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After the tremendous success of season 1 ofWednesday, Jenna Ortega is all set to reprise her iconic titular role for the second season. But this second season seems to be a bit more special because, besides Ortega’s return, some new actors will also join the cast. This includes Thandiwe Newton, the actress renowned for playing the role of Nyah Nordoff-Hall inMission: Impossible 2.
According to the latest reports, Newton is the most recent actor cast in season 2 of the spooky Netflix series. And since this piece of news — which comes after reports of Steve Buscemi’s casting in the show — hasn’t specified what character she would portray, the actress has gotten under massive speculation among fans on just what role she could be playing in the saga.
After Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton JoinsWednesdayS2 Cast
While news ofJenna Ortega‘s return and reprisal of her beloved titular role had fans celebrating, these new reports about Newton and Buscemi joining the cast for the second season of the iconic horror series have further left fans overjoyed.
As reported byVariety,Mission: Impossible 2alum Newton has joined the second season of the superhit Netflix series. However, the exact role that she would be playing in the series is still strictly under wraps, with the only confirmed detail being about her casting.
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This comes after the casting details of theReservoir Dogsactor Steve Buscemi.Varietypreviously reported that the 66-year-old actor has joined the show for season 2. Sources claim that he’ll be playing the new principal of Nevermore Academy, but this hasn’t been officially confirmed yet.
Needless to say, this new casting report, especially ofThandiwe Newton, has left fans all ecstatic. And considering how she has been nominated thrice for Emmy awards which includes one win for her incredible acting talent, this reaction from fans is only understandable.
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But even then, one question still rages on among the fandom: What role could theWestworldactress be cast in? While this answer remains yet to be answered officially, fans have already launched into speculation mode to decide whichcharacter from the serieswould best suit her.
Fans Debate Which Role Would Be Perfect for Thandiwe Newton
On the one hand, some fans are busy celebratingthese casting reports for the upcoming season 2as a win-win situation for Ortega’s megahit spooky series. Meanwhile, on the other hand, some other fans are busy speculating what role Newton could be playing in the series.
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Mainly, fans are divided between two choices. According to them,theAll the Old Knivesactresscould either be the school’s new headmistress in the second season. But if not that, then the other role fans speculate her of playing is that of the villain.
All in all, here’s what they’re saying on X:
WE COOKIN' NOWpic.twitter.com/lsKh8o3ORm
— Regie (@byRegie)June 28, 2025
WEDNESDAY can’t wait for the next season
— Mick Milee 𝕏 (@MickMilee)July 19, 2025
https://twitter.com/diamond2572/status/1782886474343432641
She has to be the villain ! Great actress
— Pedro (@hollandaapedro)July 24, 2025
Probably a villain!
— Istana Angin (@IstanaAngin)August 04, 2025
— 🌙 (@Jun3december)July 12, 2025
I feel like she’s gonna be the next villain… 👀
— A • Hacks spoilers (@anniemunchkins)August 05, 2025
I like her as an actress. I can see this. Maybe as new head mistress?
— Stephanie (King Ari Press) (@KingAriPress)June 08, 2025
As a matter of fact, the hype around the horror Netflix series has increased to a considerable extent just with news about Newton’s casting. As for what character fans would see her play in the series? Guess we’ll just have to wait for time to tell.
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The release date forWednesday Season 2is yet to be announced. Meanwhile, Season 1can be streamed on Netflix.
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
