As August 6 draws near, fans have begun to wonder: will Xavier be in Wednesday season 2? Considering the allegations the actor Percy Hynes White faced after the first season, many are speculating whether the showrunners have devised a new storyline to address this pivotal character's absence. Here's what we know.
How Will Xavier's Disappearance Affect Wednesday Season 2?
Percy Hynes White, who played Xavier Thorpe in Wednesday, faced assault and racism allegations after the first season finished its run on Netflix.
Xavier was initially part of the main cast, with his love triangle connection to the titular character, and he has actual connections to the Addams family, as the first season highlighted. But could this affect the second season in its entirety? The short answer is no.
Despite appearing alongside the main ensemble of season 1, excluding Xavier wouldn't have as huge an impact as it would if characters like Enid or Tyler exited the show.
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Getting rid of Xavier means losing two things: the actor's controversies and the dragging love triangle no fan asked for in the series. So, it's still considered a win-win for the show and the fans.
With Xavier gone, this gives Wednesday season 2 more space to deal with Jenna Ortega's more pressing issues: the secret behind the Addams family, the truth about Tyler's dual identity crisis, and the ever-haunting Nevermore Academy. Speaking of secrets, here's how the second season can address that disappearance.
How Will Wednesday Season 2 Replace Xavier's Presence?
Wednesday Season 2 presents more opportunities to welcome additional characters on board; some of the most notable include Grandmama Frump (played by Joanna Lumley) and Addams Family alum Christopher Lloyd, who played Uncle Fester in the movie franchise.
Grandmama Frump is the perfect replacement for Xavier. This grandmama is not just the typical witchy Addams family member of the bunch; she might just be the key to unlocking Xavier's connection to his grandmother, who was "friends" with the deceased.
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With grandmama in the picture, the Addams family expanded its roster and mysteries to uncover as the second season unfolds.
Also, given how Christina Ricci's cameo served its purpose with a crucial antagonist at the end of season 1, it's likely we'll see the same treatment towards Christopher Lloyd, who will appear as Professor Orloff, one of the longest-serving teachers at Nevermore Academy.
Meanwhile, Wednesday season 2 part 1 premieres August 6, while part 2 follows on September 3 on Netflix. Stay spooked!
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