Eva Green just made ‘Wednesday’ season 3 even darker

Eva Green has officially joined the cast of Netflix’s hit series as Aunt Ophelia Frump, the long-missing sister of Morticia Addams, in the upcoming third season. The announcement has already sent fans into a spin, but it also signals a bold tonal shift for the gothic drama.

Until now, Ophelia has existed more as a whispered presence than a fully realised character. She was previously referenced as a relative who disappeared following a psychic breakdown, with her name hanging over the Addams family like an unresolved question. Bringing her on screen suggests that season three will lean further into the family’s unsettling history and deepen the supernatural elements that have always lurked beneath the surface.

Green, known for her roles in Penny Dreadful, Casino Royale and The Dreamers, is no stranger to dark, complex characters. Showrunners have described her casting as elegant, haunting and beautifully unpredictable, making her a near-perfect fit for the Addams universe.

Her arrival does more than add star power. It introduces a new dynamic into Wednesday’s controlled world. While Morticia is composed and precise, Ophelia is expected to be volatile and disruptive, a presence that could challenge both mother and daughter in deeply personal ways. The story opens up new emotional tensions alongside the supernatural danger.

Green has hinted that she is excited to bring an unhinged edge to the role, prompting fans to speculate about how Ophelia’s return might affect Wednesday’s powers, her relationships and the secrets buried within the family’s past. Online theories are already swirling around hidden rivalries, psychic connections and long-suppressed truths.

Netflix has not yet confirmed an official release date for season three. However, with this casting alone, the show has already set the tone for a darker, more psychologically charged chapter.

In true Addams fashion, the danger is no longer just outside their world. This time, it is coming from within the family itself.