Wednesday Season 2 Star Evie Templeton Talks Agnes DeMille Ahead of Show's Premiere

School is almost back in session, both IRL and at Nevermore. Part one of Wednesday season 2 hits Netflix on August 6, and the show's cast started celebrations on July 30 with a world premiere and special screening at the iconic Central Hall Westminster in the British capital.

The cast of the show, including Thing, congregated in central London for the special occasion, which marked the first time audiences saw beloved actors like Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers rubbing shoulders with new cast additions like newcomer Evie Templeton, who previously appeared in Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Pinocchio.

To commemorate the show's return and premiere, Evie Templeton took Teen Vogue behind the scenes while getting ready for the purple carpet while spilling the beans on her character, Agnes DeMille, and the mischief she'll be up to when the school year starts. Read our chat with the rising star, and see exclusive photos from the evening, below.

Teen Vogue: The premiere is only a couple of hours away. How are you feeling?

Evie Templeton: I know! I'm very, very, very excited. I am a little bit nervous too because it's my first red carpet. So, yes, I'm nervous but it should be a lot of fun. It'll be great.

TV: What are you doing to not let the nerves get the best of you?

ET: Well, I have my family here with me today, which is nice to stay grounded and relaxed. And I think also just like breathing. [Laughs.] It might sound a little bit silly, but remembering to breathe and take deep breaths I think is something I find is really important for staying cool and calm.

TV: No, it's not silly at all. Breathing exercises are lifesaving!

ET: Yeah, a hundred percent. Triangle breathing is what I do. It's really good. You breathe in for three, hold for three, and then breathe out for three. It's really nice.

TV: Are you drinking tea to calm down? I mean, when in London!

ET: I'm more of a coffee kind of girl.

TV: Ah, I'm afraid coffee's not gonna help with the nerves.

ET: No, probably not. [Laughs.] It'll probably actually make them worse, but yeah, iced coffee is my drink of choice.

TV: Can you walk me through your getting-ready process for tonight?

ET: We'll probably start maybe in 30 or 45 minutes, once everyone's all set and ready to go. But yeah, in terms of hair and makeup, I've got the wonderful Patrick [Wilson] and Gina [Kane] here to help me out. And then we'll probably get ready a little bit after that and then head over. It should be very exciting. I can't wait to get all glammed up.

TV: I know you said this is your first red carpet. So far, is it like how you imagined? Is it more hectic? Is it like less magical, more magical? How are you finding reality versus expectations?

ET: It's definitely lived up to expectations. I mean, it's absolutely beautiful. It's all been very relaxed so far, and I think the team's fantastic. They'll keep it nice and low key and calm as well, but I'm excited to get on the road car. It's something I've always dreamed about doing, so it's crazy. It's a bit of a pinch-me moment.

TV: You're gonna be wearing Elie Saab and then changing into Alessandra Rich for the after party. How do you feel when you first tried those dresses?

ET: Well, they're gorgeous dresses. I remember seeing them both on the rail and thinking that they were definitely the ones, and then thinking, 'Oh, I'm gonna have to pick between them.' But we ended up [with the perfect solution.] I'm very grateful that I'm getting to wear both tonight. I love Elie Saab. I think he's a wonderful designer, so I was excited [to be able to make my debut wearing his creations.

TV: Why did you feel like those were the ones? What about them do you think gives Wednesday?

ET: We really leaned into the world of Wednesday with the black and the embroidery, which are really very beautiful. I think they really fit the theme of gothic glam. They just lean into it whilst also feeling pretty and feminine, and I feel confident in them. I think that's the main thing.

TV: What about the glam? How do you think that elevates the dresses?

ET: I'm thinking about doing my hair half up so you can kind of see the neckline and appreciate it. We were thinking about maybe playing around with the idea of a black velvet choker around my neck, which might work nicely. And then I think makeup-wise, I'm just leaving it in the hands of Gina because she's so experienced and wonderful, [so we are thinking] maybe a little bit of a gothic hint, but still keeping it natural.

TV: I know you don't want to spoil anything, but can you give us an introduction to your character, Agnes DeMille?

ET: Agnes is a young outcast who's joining Nevermore for her first year, and she really looks up to Wednesday. She hugely idolizes her after hearing about her defeat of Joseph Crackstone. I mean, it was not hard to be a big fan of Wednesday because obviously Jenna is such a wonderful person. [Laughs.] It was just really great getting to play around with sort of the relationship dynamics between our two characters and sort of building upon that relationship. I'm excited for fans to see how their relationship grows and progresses as the season goes on.