Prepare for an expanded Addams Family universe in Wednesday Season 2 . The new season is now streaming, with Part 2 set to follow on Sept. 3. Jenna Ortega reprises her role as the iconic Wednesday Addams, diving into a fresh, bone-chilling mystery at Nevermore Academy. Alongside familiar faces, new intriguing characters await the fans this season.

Executive producer Alfred Gough shares, "Wednesday Season 1 was a table setter, but there's still so much of the world left to see. It's been exciting to expand the scope and vision of the show this season." Co-creator Miles Millar adds, "We have a broader canvas and more toys to play with. The world of Nevermore is much expanded — and we had a great time doing it."

Wednesday Addams

Jenna Ortega reprises her role as Wednesday Addams. After finding a sense of belonging at Nevermore Academy in Season 1, Wednesday returns to navigate family, friends, and old adversaries amidst new perils and mysteries.

Ortega, who is also taking on a producer role this season, expresses her excitement: "I've learned so much this season. It's been so cool being a part of conversations about details like the color of blood or the prosthetics."

• Past roles: Ellie in You Season 2, Scream series, The Babysitter: Killer Queen , X , and Beetlejuice sequel.

Pugsley Addams

Isaac Ordonez returns as Pugsley Addams, Wednesday's younger brother. Season 2 sees him entering Nevermore Academy as a student, bringing new electrical powers but facing challenges in making friends. "Pugsley isn't easily accepted. He wants to fit in and find a friend," Ordonez notes.

• Past appearance: Chromeo’s "Must've Been" music video.

Thing

Victor Dorobantu brings life to Thing, the disembodied hand and loyal companion to Wednesday. Co-creator Millar praises Dorobantu's performance, stating, "Victor has become so dexterous and adds so much personality to his performance."

• First on-camera role for illusionist Dorobantu.

Gomez Addams

Luis Guzmán portrays Gomez Addams, Wednesday's loving father and Morticia’s passionate husband. "Gomez is one of the most loving individuals you'll ever meet, very protective of his family," Guzmán states.

• Notable roles: Traffic , Havoc , Entergalactic .

Morticia Addams

Catherine Zeta-Jones returns as Morticia Addams, moving closer to Wednesday by taking a philanthropic role at Nevermore. "Morticia and Wednesday’s relationship lends itself to times of separation," Zeta-Jones explains. Season 2 will bring new dynamics to their mother-daughter relationship.

• Oscar-winner for Chicago ; roles in The Mask of Zorro , Ocean's Twelve .

Grandmama Hester Frump

Joanna Lumley introduces Grandmama Hester, Morticia’s wealthy and formidable mother. Executive producer Gough reveals, "Wednesday and Hester get along great. Hester is someone Wednesday can use against her mother, creating a delicious family triangle."

• Acclaimed for roles in Absolutely Fabulous , Fool Me Once , Corpse Bride .

Lurch

Joonas Suotamo takes on the role of Lurch, the family’s loyal servant. Suotamo is known for portraying Chewbacca in various Star Wars films.

• Upcoming role: Master Kelnacca in The Acolyte .

Uncle Fester

Fred Armisen returns as Uncle Fester, Wednesday’s trusted ally and master of dark arts. "You’ll see Fester really putting himself in harm’s way to help Wednesday," Armisen teases.

• Roles in Fred Armisen: Standup For Drummers , Big Mouth , Unstable .

Principal Dort

Steve Buscemi joins as Principal Dort, the new head of Nevermore Academy, promoting outcast pride. Millar notes, "Steve Buscemi plays a principal who is incredibly into Nevermore. He embraces outcast pride to the extreme."

• Starring roles in Boardwalk Empire , Hubie Halloween .

Isadora Capri

Billie Piper steps in as Isadora Capri, the werewolf head of music at Nevermore. "Capri and Wednesday both being control freaks creates fascinating dynamics," Piper states.

• Known for roles in Dr. Who , KAOS , Collateral .

Professor Orloff

Christopher Lloyd returns to the Addams Family universe as Professor Orloff, the school’s longest-serving teacher, always prowling the halls for troublemakers.

• Previously portrayed Uncle Fester in 1990s Addams Family films.

Sheriff Ritchie Santiago

Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo introduces Sheriff Ritchie Santiago, the new enforcer in Jericho, ready to work closely with Wednesday when bodies start piling up.

• Previous roles in Back in Action , Top Boy .

Tyler Galpin

Although Tyler Galpin, played by Hunter Doohan , doesn’t attend Nevermore, he’s a critical character this season. Formerly a barista, the town now knows Tyler's dangerous secret. "He spends every moment plotting his escape," Doohan explains.

• Played roles in Daredevil: Born AgainAdditional Cast

Others:

• Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers): Best friend of Wednesday, a cheerful werewolf.
• Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday): Siren and queen bee of Nevermore.
• Eugene Ottinger (Moosa Mostafa): Nerdy Nevermore student passionate about bees.
• Ajax Petropolus (Georgie Farmer): Gorgon who captured Enid’s heart.
• Dr. Rachael Fairburn (Thandiwe Newton): Chief psychiatrist at Willow Hill.
• Judi Spannegel (Heather Matarazzo): Executive assistant at Willow Hill.