Netflix confirmed that Eva Green is the new actor in the Wednesday world to star in season 3 as Aunt Ophelia. The information came out when the rumors flew around the new cast to the next chapter of the hit franchise with Jenna Ortega. Fans of the franchise were texting each other to find out who the mystery person was that was to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Eva Green Joins Wednesday As Aunt Ophelia
Eva Green has been a frequent collaborator on many Tim Burton projects like Dark Shadows, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and Dumbo now joins the director in Netflix’s show Wednesday. Her character, Aunt Ophelia, hasn’t been shown on the screen; however, she has been referenced many times in the series.
After the announcement of the casting, the series creators Al Gough and Miles Millar mentioned that the character of Green has an intensity and unpredictability that fit the vibe of Wednesday. Furthermore, they state that Green’s method of acting brings her the kind of razor and authority that the role requires, hence making her suitable for the enigmatic Ophelia.
Similarly, Eva was thrilled with the news. She stated that it is a thrilling challenge to be a part of the Addams family story and thus she is eager to portray Ophelia in a unique way. She also went on to define the production’s setting as being dark, witty, and full of weird delight.
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Although Ophelia Frump is the sister of Morticia Addams, the series has never directly talked about her. The storyline of Wednesday mentions that Ophelia had developed the raven-type psychic abilities, something that Wednesday herself demonstrates. Ophelia’s past is haunted by a nightmare that is still central to the myth around her.
In the show’s history, we learn that she was last seen at Nevermore Academy and was terrified of her powers, and then sent to Willow Hill. She left two decades ago and never showed up after that, leaving a bunch of questions uncovered.