Why is Percy Hynes White not in Wednesday season 2?
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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