Winona Ryder Joins ‘Wednesday’ Season 3
The darkly comedic series Wednesday is gearing up for a third season on Netflix, with a significant expansion of its cast. The show, starring Jenna Ortega in the title role, will welcome several new faces alongside returning favorites.
Expanding the Nevermore Academy
Winona Ryder, known for her iconic role in Stranger Things, is joining the cast as Tabitha. She is joined by Chris Sarandon as Balthazar, Noah Taylor as Cyrus, Oscar Morgan as Atticus, and Kenney Moyer as Daisy.
Returning cast members include Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Emma Myers as Enid, Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, Joy Sunday as Bianca, and Moosa Mostafa as Eugene. Georgie Farmer will reprise his role as Ajax, alongside Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley, Billie Piper as Isadora, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Sheriff Ritchie Santiago, Victor Dorobantu as Thing, Evie Templeton as Agnes, Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Hester Frump, and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester.
Secrets and New Faces
Eva Green, previously announced, will portray Ophelia, Morticia’s sister. Creators Al Gough and Miles Millar have indicated the upcoming season will delve into “long-rotting Addams Family secrets.” They also acknowledged the influence of fan theories on the show’s direction.
Director and executive producer Tim Burton expressed his excitement about reuniting with the original cast and welcoming the new additions, describing the opportunity as “extra special.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is joining the cast of Wednesday for season three?
Winona Ryder will play Tabitha, Chris Sarandon will play Balthazar, Noah Taylor will play Cyrus, Oscar Morgan will play Atticus, and Kenney Moyer will play Daisy. Eva Green will play Ophelia.
Where is season three of Wednesday being filmed?
Production is officially underway in Dublin, Ireland.
What can fans expect from the new season?
Creators Al Gough and Miles Millar have stated that the season will explore “long-rotting Addams Family secrets” and that fan theories have inspired the writing process.
As production begins, the new season will further explore the supernatural elements introduced in previous installments, potentially introducing new mysteries and challenges for Wednesday and her classmates. It is also likely that the expanded cast will allow for the development of new subplots and character dynamics.