Percy Hynes White Officially Won’t Be Back for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 After Sexual Assault Allegations

Production for the second season of Netflix’s popular show Wednesday is set to start later this year. The supernatural teen drama, led by Jenna Ortega, was a massive success in its first season, making it one of the streaming platform’s top hits of 2023.

With the new season on the way, the official cast list has been released, revealing who will return and who won’t be back. One major change stands out: Percy Hynes White, who played Xavier Thorpe in Season 1, is no longer part of the show.

Xavier was a key character at Nevermore Academy, known for his unique ability to bring his artwork to life and his psychic powers. His connection to Wednesday added depth to the story, so his exit leaves questions about how the writers will handle it. Fans have speculated about his absence since last year, when serious allegations surfaced against White. Now, with the cast list confirmed, it’s clear he won’t return.

The situation began in early 2023 when a Twitter user accused White of troubling behavior. The claims included: “He would pursue, have sex with, abuse and get my friend high who was 13/14 at the time. Last time I knew they had sex she was 16 and he was 20. He assaulted me at one of those parties awhile I was too drunk, and he had cornered and pressured and assaulted multiple of my friends.” These accusations spread quickly online, leading many viewers to demand that Netflix remove him from Wednesday.

White responded to the allegations soon after, denying them in a statement. He said: “Earlier this year, somebody I’ve never met started a campaign of misinformation about me online. Because of this, my family has been doxxed, and my friends have received death threats. Underage photos of me were used, and examples of me acting in character were presented as hateful. My friend Jane was falsely portrayed as a victim, and her attempts to set the record straight have been ignored. She gave me permission to include her in this message. The rumors are false. I can’t accept the portrayal of me as someone bigoted, or criminally negligent of people’s safety. These are the kind of baseless, harmful claims that can create mistrust toward victims. It’s very distressing to know that this misinformation has upset people. I’m really thankful for everyone who’s stood by me and helped share the facts. Harassment of my family, friends and coworkers needs to stop please. Thank you for taking the time to read this.”

While no one has confirmed that the allegations are the exact reason for his departure, the timing suggests a link. Rumors about his character being removed started in September 2023, and the new cast list proves those rumors were correct.

Many fans have welcomed the decision, seeing it as a stand against inappropriate behavior. Whether the claims involve criminal acts is up to the authorities, but the public reaction was strong enough to impact his role.

The show’s team has stayed quiet on the matter, letting the cast announcement speak for itself. As Wednesday moves forward, viewers are eager to see how the story adapts without Xavier. The focus remains on supporting victims of abuse, a stance shared widely in the community.