Percy Hynes White, Star of ‘Wednesday’, Speaks Out on Accusations of Sexual Assault: Official Statement

Percy Hynes White, a cast member of Wednesday, has addressed the accusations of sexual assault made against him earlier this year. The 21-year-old Netflix actor took to Instagram Stories to address the situation, claiming that there has been a campaign of misinformation about him and that his family has been doxed and friends have received death threats. Percy also claimed that his friend Jane had been falsely portrayed as a victim and that the rumors were baseless and false. He concluded his statement by calling for the harassment of his family, friends, and coworkers to stop.

The accusations against Percy surfaced in January when a Twitter user claimed that Percy and his friends were predators who manipulated girls into sleeping with them or giving them nudes. The hashtag #cancelpercy trended on Twitter with some fans calling on the show to recast Percy's character. However, no one from Netflix or the production team has addressed the allegations. Percy's costar Jenna Ortega has not commented on the rumors, but she and Percy remain close friends. If you or anyone you know has been sexually abused, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).