Eva Green Joins Netflix’s Wednesday as Aunt Ophelia for Season 3

LOS ANGELES, CA — Actress Eva Green has been cast as Aunt Ophelia in the upcoming third season of Netflix‘s hit series, Wednesday. The character, previously mentioned but unseen in earlier episodes, is the sister of Morticia Addams, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Green’s inclusion follows the Season 2 finale, in which audiences caught a glimpse of Ophelia from behind, her identity shrouded in mystery. The character is known to have been committed to Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital by their mother, Hester Frump, portrayed by Joanna Lumley. Speculation among fans regarding Ophelia’s past heightened after Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega, discovered her aunt’s journal.

In Season 2’s last moments, Wednesday experiences a vision of Ophelia with beautiful long blond hair and a flower crown. Moments later, the scene darkens as she is revealed to be locked in a basement, writing “Wednesday must die” in her own blood. This chilling introduction has intensified interest in Ophelia’s story and her connection to the Addams family.

“I’m thrilled to join the woefully twisted world of Wednesday as Aunt Ophelia,” Green stated. “This show is such a deliciously dark and witty world, I can’t wait to bring my own touch of cuckoo-ness to the Addams family.”

The casting of Eva Green, known for her roles in films like Casino Royale and shows such as Penny Dreadful, ends the speculation that Lady Gaga’s character could take the role. Green’s casting marks a significant addition as the first new character for Season 3.

Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the series creators and showrunners, expressed excitement about Green’s casting. “Eva Green has always brought an exhilarating, singular presence to the screen — elegant, haunting, and beautifully unpredictable,” they said. “Those qualities make her the perfect choice for Aunt Ophelia.”

Wednesday has rapidly gained popularity, with Season 1 being Netflix’s most-watched series. The show intertwines supernatural elements with mysteries as it follows Wednesday Addams’ experiences at Nevermore Academy. The return of Aunt Ophelia promises to add new layers to the series.

More information about Season 3 is expected to be revealed soon as production continues. Wednesday fans eagerly await to see how Ophelia’s character will evolve in the chaotic world of the Addams family.