Updates on ‘Wednesday’ Season 2: Thandiwe Newton Joins Cast

Additional casting information has emerged for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, with Thandiwe Newton joining the cast alongside previously announced Steve Buscemi. Despite the lack of character information for Newton’s role, speculation suggests a villainous or magical character. Production for Season 2 is underway, spurred by the series’ massive popularity as Netflix’s most-watched show ever. With ‘Stranger Things’ nearing its conclusion, ‘Wednesday’ is seen as a potentially long-running hit for the streaming service due to its lower production costs. However, concerns have been raised that Season 2 may follow the trend of splitting into two parts, extending the viewing period and potentially frustrating viewers.

Netflix Adds Thandiwe Newton to ‘Wednesday’ Cast

Netflix has enlisted the talents of Thandiwe Newton for the upcoming season of the hit series ‘Wednesday.’ Details of Newton’s role remain undisclosed, but her involvement marks the latest casting addition to the highly anticipated sequel. The show, helmed by Tim Burton, is set to resume filming later this month.

Wednesday Season 2 Expands Cast with Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton joins the cast of Netflix’s hit spinoff series ‘Wednesday’ in its upcoming second season, alongside returning star Jenna Ortega. The details of Newton’s character remain undisclosed. The upcoming season is expected to delve deeper into horror elements and feature more action, according to Ortega’s previous statements. Newton is not the only new addition to the cast, as Steve Buscemi will portray the new principal of Nevermore Academy. ‘Wednesday’ has garnered immense popularity, ranking as Netflix’s second-most-watched show of all time.

Thandiwe Newton Joins ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Cast on Netflix

The cast of Netflix’s hit series ‘Wednesday’ continues to expand, with the addition of acclaimed actress Thandiwe Newton. Newton’s role in the upcoming second season remains undisclosed. She joins a star-studded ensemble including Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Luis Guzmán, who reprise their roles from Season 1.

Newton has gained widespread recognition for her standout performance in the HBO drama ‘Westworld.’ Throughout her extensive career, she has appeared in notable projects such as ‘Big Mouth,’ ‘Rogue,’ ‘Crash,’ and ‘The Pursuit of Happyness.’

‘Wednesday’ follows the titular character, the enigmatic daughter of the Addams Family, during her supernatural coming-of-age journey. Season 2 is expected to delve deeper into the horror elements and shift the focus from Nevermore school to the Addams Family’s home. Whether any additional cast members from Season 1 will return remains unknown.

Scroll to Top