A new trailer for Wednesday Season 2 on Netflix briefly showed Percy Hynes White, even though he won’t be in the new season. The 30-second teaser highlighted several Netflix projects coming in 2025 and included a quick shot from the first season of Wednesday. In this scene, which features a group of Nevermore Academy students, White appears for just a second.
His appearance comes after allegations of sexual assault emerged in January 2024, which led to his character being written out of Season 2. After the allegations surfaced, Netflix decided to remove White, and fans have had mixed reactions. The short moment in the trailer has reopened discussions about the controversy.
The scene from the third episode of Season 1 shows Principal Weems talking to the students about volunteer opportunities and upcoming performances. It’s at 00:07 in the trailer below.
In the first season, White’s character, Xavier Thorpe, was a possible antagonist, but the real villain turned out to be Tyler Galpin. Removing White’s character shouldn’t have been too difficult for the writers since his role wasn’t very significant.
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The trailer marks the start of the promotional efforts for Wednesday Season 2, which is likely to premiere in 2025. While specific details about the plot aren’t available yet, there’s speculation that this might be the final season. This uncertainty, along with the ongoing issues related to White, has created a lot of buzz among viewers. Most of the main cast, including Jenna Ortega, is expected to return, and there’s high anticipation for the new season, especially after the first season was so well-received two years ago.
The teaser also featured clips from other popular Netflix shows like Squid Game and Stranger Things. Even though White’s brief appearance is meant to build excitement for the new season, it also highlights the complicated situation around him and his past involvement in the show. The controversy is still a hot topic, and upcoming promotional materials will likely provide more detail about what to expect in Season 2.
