Eva Green will play Ophelia (Aunt Ophelia / Ophelia Frump) in season 3 of Netflix’s Wednesday.

Quick Scoop

  • The role of Ophelia in Wednesday has now been officially cast.
  • French actor Eva Green (known from Penny Dreadful, Casino Royale, and other dark fantasy roles) has been confirmed as Aunt Ophelia in Wednesday season 3.
  • She will play Ophelia Frump, Morticia’s mysterious missing sister, whose presence was teased around the end of season 2.

What we know about Ophelia in Wednesday

  • Ophelia is introduced as Morticia Addams’ long-missing sister, tied to dark family secrets and past betrayals.
  • Season 2 apparently hinted at her through visions, a hidden cellar, and a brief, obscured appearance writing a threatening message (“Wednesday must die”).
  • In season 3, she’s expected to have a major impact on Wednesday’s story, expanding the Addams family lore and bringing a more dangerous, unpredictable dynamic.

Why Eva Green is a big deal for the role

  • The showrunners have described Eva Green as elegant, haunting, and beautifully unpredictable, saying that makes her a perfect fit for Aunt Ophelia.
  • Her past work in gothic and supernatural projects means fans are expecting a very intense, eerie version of Ophelia that fits right into Wednesday’s dark, offbeat tone.

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