Netflix’s hit series Wednesday is back with a vengeance, and the new season promises even more twists, dark humor, and star power than ever before. With Jenna Ortega returning as the iconic Wednesday Addams, fans are eager to see what’s next for Nevermore Academy’s most enigmatic student—and the latest casting news is raising eyebrows.
Haley Joel Osment Joins as a Sinister New Face.
In a move that’s already generating buzz, Haley Joel Osment has been revealed as a major antagonist for Season. Osment takes on the role of the Kansas City Scalper, a violent, ritualistic killer operating outside Nevermore Academy. The first six minutes of the new season, recently unveiled at Netflix’s Tudum event, show Wednesday gagged and tied up in the Scalper’s basement, surrounded by blood-streaked dolls—a scene that perfectly sets the tone for the season’s darker, more complex mysteries.
Returning Favorites and Star-Studded Additions.
Jenna Ortega leads the returning cast, joined by Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Moosa Mostafa (Eugene), Georgie Farmer (Ajax), Victor Dorobantu (Thing), Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), and Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams). Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley Addams) and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Deputy Santiago) are also back as series regulars.
But that’s not all—Season brings a wave of new faces. Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor join as series regulars. Guest stars include Lady Gaga, who will play a legendary Nevermore teacher, as well as Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Heather Matarazzo, Joonas Suotamo, and, of course, Haley Joel Osment.
Premiere Dates and What to Expect.
Season is set to premiere in two parts: Part drops August, 2025, followed by Part on September, 2025 Showrunners promise a “delightfully dark, kooky, and mysterious” season, with Wednesday navigating new threats, old adversaries, and more Addams Family lore than ever before.
Why All Eyes Are on Osment’s Villain.
Osment’s portrayal of the Kansas City Scalper is already being called one of the season’s most compelling elements. However, some fans are wondering if his storyline could overshadow the unresolved stalker plot teased at the end of Season 1 Regardless, the chilling new villain is set to test Wednesday’s detective skills and keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
With a blend of returning favorites, high-profile newcomers, and a promise of even darker twists, Wednesday Season is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated streaming events of the year.
