Cast of Wednesday: Complete Guide to Actors and Characters

Anyone who remembers the original Addams Family knows Wednesday Addams as the morbid, deadpan daughter. But when Netflix brought her to screen in 2022, the show became a cultural phenomenon—and the cast of Wednesday turned a familiar face into a breakout star.

Lead actress: Jenna Ortega ·
Number of seasons: 2 (Season 3 in production) ·
Created by: Alfred Gough and Miles Millar ·
Streaming platform: Netflix

The snapshot table below compiles the key production facts for the series.

Who plays Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series?

Jenna Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series (Netflix Tudum (official Netflix news)). She is the first actor to portray the character in a live-action Netflix production. Before stepping into the role, Ortega was best known for her work in You, Scream, and The Fallout (Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator)).

A brief background of Jenna Ortega

Born in 2002, Ortega began acting as a child with roles in Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle. Her rise to fame accelerated through horror and thriller genres, culminating in her casting as Wednesday. She also served as an executive producer on the series (Wikipedia (community-run encyclopedia)).

How Jenna Ortega prepared for the role

Ortega reportedly learned cello, fencing, and German to authentically portray Wednesday’s skills (ELLE (lifestyle magazine)). She also choreographed her own dance sequence in Season 1, which went viral. The preparation paid off: her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

What is the complete cast of Wednesday Season 1?

Season 1 premiered on November 23, 2022, with 8 episodes (Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator)). The cast of Wednesday Season 1 introduced a large ensemble of Nevermore Academy students and town characters.

Main cast of Season 1

• Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams (Netflix Tudum)
• Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Wednesday’s roommate and a werewolf (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, the sheriff’s son and later revealed as a Hyde (Wikipedia (community-run encyclopedia))
• Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay, a siren student (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Otinger (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Naomi J. Ogawa as Yoko Tanaka (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Victor Dorobantu as Thing (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Wednesday’s father (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Wednesday’s mother (Rotten Tomatoes)

Recurring characters

• Gwendoline Christie as Larissa Weems, the principal of Nevermore (Wikipedia)
• Jamie McShane as Sheriff Donovan Galpin (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Percy Hynes White as Xavier Thorpe (Rotten Tomatoes)
• Riki Lindhome as Dr. Valerie Kinbott (Rotten Tomatoes)
• George Burcea as Lurch (Rotten Tomatoes)

The implication: Season 1’s cast of Wednesday built a rich foundation, mixing Addams family staples with original Nevermore characters that fans quickly adopted.

Who is in the cast of Wednesday Season 2?

Season 2 released in late 2024, also containing 8 episodes (Netflix Tudum (official Netflix news)). Nearly all main cast members from Season 1 returned, with several new additions.

Returning actors

• Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
• Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair
• Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin
• Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay
• Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus
• Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Otinger
• Gwendoline Christie as Larissa Weems (recurring)
• Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
• Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
• Victor Dorobantu as Thing

New additions in Season 2

Season 2 introduced several new characters portrayed by notable actors. Steve Buscemi joined in an undisclosed role (ELLE (lifestyle magazine)). Joanna Lumley and Lady Gaga were also added to the cast (ELLE). Pugsley Addams, Wednesday’s younger brother, had an expanded presence in Season 2 (ELLE).

Is Lady Gaga in the cast of Wednesday?

Persistent rumors have linked Lady Gaga to a role in Wednesday, but as of early 2025, Netflix has not officially confirmed her involvement (ELLE (lifestyle magazine)). She has not appeared in Season 1 nor Season 2. Some reports suggest she may appear in Season 3, but that remains speculation (ELLE).

Rumors and reports

In early 2025, multiple entertainment outlets reported that Lady Gaga was in talks to join the cast of Wednesday for a multi-episode arc. Neither the actress nor Netflix has commented publicly (ELLE).

Official confirmation

Netflix has not included Lady Gaga in any official cast announcements for Seasons 2 or 3. The streaming giant’s official YouTube announcement for Season 3 does not mention her name. Until an official source confirms, the question remains open.

What is the cast of Wednesday Season 3?

Netflix announced Season 3 in early 2025, confirming production is underway (Netflix official YouTube channel). The cast of Wednesday Season 3 includes all main returning actors.

Announced cast members

• Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
• Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
• Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
• Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair
• Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin (reportedly returning)
• Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay

Tim Burton returns as executive producer (Wikipedia (community-run encyclopedia)).

Expected returning actors

Based on continuity, recurring cast members like Victor Dorobantu (Thing) and Moosa Mostafa (Eugene) are expected to return. The full supporting cast has not been officially listed (Netflix Tudum).

Timeline

• November 2022 – Wednesday Season 1 premieres on Netflix (Rotten Tomatoes)
• January 2023 – Netflix renews Wednesday for Season 2 (Netflix Tudum)
• Late 2024 – Wednesday Season 2 released (Netflix Tudum)
• Early 2025 – Netflix announces Season 3 renewal and cast (Netflix official YouTube channel)

Quotes and key statements

Wednesday is an American supernatural mystery comedy television series based on the character Wednesday Addams by Charles Addams.— Wikipedia (community-run encyclopedia)

Netflix renewed Wednesday for a second season in January 2023.— Netflix Tudum (official Netflix news)

Jenna Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams.— Rotten Tomatoes (film review aggregator)

Season 2 cast coverage identifies Pugsley Addams as Wednesday’s younger brother and confirms his expanded presence.— ELLE (lifestyle magazine)

The implication for Jenna Ortega: she continues to define a new generation’s Wednesday. For newcomers: the complete cast of Wednesday across all seasons offers a rich ensemble of characters to discover.

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