“Wednesday” has caught the attention of Netflix viewers with its star-studded cast that includes the icon Catherine Zeta Jones and talented Jenna Ortega. But the show’s numerous flashback scenes have also given fans a glimpse into younger versions of the characters we all know and love, with up-and-coming actors you may not be familiar with.
Young Morticia and Gomez Addams in particular get plenty of screen time as they recount their old memories of Nevermore Academy, where Gomez was once accused of murder and Wednesday is currently attending boarding school.
These younger actors help flesh out the storyline and provide context for why each character grew into the person they are now. It’s also always incredible to see the imaginative hair and makeup team on Wednesday working to turn back time for each character.
Read on to find out everything we know about the actors behind the younger versions of our favorite Wednesday characters, from individual members of the Addams Family to the enigmatic Nevermore employees.