Eva Green Joins Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ as Ominous Aunt Ophelia

French actor Eva Green will portray Aunt Ophelia in the upcoming third season of Netflix’s hit series Wednesday. Green’s casting is notable as her character, Morticia Addams’s missing sister, was first hinted at during the dramatic Season 2 finale. The showrunners, Al Gough and Miles Millar, expressed their enthusiasm for Green’s involvement, describing her as “elegant, haunting, and beautifully unpredictable.”

Ophelia Frump made a brief yet impactful appearance in Season 2’s closing moments. Viewers saw her from behind, adorned with a flower crown, as she ominously scrawled the phrase “Wednesday must die” on a wall. Morticia, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones, previously mentioned her sister as missing after struggling with her powers as a Raven, echoing Wednesday‘s own challenges with her psychic abilities.

The conclusion of Season 2 left fans on a cliffhanger when Morticia handed Wednesday her sister’s old journal, leading to a haunting vision of Ophelia trapped in a dungeon-like space within Grandmama Hester‘s mansion. This dramatic setup positions Ophelia for a more significant role in the narrative as the series progresses.

Anticipation Builds for Season 3

Green, known for her previous work in films such as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Dark Shadows, expressed her eagerness to bring a unique flair to the Addams family. She mentioned her desire to add her own “touch of cuckoo-ness” to the character. The collaboration with director Tim Burton, with whom she has a longstanding creative relationship, further enhances the show’s distinctive tone.

Millar indicated that Ophelia’s return would significantly impact the Addams family, stating that her presence would “strike the family like a bomb.” This development is expected to compel Morticia to confront unresolved emotions and questions from their past. The storyline is set to deepen the tension between the sisters, while also challenging Wednesday as she navigates her own powers and destiny.

The introduction of Ophelia adds complexity to the Addams family dynamic, positioning her as both a formidable threat and a tragic character. Her connection to Morticia and Wednesday is likely to be central to the unfolding drama, with her ominous graffiti setting a foreboding atmosphere for the upcoming season.

A Record-Breaking Series

Since its debut, Wednesday has emerged as one of Netflix’s most successful series. Season 2, released in March 2025, became the fourth most-watched English-language series on the platform, following the record-breaking success of Season 1, which remains the most-watched series overall.

The cast will also feature returning actors, including Jenna Ortega as Wednesday, Luis Guzmán as Gomez, and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester, among others. The anticipation surrounding Season 3 is palpable, especially with Green stepping into the role of Aunt Ophelia, promising a darker and more intricate storyline.

As the Addams family prepares for Ophelia’s arrival, fans eagerly await what lies ahead. The chilling message “Wednesday must die” resonates strongly, foreshadowing the challenges that await the family in this new chapter. With Green’s addition, the series is poised to delve deeper into the gothic elements that have captivated audiences worldwide.