Wednesday Cast
Wednesday is a coming-of-age supernatural mystery comedy series following Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy. While mastering her emerging psychic abilities and trying to stop a killing spree terrorizing the local town, Wednesday attempts to solve the mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago.
Main Cast of Wednesday
Jenna Ortega
Wednesday Addams
Emma Myers
Enid Sinclair
Hunter Doohan
Tyler Galpin
Percy Hynes White
Xavier Thorpe
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Morticia Addams
Luis Guzmán
Gomez Addams
Gwendoline Christie
Principal Larissa Weems
Christina Ricci
Marilyn Thornhill
Complete Wednesday Cast Table
| Actor | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jenna Ortega | Wednesday Addams | Deadpan teenage daughter with psychic abilities |
| Emma Myers | Enid Sinclair | Wednesday's werewolf roommate |
| Hunter Doohan | Tyler Galpin | Local barista and sheriff's son |
| Percy Hynes White | Xavier Thorpe | Artist student with animation powers |
| Catherine Zeta-Jones | Morticia Addams | Wednesday's elegant mother |
| Luis Guzmán | Gomez Addams | Wednesday's passionate father |
| Gwendoline Christie | Larissa Weems | Nevermore Academy principal |
| Christina Ricci | Marilyn Thornhill | Botany teacher and dorm mom |
| Jamie McShane | Sheriff Donovan Galpin | Local sheriff and Tyler's father |
| Joy Sunday | Bianca Barclay | Siren student and rival |
| Moosa Mostafa | Eugene Ottinger | Nevermore's bee-keeping student |
| Georgie Farmer | Ajax Petropolus | Gorgon student, Enid's love interest |
| Fred Armisen | Uncle Fester | Wednesday's eccentric uncle |
About Wednesday
Wednesday became Netflix's most-watched English-language series within three weeks of its release, breaking multiple streaming records. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar with Tim Burton directing and executive producing, the series offers a fresh take on the Addams Family universe.
Jenna Ortega's performance as Wednesday Addams has been particularly praised, with the actress performing the now-viral dance sequence herself, which she choreographed. The show also features Christina Ricci, who played Wednesday in the 1990s Addams Family films, in a new role.
Season 2 and Beyond
Due to its massive success, Netflix quickly renewed Wednesday for a second season. The show has become a cultural phenomenon, inspiring countless memes, Halloween costumes, and social media trends. Production for Season 2 began in 2024, with the cast returning to continue Wednesday's adventures at Nevermore Academy.