Why Did Percy Hynes White Leave ‘Wednesday’? How Xavier Was Written Out
UNITED STATES, AUG 6 – Netflix removed Xavier Thorpe from Wednesday Season 2 after sexual misconduct allegations against actor Percy Hynes White in January 2023, ending the character's storyline.
- On August 6, 2025, Wednesday Season 2 premiered, revealing Xavier Thorpe, played by Percy Hynes White, did not return and transferred schools.
- Amid accusations of sexual harassment, Percy Hynes White was written out of Season 2 after allegations surfaced in January 2023.
- White addressed the claims via Instagram, stating '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,' while multiple women alleged sexual assault.
- Although Xavier Thorpe didn't appear in Wednesday, he sent her a goodbye letter with a one-eyed crow portrait, fueling the season's mystery.
- Looking beyond Season 2, Alfred Gough and Bela Bajaria confirmed a Wednesday spinoff is in development, with part 2 streaming from September 3, 2025.
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Here's why Percy Hynes White isn't in 'Wednesday' season 2 (and how the Netflix series explains Xavier's absence)
Percy Hynes White's Xavier Thorpe was one of the central characters of Netflix's 'Wednesday,' but he doesn't return for season 2. We explain why, as well as how the show addresses his absence.
In the second season of "Wednesday", one of the characters is missing. Xavier, played by Percy Hynes-White, left the series after a wave of unconfirmed accusations on social media. RBC-Ukraine tells how the absence of the character was explained in the new season and what is known about the accusations that the actor faced. How "Wednesday" explained Xavier's absence The premiere of the second season took place on August 6, 2025 on Netflix. In th…
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Why Did Percy Hynes White Leave ‘Wednesday’? How Xavier Was Written Out
Episode 1 explains the absence of Wednesday's former love interest.
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