Who Is Not Returning To Wednesday Season 2?

Netflix has confirmed that three of the Season 1 recurring cast members will not be returning for Season 2 as regulars: Percy Hynes White (Xavier Thorpe), Naomi J. Ogawa (vampire student Yoko Tanaka), and Jamie McShane (Sheriff Galpin). Percy Hynes White's character, Xavier, was a key figure in Season 1, and his romantic connection with Wednesday didn't progress. Ogawa cited a lack of character development and scheduling conflicts as her decision to withdraw. McShane may still appear in a guest episode to explain Sheriff Galpin's story, but he will no longer be a regular.

The shakeup in the cast of Wednesday Season 2 marks a notable shift from the first installment, with three series regulars from Season 1 adjusting their roles— or stepping away entirely. Here’s a breakdown of the changes:

Percy Hynes White (Xavier Thorpe): After appearing as a core cast member in Season 1, where his character, a gifted artist with telekinetic abilities and a complicated connection to Wednesday, played a key role in the Nevermore Academy mysteries, White will not return to the series at all. His absence leaves questions about how Xavier’s arc—including his unresolved tensions with Wednesday and his ties to the school’s supernatural drama—will be addressed or wrapped up.
Naomi J. Ogawa (Yoko Tanaka): Ogawa, who portrayed Yoko, the deadpan, vampire student and member of Nevermore’s Nightshade Society, will also not be returning. Yoko, though a supporting figure, added a dry humor and distinct presence to the ensemble, often serving as a sounding board for peers like Enid. Her exit further trims the circle of Wednesday’s fellow students.
Jamie McShane (Sheriff Donovan Galpin): Unlike White and Ogawa, McShane will still appear in Season 2, but in a guest star capacity rather than as a series regular. As the gruff, rule-bending sheriff of Jericho—whose son Tyler (Hunter Doohan) was central to Season 1’s twist—Galpin’s reduced role suggests his character may take a backseat to new conflicts, though his ties to Tyler and the town’s dark underbelly could still factor into the story.

These changes hint at a potential refocus for Season 2, possibly introducing new characters or doubling down on remaining core figures like Wednesday (Jenna Ortega), Enid (Emma Myers), and Tyler, as the series continues to explore Nevermore’s secrets and Wednesday’s evolving journey.