School Spirits Season 2 Star Confirms Xavier’s Other-Worldly Connection After Near-Death Experience

Actor Spencer MacPherson, who plays Xavier on School Spirits, confirms his character’s near-death experience in season 1 will have profound supernatural implications in the upcoming episodes. The Paramount+ original series follows Maddie (Peyton List), a teenager trapped in the afterlife, as she investigates the mystery of her own disappearance. For School Spirits season 2, Xavier, her ex-boyfriend, joins the main School Spirits team as they continue to piece together clues in a race to recover Maddie’s body.

In an interview with ScreenRant, MacPherson confirmed that Xavier harbors an otherworldly connection after his near-death experience. The actor shared how Xavier’s brush with the afterlife shifts his perspective on the paranormal and ultimately alters his relationship with Maddie’s best friend, Simon (Kristian Ventura). When asked whether Xavier would have believed Simon about Maddie without his paranormal encounter, MacPherson had this to say:

I don’t think so. I think that the catalyst for Xavier’s development and character growth in the second season is this near-death experience and this connection that he has with the other side. I think that that makes them the only two that have that shared experience and draws them into this friendship.

What Xavier’s Otherworldly Connection Means For School Spirits

Xavier’s Brush With The Afterlife Is Just the Beginning

After getting hit by a truck, Xavier’s brush with the afterlife introduces a fascinating new wrinkle to the mystery of School Spirits season 2. Until now, only Maddie and her fellow ghosts were able to interact with the afterlife, while Simon was a rare exception as a living person who could see and hear Maddie. Xavier’s near-death experience means he is now attuned to the other side in a way that hasn’t been seen before, setting him up to play a crucial role in the season’s central conflict: Maddie’s struggle to reclaim her body from Janet’s possession.

This change also means that Xavier and Simon are the only two living people who truly understand each other’s experiences. Their friendship, which was strained at best in season 1, now has the potential to become a crucial partnership as they try to save Maddie from Janet. It also raises questions about what Xavier might now be capable of—could he begin seeing spirits, hearing voices, or even interacting with Maddie in new ways? Ultimately, this revelation should give him a sense of purpose and push him to take more direct action in helping her.

Our Take On Xavier’s Newfound Connection

Near-Death Changed Xavier, But Is It Enough?

Xavier’s out-of-body experience is a brilliant way to deepen his character arc. While he clearly saw spirits in the ICU, that ability faded when he woke up. However, Maddie notices him unknowingly looking right at her, suggesting he may still have a paranormal sense. Xavier was skeptical of the paranormal in School Spirits season 1, but now that he’s personally seen the afterlife, his perspective is bound to shift in compelling ways. The next step in School Spirits is figuring out what lingering connection he has—and whether he’ll finally be able to see Maddie.

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March 9, 2023

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Nate Trinrud, Megan Trinrud, Oliver Goldstick