‘Wednesday’ Star evie Templeton Details Agnes‘ Heartbreaking Turn and Path to Friendship
Los Angeles, CA – Evie Templeton, who portrays Agnes in the hit Netflix series Wednesday, revealed the emotional core of her character’s arc in season two: a devastating rejection by her idol that ultimately fuels a journey of self-discovery and blossoming friendship. Templeton discussed Agnes’ progression from obsessive fan to valued member of the core friend group, highlighting a pivotal moment of heartbreak and the importance of embracing individuality.
The actress explained that Agnes experiences a particularly painful setback when her idol dismisses her efforts, leading to a moment of “pure devastation.” Templeton described the scene as “really heart-wrenching,” noting, “to be told by her idol that she’s failed and that she’s not good enough is really heart-wrenching for her.” However, this rejection serves as a catalyst for change. agnes later ”embraces her own individuality and she breaks out of her braids”-abandoning the hairstyle she adopted to emulate her idol.
Templeton expressed hope that season two establishes a genuine friendship between Agnes and Enid (Emma Myers),moving beyond a competitive dynamic. “They both admire Wednesday so much, and I think they can both also recognize that beneath Wednesday’s stern, stony exterior that she has a lot of compassion inside, and she’s a very loyal friend,” she said. This connection is visually represented and solidified through thier performance of Lady Gaga‘s “The Dead Dance” at the gala.
According to Templeton, it’s during this dance sequence, while wearing a green dress and her new hairstyle, that agnes realizes the impact of Enid’s advice to “be-your-own-psycho.” Templeton emphasized the importance of this message, stating, “it’s a really critically important message, especially for my generation, to not feel like you have to conform, and to understand that you can break out of the mold and be yourself, and not to feel pressured into being what everyone else thinks you should be.”
Templeton also praised her co-star, Emma Myers, describing her as “the sweetest girl” and noting a strong connection formed during the Gaga dance sequence. She hopes to see agnes fully integrated into a trio dynamic with Wednesday and Enid, envisioning them as “the Three Musketeers” and a powerful team in solving mysteries.
Wednesday season two is currently streaming on Netflix.