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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

Why is Percy Hynes White not in Wednesday season 2?

  • Percy Hynes White, who portrayed Xavier Thorpe in Netflix's hit series Wednesday, has been dropped from the show's second season, which premiered on August 6.
  • His removal follows allegations of sexual misconduct made against him in January 2023, which the Canadian actor has denied, calling them a 'campaign of misinformation'.
  • Netflix has not officially confirmed the specific reason for White's departure from the Addams Family spin-off.
  • Within the show's narrative, White's character, Xavier, is explained to have left Nevermore Academy and been sent to Reichenbach Academy in Switzerland.
  • White stated in June 2023 that the accusations were false and led to his family being doxxed and friends receiving death threats.

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