The popular Netflix series “Wednesday” has announced a significant new casting addition for its upcoming third season. Eva Green will portray Aunt Ophelia, a character introduced in the Season 2 finale. This casting decision ends months of speculation regarding the identity of Ophelia and shapes how she will fit into the storyline.
About Ophelia’s Character
Aunt Ophelia is portrayed as a troubled member of the Addams family. Last seen in the credits of the second season, she has been featured only from the back, igniting fan theories and curiosity. Her psychic abilities have pushed her to extremes, and she has faced severe consequences, including a stint at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.
- Character Name: Ophelia Frump
- Portrayed By: Eva Green
- Previous Appearances: Season 2 finale of “Wednesday”
- Family: Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Grandmother Hester Frump (Joanna Lumley)
Background of Ophelia Frump
Before her escape from Willow Hill, Ophelia was thought to have disappeared. In Season 2, Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) uncovers clues about her aunt through a journal gifted by Morticia. When Wednesday has a vision, she sees a woman with long blond hair, adorned with a flower crown, writing a troubling message on the wall.
Character Traits
Ophelia is distinctively different from Morticia, characterized by her long blond hair versus Morticia’s iconic dark look. This contrast recalls the 1960s portrayal of the sisters by Carolyn Jones, who also used a wig to embody Ophelia.
Series Insights
“Wednesday,” based on Charles Addams’ characters, follows Wednesday Addams’ mysterious adventures at Nevermore Academy. The show has gained immense popularity, with Season 2 ranking as the fourth most-watched English-language series on Netflix. Season 1 continues to hold the top spot.
- Executive Producers: Alfred Gough and Miles Millar
- Director: Tim Burton
- Production Company: MGM Television
Future Projects for Eva Green
This role marks a return to the genre for Eva Green, who previously starred in Showtime’s “Penny Dreadful,” for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Green has several upcoming projects in the pipeline, including “The Trees,” “Blood on Snow,” and “Just Play Dead.” She is represented by UTA.
