Wednesday Cast & Character Guide

A character guide for Netflix’s “Wednesday,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.

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A character guide for Netflix’s “Wednesday,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.

Please Note: This content contains pertinent spoilers, descriptions are updated as new information is presented, images changed as better ones are captured, and this is not an exhaustive list of every cast member, guest star, or reoccurring role.

General Information

Network(s)Netflix
Created ByAlfred Gough, Miles Millar, Tim Burton
Based OnThe Characters created by Charles Addams
First Aired11/23/2022
Executive Produced ByAlfred Gough, Miles Millar
Showrunner(s)Alfred Gough and Miles Millar

World Overview

  • Nevermore Academy (1.1): Found in 1791, the over 200-year-old academic institution has catered to what normies would consider freaks or outcasts. Some examples include werewolves (though some go by Lycans), vampires, sirens, gorgons, psychics, and more.
    • Alumni (Promotional Material): Edgar Allen Poe and Ignatius Itt (aka Cousin Itt)
    • Ophelia Hall (1.2): Where Enid, Yoko, and Wednesday live
    • Founder (1.7): Nevermore Academy was found by Nathaniel Faulkner, who was known for cataloging all known outcasts. It isn’t said if he was an outcast himself, it is known he was killed by a Hyde.
  • Jericho (1.1): A town near Nevermore Academy that has long been weary of the students who attend the school
    • Background (1.3): It was founded by Joseph Crackstone back in 1625 and was one of the first pilgrim settlements in Vermont.
  • Uriah’s Heap (1.3): An antique store
  • The Weathervane (Season 1): A popular, local coffee shop
  • Cobham Woods (1.3): Where the old Jericho meeting house is, alongside squatters and meth heads
  • Viper de la Muerte (2.1): Wednesday’s novel that she has been working on for over two years
    • Who Is Who (S2E6): Viper is Wednesday and Evelyn is Enid
  • Caliban Hall (2.1): Gomez’s old stomping grounds at Nevermore, and where Pugsley’s dorm room is
  • The Skull Tree (2.1): A tree deep in the woods on Nevermore’s property, where the alleged Boy With A Fragile Heart died, after one of his experiments got him killed
  • Rotwood Cottage (2.2): Where Morticia is staying as chair of the Nevermore fundraising gala
  • Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital (2.2): The local psychiatric hospital where outcasts and the ill are kept and potentially experimented on
  • Corinthian Coral (2.2): An item that keeps people from being affected by a siren’s song
  • Iago Tower (2.2): A still-damaged tower in Nevermore Academy, home to such lore as the boy with a clockwork heart
  • Apple Hollow (2.3): The Inn that Gabrielle was staying in
  • Camp Jericho (2.3): Where Principal Bort plans to have an annual “Camp Outcast” to get the students out of the academy and into nature, and where Ron Kruger planned to have “Camp Claw.”

  • The Poe Cup (Season 1): A competition where students compete in a boat race and foot chase
    • The Big Event (1.2): The Poe cup is a 125-year tradition where students row to Raven Island, pull a flag from Crackstone’s crypt, and then come back to the dock where they started, with the winner not sinking or being sunk – with the prize being a trophy, special privileges, and bragging rights
  • Rave’n (1.5): An annual party held at Nevermore Academy
  • A Dove or A Raven (1.5): According to Morticia, those who have visions lean either towards being Doves, who mostly see positive things, and then there are Ravens, who see darker, more powerful visions, that can lead to madness
  • Hyde (1.7): The name of the monster in season 1, named after the famous “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” novel
    • Awakening (1.7): Hyde being are born with a mutation that is unlocked due to a traumatic event, through chemicals or hypnosis, and if liberated by a third party, they bond with them and do their bidding
    • Banned (1.7): Hyde beings have been banned from Nevermore for 30 years, making it another notable thing in the 90s
    • Female v. Males (S2E5): Female hydes are generally strong, and males usually drastically decline, health-wise
  • The Founder’s Pyre Ceremony (2.1): A tradition, back when Gomez and Morticia went to Nevermore, which started the school year
  • El duelo-a-ciegas (2.3): A fencing fight, with a blind fold, in which there is usually a wager in the middle
  • LOIS (S2E4): We learn that LOIS, which Gilpin has been investigating, isn’t a person but a secret program, which is the “Long Term Outcast Integration Study.” The end goal of the study was to turn normies into outcasts.

  • Nevermore Hummers (1.2): The name of Eugene’s bee keeping club
  • Nightshade Society (1.2): At one time, they were defenders of Nevermore, but it seems after a incident almost 30 years ago, they eventually devolved into a social club
    • Founder (1.5): It was found by Goody Addams, a Mexican immigrant
  • Black Cats (1.2): Enid’s Poe Cup group
  • Morning Song Community (1.5): The cult Gabrielle is part of, and Bianca a former member, that uses Sirens’ songs to control people and make money. Though, if you ask any member, they are simply a personal development movement.
    • Leader (1.5): His name is Gideon
    • When and Where Was It Founded
  • Types of Outcasts
    • Psychics (Season 2 Promo – Introduced in Season 1): Also known as vision havers, get glimpses of past or future with one touch. Of them, there are two subgroups: Doves see good things, and ravens see bad things.
    • Werewolves (Season 2 Promo – Introduced in Season 1): Also known as furs or Lupine, they have super strength, speed, and heightened senses, and often are found in packs.
      • Alphas (S2E6): Alpha werewolves don’t need it to be a full moon to transform, and often end up alone
    • Hydes (Season 2 Promo – Introduced in Season 1): Chaotic, strong, fast, unpredictable, and highly emotional, Hydes are a unique brand of outcast as they generally don’t act on their own but with a master.
    • Sirens (Season 2 Promo – Introduced in Season 1): Outcasts known for their aesthetics and ability to hypnotize you with their siren song. Also, when they touch water, they become like mermaids.
    • Gorgons (Season 2 Promo – Introduced in Season 1): Also known as stoners, their look stuns temporarily, and often they wear hats, beanies, and hoodies to keep their powers in check.
    • Sparks (Season 2 Promo – Introduced in Season 1): They have the ability to generate electricity and shoot it from their fingertips.
    • Shapeshifters (Season 1)
    • Avians (2.2): A rare kind of outcast, not seen in ten years at Nevermore Academy, that can control birds
    • Botanicals
    • Faceless
    • Swarmers
    • Pyros
  • Frump Mortuaries (2.2): The business Morticia’s mother owns, which is the biggest and most successful outcast-owned business.

  • Viper (1.1): The name of Wednesday’s literary character, based off herself
  • Yeti (1.4): According to Enid, they went extinct in the 1950s, and “Abominable Snowman” is a derogatory term for them

Wednesday Addams & Goody Addams (Jenna Ortega)

Goody Addams facing Joseph Crackstone's wrath
Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) playing her cello

Deep into her teens and at a stage where she wishes to rebel against her parents, Wednesday seems to be deeply unhappy with no one to talk to. So, she pours what she cannot verbally say into her novels while still learning about the world around her, with a particular interest in language, fencing, and the cello.

As for Goody Addams? She is Wednesday’s direct ancestor from whom she inherits her dark gift, which Goody makes seem will doom Wednesday to loneliness.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Tara Carpenter in “Scream” and “Scream 6,” Vada Cavell in “The Fallout,” Lorraine in “X,” Katie Torres in “Yes Day” Ellie Alves in “You,” and Phoebe in “The Babysitter: Killer Queen”
  • Transfer Student (1.1): She has gone to 8 schools in 5 years
  • Daddy Bonding Time (1.5): Since she was 5, he has been teaching her fencing and they have been playing Russian Roulette together since she was 12
  • Age (1.6): Wednesday turns 16

Quotes

There is no controlling a raging river. You must learn to navigate it without drowning.
— Goody (1.6)

Morticia Addams neé Frump (Catherine Zeta-Jones) & 1990 Morticia (Gwen Jones)

A beloved housewife with a few eccentric quirks, all Morticia wants right now is for Wednesday to find joy and friendship and for this rebellious period to potentially end.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones’s Past and Future Roles Include: Velma Kelly in “Chicago”
  • Psychic Visions (1.2): Larissa reveals, like Wednesday, Morticia had visions. However, they were unreliable and dangerous.
  • High School Accomplishments (1.5): She was captain of the fencing team and a four-time Poe Cup winner, with Larissa by her side
  • Pen Name (S2E6): Like Wednesday, Morticia is a writer, and her pen name is Barbara Jean Day, and one of her latest books is “The Tombstone Tango.”
    • How Long? (S2E7): She has been writing since she was Wednesday’s age

Quotes

Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán) & 1990 Gomez (Lucius Hoyos)

The patriarch of his family, Gomez, wants everyone to be happy. Be it Morticia, his loving wife, his daughter, who he gives the most affectionate names, or Pugsley, who wants to make it through a school day without being put into a locker.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
  • Luis Guzmán’s Past and Future Roles Include: Illan Iberra in “The Resort,” the film “You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!,” and Jorge in “Hightown”
  • Lucius Hoyos’s Past and Future Roles Include: Jose Guiterrez in “Heroes Reborn”
  • I Can Tell You’re Lying (1.5): According to Wednesday, her father’s tell is him smoothing his moustache and winking
  • Profession (2.2): He is a lawyer

Quotes

Sometimes a sharp tongue can cut deep.
— Gomez (1.5)

Thing

Wednesday worried that Thing has been murdered
“Wednesday worried that Thing has been murdered,” Wednesday, “If You Don’t Woe Me By Now,” directed by James Marshall, 2022, (Netflix)

Formerly known as Fernando Fingertips, Thing is an outcast who lives with the Addams family and often trails or spies on someone.

Additional Information

Pugsley Addams (Isaac Ordonez)

Pugsley Addams (Isaac Ordonez) worried about Gomez
“Pugsley Addams (Isaac Ordonez) worried about Gomez,” Wednesday, “You Reap What You Woe,” directed by Gandja Monteiro, 2022, (Netflix)

Unlike the Pugsley Addams we know, this version isn’t following in Wednesday’s footsteps with a litany of contraptions and means to cause a stir. Pugsley is more normal and vulnerable, and while he has a place in Wednesday’s heart, he is also a reminder of what led to her needing to be monotone and drain herself of emotions as much as possible.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
  • Outcast Type (S2): He can fire off electricity from his hand

Quotes

Principal Larissa Weems (Gwendoline Christie) & 1990 Larissa Weems (Oliver Wickham)

At one time, Larissa was Morticia’s roommate at Nevermore Academy. Years later, she is the principal and the reason Wednesday, despite the time period she applies, is able to get in. But, with excellent grades and a being the child of two alumni, Wednesday did make it easier than expected for Principal Weems.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
  • Gwendoline Christie’s Past and Future Roles Include: Lucifer Morningstar in “The Sandman,” Brienne of Tarth in “Game of Thrones” and Captain Phasma in “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi,” “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” and “Star Wars Resistance”
  • Power (1.2): Larissa is a shapeshifter
  • Cousin! (S2E5): Principal Weems is Wednesday’s 13th cousin twice removed

Quotes

Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers)

Enid (Emma Myers) at a cafe in Jericho
Wednesday. Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair in episode 104 of Wednesday. Cr. Vlad Cioplea/Netflix © 2022

Enid is a Lycan who, unfortunately, can’t fully transform into a full wolf. She can extend her claws, but that’s it. But, outside of being a Lycan, Enid is someone sociable, writes a gossip blog, and loves bright and bold colors. Which makes her being Wednesday’s roommate seem cruel for both parties.

Additional Information

Quotes

Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday)

Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday) in a promotional picture for Nevermore Academy
“Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday),” Wednesday, directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Bianca is the it girl at Nevermore Academy. She’s a siren, formerly dated one of the hottest boys in school, and is one of the top fencers. She is also the class valedictorian and reingning champion of the Poe Cup.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Claire in “Dear White People,” Sophia in “Shithouse” and Dr. Gray in “Dog”
  • Her Amulet (1.4): Being that a Siren’s song allows for some level of control over people, Bianca wears a amulet which dampens her power
  • Birth Name (1.5): Brandy Jane

Quotes

Fire tests gold, suffering tests a woman.
— Bianca (quoting her mom) – 1.4

Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci)

Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci) introducing herself to Wednesday
“Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci) introducing herself to Wednesday,” Wednesday, directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Marilyn is the dorm mother assigned to ensure Wednesday and those in her care do well at Nevermore Academy. Which is something she takes rather seriously, and to welcome people, she usually finds a plant that fits their personality. For example, she gives Wednesday a Black Dahlia.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 1
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Misty in “Yellowjackets,” Wednesday Addams in “Addams Family Values,” and “The Addams Family,” and Katie Flax in “Mermaids”

Quotes

Yoko Tanaka (Naomi J. Ogawa)

Yoko Tanaka (Naomi J. Ogawa) in a Nevermore promotional photo
“Yoko Tanaka (Naomi J. Ogawa) ,” Wednesday, directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

A vampire who vies to win the Poe Cup.

Additional Information

Quotes

 Sheriff Donovan Galpin (Jamie McShane)

Sheriff Galpin (Jamie McShane) making it clear he and the mayor have their differences
“Sheriff Galpin (Jamie McShane) making it clear he and the mayor have their differences,” Wednesday, “Woe is the Loneliest Number ” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Sheriff Galpin succeeded Mayor Noble, and like many in Jericho, when things are strange or go awry, Nevermore is usually where he thinks the source is.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Detective Lankford in “The Lincoln Lawyer,” Max in “Animal Kingdom,” and Captain Lindell in “SEAL Team”

Quotes

Valerie Kinbott (Riki Lindhome)

Valerie Kinbott (Riki Lindhome) having a therapy session with Wednesday
“Valerie Kinbott (Riki Lindhome) having a therapy session with Wednesday,” Wednesday, “Woe is the Loneliest Number ” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Dr. Kinbott is assigned to Wednesday to evaluate her after her piranha incident, and while Wednesday originally tried to escape her sessions, eventually, she participates and makes some level of progress.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Kimberly Harris in “Duncanville,” and Donna Thrombey in “Knives Out”

Quotes

Rowan Laslow (Calum Ross)

Rowan (Calum Ross) as he shows up in Principal Weems' office
“Rowan (Calum Ross) as he shows up in Principal Weems’ office,” Wednesday, “Woe is the Loneliest Number ” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Rowan is telekinetic who greets Wednesday with attempted murder, and is one of the original triggers for Wednesday’s investigation into Nevermore and all the secrets it and Jericho, at large, hold.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
  • Roommate (1.2): He was Xavier’s roommate
  • Former Member (1.3): It’s noted he was kicked out of the Nightshades last semester

Quotes

Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan)

Tyler (Hunter Doohan) trying to have a conversation with Wednesday
“Tyler (Hunter Doohan) trying to have a conversation with Wednesday,” Wednesday, “Woe is the Loneliest Number ” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Tyler is the Sheriff’s son who works at the local coffee shop, the Weathervane, and develops feelings for Wednesday.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Adam Desiato in “Your Honor” and Teenage Warren in “Truth Be Told”
  • Mom (1.8): His mom, Francois, who went to school with Larissa, Morticia, and Gomez, was an outcast, in the form of being a Hyde, and postpartum depression triggered it

Quotes

Eugene Otinger (Moosa Mostafa)

Eugene (Moosa Mostafa) in his beekeeper outfit
“Eugene (Moosa Mostafa) in his beekeeper outfit,” Wednesday, “Woe is the Loneliest Number ” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Eugene is the only member of the Hummers, the Nevermore Bee Keepers club, who becomes like a little brother to Wednesday during the semester.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Nas in “The Last Bus.”
  • Powers (1.8): He can control bees

Quotes

Xavier Thorpe (Percy Hynes White)

Xavier (Percy Hynes White) with Wednesday as she shows off her archery skills
“Xavier (Percy Hynes White) with Wednesday as she shows off her archery skills,” Wednesday, “Woe is the Loneliest Number ” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

While Xavier has a famous father, Vincent Thorpe, with a Vegas residency due to his psychic abilities, Xavier doesn’t see him much since Xavier is considered a PR liability due to his mental health struggles.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 2
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Elliot Wazowski in “Pretty Hard Cases,” and Andy Strucker in “The Gifted”
  • Powers (1.2): He can animate things he draws, either like a .gif, or even have them move about
  • Beef With Tyler (1.4): Last outreach day, Tyler and his friends destroyed a mural he was working on and assaulted him
  • Season 2: Xavier, after being accused of murder, has now been enrolled at Reichenbach Academy in Switzerland, and his family’s money was taken from Nevermore, just like he was. Thus, causing a major financial shortfall. But, despite being removed, Xavier seems to still have feelings for Wednesday and sends her a piece featuring crows.

Quotes

Mayor Noble Walker (Tommie Earl Jenkins)

Mayor Noble Walker (Tommie Earl Jenkins) thanking Larissa Weems for her generous donation to his campaign
“Mayor Noble Walker (Tommie Earl Jenkins) thanking Larissa Weems for her generous donation to his campaign,” Wednesday, “Friend or Woe,” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Mayor Walker is Lucas’ father, the former Sheriff of Jericho, and someone who has long swayed favored to whoever is the highest bidder. This isn’t to imply he is corrupt but knows who provides the most tax revenue and tries to make said person or entity happy.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Die-Hardman (voice) in “Death Stranding,” and Jacob Kane (voice) in “Gotham Knights”

Quotes

Ajax Petropolus (Georgie Farmer)

Ajax Petropolus (Georgie Farmer) stunned that Enid was flirting with him
“Ajax Petropolus (Georgie Farmer) stunned that Enid was flirting with him,” Wednesday, “Friend or Woe,” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Ajax is a gorgon (think Medusa) whom Enid has a huge crush on.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Jake Crossley in “Evermoor”

Quotes

Joseph Crackston (William Houston)

Joseph Crackston is the founder and former mayor of Jericho, who was vehemently against any and all kinds of outcasts.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 3
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Kemp in “Will,” Blameless Marad (voice) in “Horizon Zero Dawn” and “Horizon Forbidden West,” Moses in “The Bible” and “Son of God.”

Quotes

Lucas Walker (Iman Marson)

Lucas asking Enid out to the Rave'n
“Lucas (Iman Marson) asking Enid out to the Rave’n,” Wednesday, “Woe What a Night,” directed by Tim Burton, 2022, (Netflix)

Lucas is the son of Mayor Noble, one of Tyler’s former friends, who goes from yet another Jericho kid harassing Nevermore kids to warming up to them and even liking a few girls who go there.

Additional Information

Quotes

Esther Sinclair (Amanda Drew)

Esther Sinclair (Amanda Drew) smiling at her daughter Enid
“Esther Sinclair (Amanda Drew) smiling at her daughter Enid,” Wednesday, “You Reap What You Woe,” directed by Gandja Monteiro, 2022, (Netflix)

Esther is Enid’s mom, the talker, and the decision-maker in the family, and is the main reason Enid has a complex about not wolfing out yet.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 5
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Diane in “Vampire Academy,” Miss Kane in “Gangs of London,” and Carol in “The Girl Before.”

Quotes

Murray Sinclair (Ryan Ellsworth)

Murray Sinclair (Ryan Ellsworth) smiling at his daughter Enid
“Murray Sinclair (Ryan Ellsworth) smiling at his daughter Enid,” Wednesday, “You Reap What You Woe,” directed by Gandja Monteiro, 2022, (Netflix)

Murray is Enid’s father, who is the quiet type, but despite how Esther can be, he is supportive of Enid wolfing out on her own time.

Additional Information

Quotes

Gabrielle (Gracy Goldman)

Gabrielle (Gracy Goldman), Bianca's mother, talking to her at Weathervane
“Gabrielle (Gracy Goldman), Bianca’s mother, talking to her at Weathervane,” Wednesday, “You Reap What You Woe,” directed by Gandja Monteiro, 2022, (Netflix)

Gabrielle is Bianca’s mother, who has long used her siren song as part of a cult to control its members and make money.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 5
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Wytel Expert  in “Years and Years”

Quotes

Sue Ottinger (Georgia Goodman) and Janet Ottinger (Rina Mahoney)

Sue Ottinger (Georgia Goodman) and Janet Ottinger (Rina Mahoney) visiting their son Eugene and running into Wednesday
“Sue Ottinger (Georgia Goodman) and Janet Ottinger (Rina Mahoney) visiting their son Eugene and running into Wednesday,” Wednesday, “You Reap What You Woe,” directed by Gandja Monteiro, 2022, (Netflix)

Sue and Janet are Eugene’s moms.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 5
  • Georgia Goodman’s Past and Future Roles Include: Dolce Rodriguez in “Wreck,” and Rebecca in “The Sandman,”
  • Rina Mahoney’s Past and Future Roles Include: Julie in “The Sceptred Isle” and Mariam Rahman in “The Bay”

Quotes

Ansel Gates (Philip Rosch)

Ansel Gates (Philip Rosch) demanding his son, Garret, attack Nevermore Academy and poison the students with Nightshade
“Ansel Gates (Philip Rosch) demanding his son, Garret, attack Nevermore Academy and poison the students with Nightshade,” Wednesday, “You Reap What You Woe,” directed by Gandja Monteiro, 2022, (Netflix)

Ansel is the patriarch of Jericho’s former richest and oldest family, who vehemently hated outcasts with all the darkness in his heart.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 5
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Henry in “Beforeigners,” and Jeremy MacCoughlin in “Peacemaker”
  • Reason for Hatred (1.5): Ansel’s family claimed that Nevermore is built on land stolen over 200 years ago

Quotes

Garret Gates (Lewis Hayes)

Garrett Gates (Lewis Hayes) moments after being stabbed with a sword
“Garrett Gates (Lewis Hayes) moments after being stabbed with a sword,” Wednesday, “You Reap What You Woe,” directed by Gandja Monteiro, 2022, (Netflix)

Garret Gates is Laurel’s brother, Ansel’s son, who was tasked with killing all the Nevermore kids in 1990 with poison at their annual Rave’n, but because of his obsession and love for Morticia, he didn’t complete the job. In fact, he died the night of

Additional Information

Quotes

Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen)

Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) talking about all he was told about Wednesday's time at Nevermore
“Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) talking about all he was told about Wednesday’s time at Nevermore,” Wednesday, “If You Don’t Woe Me By Now,” directed by James Marshall, 2022, (Netflix)

Uncle Fester is a fugitive who is almost always on the run, but with him more able to take care of himself than anyone in Wednesday’s family, the ones we’re introduced to at least, she loves him the most, hence her allowing herself to relax around him.

Additional Information

  • Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 7
  • The Actor’s Past and Future Roles Include: Cranky Kong in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” Various Voices in “Big Mouth,” and Various Characters in “Saturday Night Live”
  • Birthday (S2E4): October 26, 1970 – it is one of the few constants on all of his fake IDs.

Quotes

Joanna Lumley As Grandmama Hester Frump

Hester is Morticia and Ophelia’s mother, one of the richest outcasts alive, and that is thanks to her business, Frump Mortuaries.

  • Introduced In: Season 2/Episode 2
  • The actor is also known for their role in “Fool Me Once.”

Additional Information

Quotes

Old memories are like old corpses. They never quite seem the same when you dig them up – Grandmama (S2E4)

Steve Buscemi As Barry Dort

Principal Barry Dort (Steve Buscemi) – Wednesday 2.1 – Netflix

The new Principal of Nevermore Academy takes a different approach than his predecessor. He is less about integration with normies, himself being a pyro, and is more about outcasts’ pride.

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Billie Piper As Isadora Capri

Isadora Capri (Billie Piper) listening to Wednesday play the cello and give pointers - Wednesday 2.1
Isadora Capri (Billie Piper) – Wednesday 2.1 – Netflix

A child prodigy and outcast by means of being a wolf, who released their first classical album “Wolf Howl” at the age of ten, and has now become the music teacher at Nevermore

Additional Information

  • Ex-Boyfriend (S2E5): Alfie Penn, who was a violent expressionist artist, splatter art basically, and wasn’t the best partner.

Quotes

Thandiwe Newton As Dr. Fairburn

Dr. Fairborn (Thandiwe Newton) introducing herself to Wednesday - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2
Dr. Fairborn (Thandiwe Newton) – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2 – Netflix

Dr. Fairborn is the head of Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital, and despite not being born an outcast, she is considered an expert on outcast psychology.

  • Introduced In: Season 2/ Episode 2
  • The actor is also known for their role in “God’s Country.”

Additional Information

Quotes

Introduced in Season 2/ Episode 1

Chet – The Kansas City Scalper (Haley Joel Osment) meeting his match in Wednesday - Wednesday 2.1
Chet – The Kansas City Scalper (Haley Joel Osment) – Wednesday 2.1 – Netflix
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  • Character Summary: A serial killer who mainly preyed on young girls, Wednesday had a long fascination with him and over the summer, she caught and brought him to justice – keeping one of his dolls, for Enid, as a souvenir.

Additional Information

Sheriff Santiago (Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo) asking what Wednesday is doing near her crime scene - Wednesday 2.1
Sheriff Santiago (Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo) – Wednesday 2.1 – Netflix
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  • Character Summary: Sheriff Santiago replaced Tyler’s dad, the former Sheriff Galpin, who now does police work without a badge.

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Bruno (Noah B. Taylor) coming face to face with Enid's ex Ajax - Wednesday 2.1
Bruno (Noah B. Taylor) – Wednesday 2.1 – Netflix
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  • Character Summary: Bruno is a wolf who has taken an interest in Enid.

Additional Information

  • Background (S2E6): He is Filipino and speaks Tagalog

Lurch (Joonas Suotamo)
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  • Character Summary: The Addams’ family butler and chauffeur who lost/had their eye injured by Pugsley, due to his misuse of a grenade launcher

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Introduced in Season 2/ Episode 2

Agnes DeMille (Evie Templeton) introducing herself and offerign her services - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2
Agnes DeMille (Evie Templeton) – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2 – Netflix
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  • Character Summary: Agnes calls herself Wednesday’s biggest fan and is revealed to be her stalker since the end of season 1. The reason Wednesday has had trouble catching her is that Agnes can completely hide her person, and whatever she is wearing is invisible. Strangely, she can’t make others invisible.

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  • Home Life (S2E8): Part of the reason Agnes obsesses over Wednesday is that her home life isn’t great. Her mom has a normie husband and a new baby she is focused on, and she and her dad aren’t necessarily close either.

Dr. Orloff (Christopher Lloyd) moving through the courtyard - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2
Dr. Orloff (Christopher Lloyd) – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2 – Netflix
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  • Character Summary: Dr. Orloff is one of the longest tenured professors at Nevermore Academy, and currently, he is, Futurama style, a floating head in a jar.

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  • Creator Of His Contraption (S2E6): Was Isaac

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  • Character Summary: Slurp is the name of the zombie that Pugsley brings back to life, who is the genius boy with a robotic heart in Ajax’s story from the first episode of this season.

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  • Character Appears In Season 2
  • Back To Life (S2E3): It seems by eating people, Slurp is regenerating – including his brain.
  • Real Name (S2E5/S2E6): Isaac Night
  • Outcast Power (S2E8): He is telekinetic

Judi (Heather Matarazzo) talkign to Wednesday - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2
Judi (Heather Matarazzo) – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 2 – Netflix
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  • Character Summary: Judi is Dr. Fairborn’s assistant, who seems notably eccentric.

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Introduced in Season 2/ Episode 3

Josephine (Ceola Dunne) and Agnes admiring how mean Wednesday could be - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 3
Josephine (Ceola Dunne) and Agnes – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 3 – Netflix

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Character Summary

Josephine is Agnes’ friend, and a fellow member of Wednesday’s unofficial, and unwanted, fan club, who is a shapeshifter.

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Ron Kruger (Anthony Michael Hall) addressing his troupe - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 3
Ron Kruger (Anthony Michael Hall) – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 3 – Netflix

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Character Summary

Ron is the leader of a local scout troupe who challenges the outcast for the use of Camp Jericho.

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Character(s) Introduced in Season 2/ Episode 4

Varicose (Liv Spencer) and Hester outside Hester's car - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 4
Varicose (Liv Spencer) and Hester – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 4 – Netflix

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Character Summary

Grandmama’s chauffeur and her counterpart to Lurch

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Augustus Stonehurst (Philip Philmar) potentially having a parrot speak for him - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 4
Augustus Stonehurst (Philip Philmar) – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 4 – Netflix

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Character Summary

Augustus is a former professor at Nevermore Academy, who hasn’t taught there in a few years, having been at Willow Hill since October 2022, and loves and even wants to make becoming an outcast more accessible to normies.

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Louise (Eugenia Caruso) smiling at Fester - Wednesday Season 2 Episode 4
Louise (Eugenia Caruso) – Wednesday Season 2 Episode 4 – Netflix

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Character Summary

Louise is one of the lunch staff members at Willow Hill.

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Character(s) Introduced in Season 2/ Episode 6

Francoise (Frances O’Connor) – Wednesday 2.6 (Netflix)

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Character Summary

Allegedly dead for 15 years, Tyler’s mom, a female hyde, has actually been in hiding, and we learn, amongst many surprises, that her brother is Isaac, aka Slurp, who was working on a cure for her being a hyde.

Character Details

  • First Transformation (S2E6): When her father slapped her for being with a normie named Dylan

Rosaline Rotwood (Lady Gaga) – Wednesday 2.6 (Netflix)

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Character Summary

Rosaline Rotwood is a legendary figure and former professor at Nevermore, who was/is a Rvaen, and as a teacher, her focus was on runes and ancient cryptology.

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Character(s) Introduced in Season 2/ Episode 7

Gideon aka Arnold (Casper Van Dien) Wednesday 2.7 (Netflix)

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Character Summary

Arnold was an actor that Dort found in order to use his charisma to start the Morning Song cult.

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