclay Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Luis Guzmán Gomez Addams Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Catherine Zeta-Jones Morticia Addams Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Isaac Ordonez Pugsley Addams Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Billie Piper Capri Series Regular (New) Season 2, Episode 1
Victor Dorobantu Thing Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo Deputy Ritchie Santiago Series Regular (New) Season 2, Episode 1
Moosa Mostafa Eugene Ottinger Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Georgie Farmer Ajax Petropolus Series Regular Season 1, Episode 1
Evie Templeton Agnes DeMille Series Regular (New) Season 2, Episode 1
Noah B. Taylor Bruno Yusson Series Regular (New) Season 2, Episode 1
Owen Painter Slurp/Karloff Series Regular (New) Season 2, Episode 1
Joonas Suotamo Lurch Guest Star Season 2, Episode 2
Jamie McShane Sheriff Donovan Galpin Guest Star Season 2, Episode 2

Guest Stars and Special Appearances

Episode 2 features notable guest star appearances that elevate the episode's dramatic stakes. Fred Armisen makes a cameo as Uncle Fester, while Christopher Lloyd joins the cast in an undisclosed role connected to the Addams Family legacy.

"Chaos reigns on campus as Nevermore celebrates its annual Prank Day; Wednesday confronts an old enemy and gains an unwanted ally," according to the official episode synopsis for Episode 2.

The episode also features Joonas Suotamo (known for playing Chewbacca) as Lurch, the Addams Family butler, marking his first appearance in the series. Jamie McShane returns as Sheriff Donovan Galpin, Tyler's father and the town sheriff.

Season 2 Release Schedule and Episode Structure

Netflix released Wednesday Season 2 in two parts, with Part 1 containing Episodes 1-4 on August 6, 2025, and Part 2 containing Episodes 5-8 on September 3, 2025. Episode 2, titled "The Devil You Woe," is the second episode of Part 1.

Production Context and Cast Expansion

Season 2 added more than 15 new cast members during pre-production in late 2024, with filming completed in Ireland in December 2024. The production expanded the Nevermore Academy universe significantly, introducing new outcast types and faculty members that deepen the show's mythology.

Steve Buscemi's casting as Principal Barry Dort represents one of the most significant additions to the series, bringing Hollywood prestige to the Nevermore administration.

Everything you need to know about Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2 Cast New Characters Arrive

Who voices Wednesday Addams in Season 2 Episode 2?

Jenna Ortega voices and portrays Wednesday Addams in Episode 2, continuing her role from Season 1. Ortega also serves as a producer on Season 2, incorporating diverse perspectives into the show.

What new characters appear in Episode 2?

Episode 2 introduces Agnes DeMille (Evie Templeton), Bruno Yusson (Noah B. Taylor), and Slurp/Karloff (Owen Painter) as new Nevermore students. Principal Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi) and music teacher Capri (Billie Piper) also appear as new faculty members.

When does Episode 2 premiere on Netflix?

Episode 2 premiered on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, as part of Season 2 Part 1. All four episodes of Part 1 dropped simultaneously on that date.

Is Tyler Galpin in Episode 2?

Yes, Hunter Doohan returns as Tyler Galpin (the Hyde character), who is now described as "basically the Red Hulκ" in Episode 2's recap.

Who directs Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2?

Episode 2 was directed by Paco Cabezas, who shares directing duties with Tim Burton on Season 2. Cabezas directs multiple episodes of the new season.

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