A few months ago, a scandal broke out around the actor Percy Hynes White21, which has now resulted in his exclusion from the second season of the hit series “wednesday“.
Merlina, also known as “Wednesday” starring Jenna Ortega20 years old, and directed by the renowned Tim Burton 65 years old, became an instant hit upon its release in November 2023 on Netflix.
However, the question that arises is: what happened to Percy Hynes Whitewho played Xavier Thorpe in “wednesday“?
In January 2023, a scandal arose around Percy Hynes White, who was accused of sexually abusing minors. The accusations, made on January 18 of that year, stated that he organized parties in which he got minors drunk and then abused them.
Despite denials of Percy Hynes White and their parents, who maintain that the accusations are baseless, several girls shared compromising photos and conversations on social media.
According to the Daily Mail, a source close to the actor’s family has confirmed his exclusion from the second season of “Wednesday” on Netflix.
These accusations led to the appearance of the #CancelPercy hashtag on social media, where some users urged Netflix to fire the actor due to the accusations, while others defended his innocence and asked that Netflix and the production of Merlina will not make hasty decisions.
Netflix, before the strike of writers and actors that affects hollywood, announced that no decision has yet been made regarding the cast of the series. In June, Percy Hynes White spoke out about the sexual assault allegations against him, revealing that he had received death threats.
To date, Percy Hynes White has not been confirmed for the second season of “Wednesday”and both he and Netflix are expected to issue statements about their involvement in the future of the series.
Jenna Ortega will be the producer in the second season of Merlina
In another area related to “Wednesday”, Jenna Ortega, who played the lead role, has left a lasting mark on the world of entertainment. The series, which captivated Netflix’s global audience, announced its long-awaited second season. The question on everyone’s mind is when we can enjoy this next installment of this television phenomenon.
Since its launch in November 2022, “wednesday” became an undeniable hit in Netflix. In no time, she rose to the top of subscriber preferences around the world. The address of Tim Burton added a distinctive touch to this production, which was greenlit for its second season by its creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.
Jenna Ortega, who has wowed audiences with her role on “Wednesday,” He not only loved it on screen but also on social networks. In addition to acting, Ortega will serve as executive producer on the second season, an exciting new chapter in her successful career that she confirmed in an interview with Variety. The second season promises more mystery, dark humor and gothic charm that captivated the fans of “wednesday”Worldwide.
Although the official premiere date has not yet been announced, rumors suggest that the second season of “Wednesday” it could arrive in early 2024. However, since the writers and actors are on strike and have not confirmed this information, there could be delays in the release.
In December, the first season of “Wednesday” broke viewing records, surpassing even “Stranger Things” in its fourth season, establishing itself as the most watched series in multiple countries and generating a total of 341.2 million hours watched.
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