Jenna Ortega – Wednesday Addams: Returns as the iconically deadpan sleuth and steps into a producer role, shaping a darker, more complex gothic mystery at Nevermore Academy.
The Addams Parents & Siblings: Catherine Zeta‑Jones (Morticia), Luis Guzmán (Gomez), and Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley) return as series regulars. Thing (Victor Dorobantu) and Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen) also reappear in expanded roles.
Grandmama Hester Frump – Joanna Lumley: Introduced this season as Morticia’s mother, she brings fresh family intrigue and a stylish supernatural twist.
New Faculty & Academy Figures: Steve Buscemi joins as Principal Barry Dort, ushering in an "outcast pride" philosophy. Billie Piper plays Isadora Capri, the new music teacher.
Star-Studded Guest Cast: Heavy-hitters include Lady Gaga (Rosaline Rotwood), Thandiwe Newton, Christopher Lloyd, Haley Joel Osment, and more, enriching the Addams-verse lineage and lore.
Season Episodes & Release Dates: The season splits into two parts: Part 1 drops August 6, 2025, and Part 2 on September 3, 2025. Expect eight episodes filled with new horrors, mysteries, and rising stakes.
Expanded Universe & Darker Tone: With deeper Addams family roots, a line-up of villains, and more psychological horror, Season 2 promises a richer, darker tone while still boasting kooky comedy.