Wednesday Cast (2022)
Netflix | Comedy, Mystery, Fantasy | Season 1 (8 Episodes) | Created by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar
Wednesday Addams, the macabre daughter of the Addams Family, enrolls at Nevermore Academy where she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago.
Main Cast
Jenna Ortega
Wednesday Addams
Deadpan teenage daughter with psychic visions attending Nevermore Academy
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Morticia Addams
Wednesday's elegant mother, Nevermore alumna
Luis Guzmán
Gomez Addams
Wednesday's devoted father with a mysterious past
Gwendoline Christie
Principal Larissa Weems
Shapeshifting principal of Nevermore, Morticia's former roommate
Emma Myers
Enid Sinclair
Wednesday's colorful werewolf roommate and best friend
Percy Hynes White
Xavier Thorpe
Artistic student who can bring his drawings to life
Hunter Doohan
Tyler Galpin
Normie barista at local coffee shop with dark secrets
Christina Ricci
Marilyn Thornhill / Laurel Gates
Nevermore's dorm mother and botany teacher
Nevermore Academy Students
Joy Sunday
Bianca Barclay
Siren student, queen bee, Wednesday's rival
Georgie Farmer
Ajax Petropolus
Gorgon student with snakes for hair, Enid's love interest
Naomi J. Ogawa
Yoko Tanaka
Vampire student, Enid's friend
Moosa Mostafa
Eugene Ottinger
Nevermore's beekeeper, Wednesday's friend
Supporting & Recurring Cast
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie McShane | Sheriff Donovan Galpin | Tyler's father, Jericho's sheriff investigating murders |
| Fred Armisen | Uncle Fester | Wednesday's eccentric uncle (Episode 7) |
| Isaac Ordonez | Pugsley Addams | Wednesday's younger brother |
| George Burcea | Lurch | The Addams Family's butler |
| Victor Dorobantu | Thing | Disembodied hand, Wednesday's companion |
| Riki Lindhome | Dr. Valerie Kinbott | Wednesday's therapist in Jericho |
| Iman Marson | Lucas Walker | Mayor Walker's son, Jericho High student |
| Tommie Earl Jenkins | Mayor Noble Walker | Mayor of Jericho |
| Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo | Deputy Sheriff Ritchie Santiago | Sheriff Galpin's deputy |
| William Houston | Joseph Crackstone | Pilgrim founder of Jericho, main antagonist |
| Calum Ross | Rowan Laslow | Telekinetic student, Wednesday's vision subject |
| Johnna Dias-Watson | Divina | Siren student, Bianca's friend |
| Oliver Watson | Kent | Siren student, Bianca's friend |
| Amanda Drew | Esther Sinclair | Enid's mother |
| Nitin Ganatra | Murray Sinclair | Enid's father |
| Cezar Grumazescu | Coach Vlad | Nevermore's coach |
| Lucius Hoyos | Young Gomez Addams | Gomez in flashbacks |
| Gwen Jones | Young Morticia Frump | Morticia in flashbacks |
Production Team
Tim Burton
Executive Producer, Director (Episodes 1-4)
Alfred Gough
Creator, Executive Producer, Writer
Miles Millar
Creator, Executive Producer, Writer
Steve Stark
Executive Producer
Andrew Mittman
Executive Producer
Gail Berman
Executive Producer
Kayla Alpert
Executive Producer
Danny Elfman
Main Theme Composer
Chris Bacon
Series Composer
Awards & Recognition
Emmy Awards 2023
- Outstanding Comedy Series (Nominated)
- Outstanding Lead Actress - Jenna Ortega (Nominated)
- Outstanding Production Design
- Outstanding Costume Design
Golden Globe Awards
- Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy (Nominated)
- Best Actress - Jenna Ortega (Nominated)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Outstanding Female Actor - Jenna Ortega (Nominated)
Viewership Records
- Most hours viewed in a week for English-language series on Netflix
- 341.2 million hours viewed in first week
- #1 in 83 countries
- Over 1 billion hours viewed total
Cultural Impact
The series became a viral sensation, particularly for Jenna Ortega's dance scene to "Goo Goo Muck" by The Cramps, which spawned countless TikTok recreations. Lady Gaga's "Bloody Mary" also saw a resurgence in popularity due to fan edits. The show's gothic aesthetic and Wednesday's deadpan humor resonated with audiences worldwide, making it one of Netflix's most successful series launches.
Season 2 Update
Netflix renewed Wednesday for Season 2 shortly after its record-breaking debut. Production began in 2024, with filming taking place in Ireland. The second season will continue Wednesday's story at Nevermore Academy, with Jenna Ortega serving as a producer. New cast members include Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor. Season 2 is expected to premiere in 2025.