Netflix's hit series "Wednesday" is adding another major cast member for its third season. According to Variety, Winona Ryder is confirmed to join the new season in a guest role, a revelation that immediately captivated fans. This marks a reunion for Ryder with Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton, continuing their collaboration from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."
"Wednesday" creators and showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar also contributed to the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" screenplay, adding further significance to this reunion. Burton stated, "I'm thrilled to have Winona join us; she fits perfectly into this world. She's a dear friend, and I always feel fortunate to work with her again."
Details about Ryder's character in the series remain under wraps, but her involvement is considered a major highlight for the third season. This also marks her return to a Netflix production after "Stranger Things" Season 5.
Ryder previously starred in the original 1988 film "Beetlejuice" and returned for the 2024 sequel. Her collaborations with Burton also include "Edward Scissorhands" and the animated film "Frankenweenie." Additionally, she has received two Academy Award nominations and achieved renewed success in television with works like "Stranger Things."
In addition to Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega, the "Wednesday" Season 3 cast also includes: Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Isaac Ordonez, Billie Piper, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Victor Dorobantu, and Evie Templeton.
Also joining are Luis Guzmán, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joanna Lumley, and Fred Armisen.
via： Variety