Meanwhile, Netflix has also announced the full cast of the sophomore season of the smash hit series, which will feature Jenna Ortega reprising her role as Wednesday Addams.
- May 8, 2024
AceShowbiz - Percy Hynes White has broken his silence after Netflix excluded his name in the cast list for the upcoming second season of "Wednesday". Making use of his Instagram account, the Canadian actor has confirmed that he won't return for the new installment of the hit series.
“I had so much fun working on this show," Percy, who portrayed Xavier Thorpe in the first season of the smash-hit Netflix series, wrote on Instagram Stories alongside a photo of him with other cast members. "I can't wait to watch season 2:) Much love," he added along with a heart emoji.
Percy's exit came after he was accused of sexual assault last year. A Twitter account named LadySwampWitch claimed that the actor assaulted her and several women at a party he hosted in Toronto. The account added that it was a recurring theme with him.
"The Gift" actor denied the allegations on Instagram last June. "The rumors are false. I can accept the portrayal of me as someone bigoted, or criminally negligent of people's safety," he said at the time. "These are the kind of baseless, harmful claims that can create mistrust toward victims. It's very distressing to know that this misinformation has upset people."
He continued, "I'm really thankful for everyone who's stood by me and helped share the facts. Harassment of my family, friends and coworkers needs to stop please. Thank you for taking the time to read this."
Meanwhile, Netflix recently announced the full cast of "Wednesday" season 2. Jenna Ortega is set to reprise her role as Wednesday Addams, while Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Isaac Ordonez and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo had been promoted to series regulars in the sophomore season.
Also returning for the new season are Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Hunter Doohan, Victor Dorobantu, Moosa Mostafa and Georgie Farmer. Steve Buscemi, Cillie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter and Noah Taylor, on the other hand, are new series regulars. Fred Armisen, Jamie McShane and Thandiwe Newton will make appearances in guest capacity.
