Drumrolls please… Because the news that is about to be revealed in this article is going to make you extra elated. To much of fans’ delight Netflix has officially confirmed that acclaimed French actor Eva Green will be joining the cast of Wednesday Season 3.
The announcement follows a major cliffhanger in the Season 2 finale that teased the character’s existence and set the stage for her dramatic entrance. Let’s dive right in into the discussion and know more about the role and the story this news may follow.
Aunt Ophelia and Her Story
Throughout Season 2 – Ophelia Frump was a shadowy figure – mentioned as a “missing” Raven whose powerful psychic abilities spiraled out of control that led her to be committed to a psychiatric hospital by her mother – Hester Frump (played by Joanna Lumley).
The finale offered a brief yet ominous glimpse of the character from behind who is locked in a cell within Hester’s mansion and scrawling the chilling message “Wednesday must die” in blood on the wall.
Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) had been given her aunt’s journal which triggered visions of Ophelia and uncovered family secrets that will become central to Season 3’s storyline. The character’s return is expected to significantly shake up the Addams family dynamics and expand the show’s supernatural mythology.
A Perfect Casting Choice
Showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar have praised Green for her “exhilarating and singular presence” and also her ability to be “elegantly haunting” and “beautifully unpredictable” stating these qualities make her the ideal choice for Aunt Ophelia. They are eager to see how she will shape the role and expand Wednesday’s world.
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What to Expect in Season 3
In this new season viewers can anticipate several major plotlines stemming from the Season 2 cliffhangers and the addition of new cast members. The primary focus will be on the mysterious Aunt Ophelia and the deep-seated family secrets she uncovers.
The return of Morticia‘s missing sister would be the central to the season. The show will explore the secrets behind her disappearance, why she was hidden by Grandmama Hester (Joanna Lumley). Along with this of course Wednesday still remains the main source of the pull in the story.
Wednesday’s struggle with her psychic abilities and her fractured relationship with her mother will be a continuing theme. Working with Ophelia could help her understand her powers though it might also introduce new complications.
Wrapping Up
Season 3 of Wednesday by bringing Eva Green’s Aunt Ophelia at the center of new mysteries and conflicts introduces a brand new take to the show. The recent announcement has made the fans even more excited for what is to come.
The filming that is soon to begin has sparked a discussion with the latest news and with that the show seems to be on a grand path already.
Written by Kenbi Riba