Eva Green Joins Cast of Netflix Hit Wednesday as Ophelia

Eva Green, known for her roles in notable films such as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Casino Royale, has joined the cast of Netflix’s acclaimed series Wednesday. She will portray Ophelia Frump, Morticia Addams’s sister, a character introduced in the second season finale. This casting announcement has ended months of speculation about who would take on the role, with many fans initially believing that Lady Gaga would be cast, following her cameo as Professor Rosalyn Thornhill in the previous season.

The reveal of Green’s character marks the first confirmed addition to the show for its upcoming third season, which received the green light last summer. Ophelia’s storyline begins with her mental struggles, leading her mother, Hester Frump (played by Joanna Lamplighter), to confine her to the psychiatric facility known as Vilou Hill. After her escape, her fate remains uncertain until the end of season two, where a vision reveals a woman with long blue hair, hinting at Ophelia’s complex background.

In a dramatic twist, the season finale shows Hester keeping Ophelia locked in a cell, with the character ominously writing “Wednesday must die” on the wall in her own blood. This chilling moment highlights the stark contrast between Ophelia and her gothic sister, Morticia, and sets the stage for a gripping narrative arc.

About the Series and Its Popularity

Wednesday, inspired by characters created by Charles Addams, is a supernatural mystery series that follows Wednesday Addams, portrayed by Jenna Ortega, during her high school years at Nevermore Academy. The series has enjoyed remarkable success, with the second season released in summer 2023 becoming the fourth most-watched English-language series on Netflix. The first season remains the most popular on the platform.

Alongside Ortega, the cast features Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, and Joy Sandi as Bianca Barclay, among others. The show also includes performances from Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester.

The series is crafted by creators and writers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who also serve as executive producers. Notably, Tim Burton directs and acts as executive producer, lending his distinctive style to the production.

The addition of Eva Green as Ophelia promises to enhance the intrigue surrounding Wednesday as it navigates the complexities of the Addams family dynamics. Fans eagerly await further developments in the series and the fresh elements Green will bring to her role when the new season debuts.