Winona Ryder joins 'Wednesday' Season 3 as a guest star
The casting reunites Ryder with director Tim Burton and co-star Jenna Ortega
Ryder will play a mystery role that's being kept under wraps
'Wednesday' remains one of Netflix's most successful English-language series
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Actress Winona Ryder has been cast as a guest star for Netflix's hit series 'Wednesday' Season 3, reuniting with director Tim Burton and co-star Jenna Ortega on the streaming platform in 2025, following the show's massive success as Netflix's most-watched English-language series. The 'Stranger Things' star will appear in a mystery role that producers are keeping under wraps, marking another high-profile collaboration between Ryder and Burton, who previously worked together on classics like 'Beetlejuice' and 'Edward Scissorhands'. 'I am so happy that Winona has joined us, she fits right into this world,' Burton said in a statement. 'And she's a dear friend. I always feel lucky to work with her.' Creators Al Gough and Miles Millar expressed similar enthusiasm, noting 'When it comes to Outcasts, Winona Ryder is the GOAT. Her legendary partnership with Tim Burton has defined some of cinema's most unforgettable characters. We loved collaborating with her on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and couldn't be more thrilled to welcome her to Nevermore.' Ryder joins Eva Green, who was previously announced to portray Morticia Addams' sister, Ophelia, in the upcoming season. The casting news comes as the show continues its remarkable performance on Netflix, with Season 2 debuting last year as the streamer's No. 5 most-watched English-language series of all time, while Season 1 remains the platform's top English-language series.
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Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American filmmaker, animator, and writer. He is known for pioneering goth subculture in Hollywood, with his films employing a distinctive style that blends gothic horror and dark fantasy aesthetics with whimsical and surreal elements. He has receive...
Participation of an outsider performer in an event or a medium
The term guest appearance generally denotes the appearance of a guest in an artistic or pop-culture setting.
The guests themselves (referred to as guest artists, featured artists, guest stars, or guest fighters, depending on context), are distinguished from the other real artists or fictional charac...
Winona Laura Horowitz ( wi-NOH-nə; born October 29, 1971), known professionally as Winona Ryder, is an American actress. Having come to attention playing quirky characters in the late 1980s, she achieved success with her more dramatic performances in the 1990s. Ryder's many accolades include a Golde...
Jenna Marie Ortega (born September 27, 2002) is an American actress. Known for her work in horror, Ortega has been dubbed "Gen Z's scream queen" by media publications. She has also been featured on the Power 100 list from The Hollywood Reporter in 2023 and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024.
Winona Ryder’s return to Wednesday adds star power and strengthens ties with director Tim Burton and co‑star Jenna Ortega. Her appearance signals Netflix’s commitment to keeping the show fresh and engaging for its large audience. The move also highlights the continued success of Burton‑led projects on streaming platforms.
What Happens Next
Ryder’s guest role will be revealed in the upcoming episodes of season 3, which is currently in production. Netflix is expected to promote the new season heavily, and the collaboration may lead to further projects with Burton and the cast. Fans can anticipate new twists and character development as the story continues.
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Winona Ryder is sticking around Netflix . The Stranger Things star has been cast in Wednesday season three. The move reunites the Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands star with Wednesday director and executive producer Tim Burton , as well as with her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star Jenna Ortega . Ryder will have a guest star role that’s being kept under wraps for now. “I am so happy that Winona has joined us, she fits right into this world,” Burton said in a statement. “And she’s a dear friend. I always feel lucky to work with her.” Creators and showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar added, “When it comes to Outcasts, Winona Ryder is the GOAT. Her legendary partnership with Tim Burton has defined some of cinema’s most unforgettable characters. We loved collaborating with her on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her to Nevermore.” She joins Eva Green ( Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children ), who was previously announced as portraying Morticia Addams’ sister, Ophelia, in the upcoming season. Wednesday season two debuted last year and became Netflix’s No. 5 most-watched English -anguage series of all time. Season one remains the streamer’s most-watched English-language series of all time. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up More from The Hollywood Reporter YouTube BBC Studios Chiefs on Mega-Mergers, Own M&A, Trump Tariffs, U.S. Streaming Growth, and the ‘Bluey’ Movie
