With the Addams Family set to return to Nevermore Academy, Isaac Ordonez’s expanded role as Pugsley offersWednesdayseason 2 a new opportunity to develop its supporting cast. The Netflix series based on Charles Addams' iconic characters sees the titular daughter of the Addams Family, played by Jenna Ortega, attending the previously mentioned school for outcasts, ultimately finding herself caught in various mysteries. Despite her misadventures in season 1 bringing the school to a shocking closure,Wednesdayseason 2will see her return to Nevermore, now honing her powers as new secrets emerge.
In season 1 ofWednesday, the leading character was largely removed from her family, having been sent to Nevermore after enacting a drastic revenge prank on Pugsley’s tormentors at school. As such, Morticia (Catherine Zeta Jones), Gomez (Luis Guzman), Pugsley, and Lurch (George Burcea) only played small roles, while Fred Armisen’s Fester made a guest appearance to aid Wednesday’s investigation. Season 2 will not only see the characters return, but also expand the family roster with the introduction ofJoanna Lumley as Grandmamma Addams.
Wednesday Hints That Pugsley & Eugene Will Be Friends In Season 2
Pugsley Is Set To Join Nevermore
WithWednesdayseason 2 seeing Wednesday make the surprising move to her family by choosing to willingly return to Nevermore, she will not be the lone Addams at the school. Seemingly pleased by Wednesday’s experience, Pugsley is also enrolled at the Academy, though it is unclear whether this is a willing choice or because he had followed in his sister’s footsteps with his own revenge pranks. Furthermore,Pugsley is also shown to be developing his own powers, gaining the ability to harness static electricity, like his uncle, Fester.
Given his situation at the start of season 1, it is likely that his arrival at Nevermore will still bring trouble for Pugsley as he adjusts to his new environment. However, when speaking toScreenRant, Ordonez revealed thatPugsley shared many moments with twoco-stars. In particular, Moosa Mostafa, who plays Eugene, and an as-yet unrevealed character, with Ordonez saying, “I definitely have quite a bit of screen time with Eugene this season, and then one other new character that we get to see.” As such, it is clear thatNevermore’s latest outcast won’t be alone for long.
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Wednesday’s Bond With Eugene Could Provide New Opportunities
WithinWednesdayseason 1,Eugene is one of the first friends that Wednesday made at Nevermorewhen she enrolls in the Beekeeping Club, which Eugene runs with his ability to control bees. Throughout the season, Eugene becomes a key ally to Wednesday as sheinvestigates the Hyde, even putting his life on the line and having a violent encounter with the creature. Thankfully, Eugene survived and was able to provide crucial evidence for Wednesday’s investigation.
Within their friendship, Wednesday and Eugene had a bond that could be compared to that of an older sister and younger brother. Wednesday was shown to have been protective of Eugene, not just defending him from bullies, but from other forms of indirect violence, such as asking him to turn away while she finished off Thornhill (Christina Ricci) after defeating her. With Pugsley now being introduced into the world of Nevermore, many fans will be intrigued to see how he will respond to this new dynamic.
Since Ordonez confirmed that Pugsley and Eugene share many scenes,Wednesday’s guidance could help the pair strike up their own friendship, due to their parallels. Alternatively, the pair may be at odds with one another, as given Pugsley’s past as an outcast, he may feel that Wednesday has replaced him, leading to tension with Eugene. Furthermore, with Pugsley also sharing notable screen time with a still-mysterious character who could potentially have more nefarious goals, it is possible thatWednesdayseason 2 could see Pugsley threatened by Eugene’s presence, turning him against his sister.
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Wednesday follows the journey of Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for outcasts. Tasked with mastering her psychic abilities, she confronts a series of town murders and a haunting family mystery from 25 years ago, all while managing new social dynamics.
