Eva Green joins “Wednesday” Season 3 as Ophelia Frump, ending fan theories and expanding the Addams family storyline in Netflix’s hit supernatural series.
Eva Green Joins “Wednesday” Season 3 as Ophelia Frump, Ending Fan Theories and Expanding the Addams Family Lineage
Netflix’s hit supernatural comedy-drama “Wednesday” is expanding its dark and eccentric Addams Family lore in a major way. After Season 2 teased the long-mysterious Ophelia Frump — Morticia Addams’ enigmatic sister — fans now know the face behind the character. Eva Green, known for her striking roles in Penny Dreadful, Dark Shadows, and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, has officially joined the cast as a series regular for Season 3.
The reveal confirms widespread speculation after Ophelia was seen only from behind in the final moments of the Season 2 finale. With Green stepping into the role, “Wednesday” adds another high-profile actor to its already impressive ensemble.
A Major Addition Ahead of Season 3
Season 3 of “Wednesday” was renewed this past summer — even before the Season 2 premiere — thanks to the series’ massive popularity. With Season 1 still holding the record as Netflix’s most-watched English-language series, anticipation for the next chapter is understandably sky-high.
Eva Green’s casting marks the first major new addition to the upcoming season and immediately puts to rest several fan theories, including the widely shared rumor that Lady Gaga’s Rosalyn Rottwood might secretly be Ophelia Frump.
Now, fans finally have clarity — and the casting could not be more fitting. Green’s filmography is packed with gothic, mysterious, and psychologically complex characters, making her a natural fit for the Addams universe.
Who Is Ophelia Frump?
Ophelia Frump is the elusive and troubled sister of Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones). While her presence has been hinted at before, she only became a central figure late in Season 2.
A “raven” like her niece Wednesday (Jenna Ortega), Ophelia possesses powerful psychic abilities — abilities she pushed far past the point of safety. According to the series, her power spiraled so intensely that her mother, Hester Frump (Joanna Lumley), committed her to Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital. After escaping, Ophelia vanished without a trace.
That is, until the Season 2 finale.
A Shocking Final Scene
At the end of Season 2, Morticia gives Wednesday a deeply meaningful gift: Ophelia’s old journal. Reading it sparks a vision in which Wednesday sees a mysterious woman with long blond hair and a flower crown — a striking contrast to the Addams family’s usual grayscale aesthetic.
In the episode’s chilling final moments, Hester is shown descending into the basement of her mansion, where the audience finally sees the back of Ophelia. Wearing a vivid red dress and writing “Wednesday must die” on the wall in her own blood, the character immediately sets up an ominous Season 3 conflict.
Though only shown from behind, viewers instantly speculated about who might play her. Now they have their answer.
A Nod to Addams Family History
Long blond hair has always been a signature feature for Ophelia, dating back to the original 1960s Addams Family series. Actress Carolyn Jones, who played Morticia, also portrayed Ophelia — but in a blonde wig and with a wildly different personality.
The new Netflix adaptation leans into this visual callback, creating a memorable contrast between the polished darkness of Morticia and the ethereal eccentricity of Ophelia.
Returning Cast and Massive Popularity
Eva Green joins a stacked ensemble that includes:
- Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
- Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair
- Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin
- Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay
- Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Ottinger
- Georgie Farmer as Ajax Petropolus
- Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams
- Billie Piper as Isadora Capri
- Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
- Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Hester Frump
- Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester
Season 2, released in two parts across August and September, became the #4 most-watched English-language show in Netflix’s history within weeks. Season 1 still holds the #1 spot, cementing the franchise as one of the streamer’s crown jewels.
Creative Team Behind the Series
“Wednesday” continues to be shepherded by its original creative duo, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers. Legendary filmmaker Tim Burton remains deeply involved as executive producer and director.
The series is produced by MGM Television, maintaining the stylistic DNA that made the Addams Family iconic while adding a modern, supernatural twist.
A Perfect Role for Eva Green
For Eva Green, “Wednesday” marks a return to a genre she’s exceptionally known for. Her performance in Showtime’s Penny Dreadful earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination, showcasing her ability to portray characters with emotional intensity and supernatural depth.
Her upcoming films — The Trees, Blood on Snow, and Just Play Dead — also highlight her ongoing passion for dark, atmospheric storytelling.
Green’s casting as Ophelia feels like a seamless extension of her established screen persona: captivating, unpredictable, dangerous, and magnetic.
What Ophelia Means for Season 3
Ophelia’s introduction is poised to reshape Wednesday’s story in major ways. Between her unstable psychic powers, her deep family trauma, and her blood-written threat against Wednesday, she stands as one of the most intriguing antagonists the series has teased so far.
Season 3 promises:
- A deeper dive into the Addams family’s generational secrets
- A powerful psychic adversary uniquely tied to Wednesday
- A darker chapter in the Addams family mythology
- High-stakes conflict fueled by family betrayal and unresolved history
With Eva Green fully stepping into the role, Ophelia Frump is positioned to become one of the show’s most unforgettable characters yet.
