Eva Green Joins 'Wednesday' Season 3 as Morticia's Sister

The Back of That Figure in the Season 2 Finale, It Was Her... The Return of the 'Gothic Fantasy Queen'

Eva Green, the 'Queen of Gothic Fantasy', joins the third season of 'Wednesday', which has recorded the number one spot among English-language series on Netflix. Fans around the world are buzzing with excitement over the news of her joining, as she has been a long-time muse of director Tim Burton.

On the 25th (local time), Netflix officially announced through 'Tudum' that "Eva Green will appear in 'Wednesday' Season 3 as Morticia Addams' sister, 'Aunt Ophelia'".

◆ The Unveiling of 'Ophelia', Promising a Contrasting Charm to Morticia

Ophelia, played by Eva Green, is the sister of Morticia Addams (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones), the matriarch of the Addams Family. This character has been mentioned throughout Season 2 with the line, "She went missing due to her inability to control her powers," and her back was briefly revealed in the post-credits scene of the Season 2 finale, heightening viewers' curiosity.

Eva Green expressed her excitement through Netflix, stating, "I am thrilled to join the painfully twisted world of 'Wednesday' as Aunt Ophelia." She continued, "This show is a deliciously dark and witty world. I look forward to adding my own 'madness' to the Addams Family," hinting at a strong acting transformation.

◆ Production Team: "An Elegant and Unpredictable Actress... The Perfect Choice"

Showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar praised Eva Green's casting background, saying, "Eva Green always brings a thrilling and unique presence to the screen."

They added, "She is elegant, unforgettable, and beautifully unpredictable. These qualities make her the perfect fit for the role of Ophelia," and encouraged fans to look forward to how she will expand the world of Wednesday.

Born in Paris, France in 1980, Eva Green gained worldwide fame as the Bond girl 'Vesper Lynd' in the film '007 Casino Royale'. She has established an irreplaceable position in the fantasy genre by creating unique characters in films directed by Tim Burton, such as 'Dark Shadows' and 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'. Her mad acting skills showcased in the 'Penny Dreadful' series are a major factor in the heightened expectations for her joining 'Wednesday'.

◆ Simultaneous Attack on Screen and Home Theater

Meanwhile, Eva Green continues her active work beyond 'Wednesday'. The action thriller film 'Dirty Angels', reuniting with '007 Casino Royale' director Martin Campbell, is set to be released on December 13, suggesting that the end of 2025 may be 'The Year of Eva Green'.

Additionally, she recently received critical acclaim for perfectly embodying the charming villain 'Milady' in the French epic film series based on Alexandre Dumas' work, 'The Three Musketeers'.

While the exact release date for 'Wednesday' Season 3 has not yet been announced, the series is expected to become even darker and more captivating with Eva Green's addition.