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Percy Hynes White became a breakout star after Wednesday premiered on Netflix in 2022, thanks to his role as the mysterious and artistic Xavier Thorpe. But while the hit series returned for season 2 on August 6, 2025, Percy—along with other characters like Yoko—is notably missing from the new cast lineup. His character was written out following past misconduct allegations that surfaced online in early 2023.
If you need a refresher on all things Percy, Hollywood Life has you covered. To learn about his Wednesday character to the allegations, find out everything you need to know below.
Percy Hynes White in ‘Wednesday.’ (Netflix)
Percy Starred as Xavier in Wednesday Season 1
Percy portrayed Xavier Thorpe, one of Wednesday Addams’ classmates at Nevermore Academy. Described as a gifted artist with psychic abilities, Xavier could bring his paintings to life—a power that made him both mysterious and intriguing. “Xavier is the son of a famous psychic in the world of Wednesday,” Percy told The Toronto Star. “He comes from a very rich family… He’s kind of a gifted painter, and he himself is psychic… He’s used to people wanting to be his friend. So when he gets rejected by [Wednesday], it piques his interest.” Throughout season 1, Xavier’s connection to Wednesday made him both a romantic interest and a potential suspect in the series’ unfolding mystery.
Percy Is From Canada
Percy hails from St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He’s the son of Joel Thomas Hynes, a novelist, actor, director, and more. Percy’s mom is Sherry White, an actress who has appeared in shows like Rookie Blue and Saving Hope.
Percy Played Andy Strucker in The Gifted
Percy rose to fame playing Andy Strucker in the FOX series The Gifted. He starred alongside Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker, and Natalie Alyn Lind. The show ran for 3 seasons.
Percy Starred in a Movie With Megan Park
Back in September 2022, Percy posted on Instagram that he recently wrapped a movie with director Megan Park. Megan replied to his post, “Omg stoppppppp percyyyyyyyy.” Megan has a connection to both Percy and his co-star Jenna Ortega. Megan directed Jenna in the critically-acclaimed film The Fallout. The movie ended up being 2024’s My Old Ass, which also stars Aubrey Plaza.
Allegations Against Percy Hynes White
In early 2023, Percy faced online allegations of misconduct that surfaced on social media. While the actor denied the claims and said they were “false and harmful,” the controversy led to speculation about his future on Wednesday. Netflix has not made a public statement regarding his absence, but Percy was ultimately not included in the cast for season 2, and his character, Xavier, was written out of the storyline.
“Somebody I’ve never met started a campaign of misinformation against me online,” Percy wrote on his Instagram Stories in June 2023. “Because of this, my family has been doxxed, and my friends have received death threats. … 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.”
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