Netflix has officially started production on the third season of its record-breaking series Wednesday, and the streaming giant brought a major surprise for fans. A new announcement video reveals that Winona Ryder is joining the cast, marking a reunion with director Tim Burton and her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star Jenna Ortega. The show has begun filming near Dublin, Ireland, with a host of new actors stepping into the world of Nevermore Academy .
The streaming service confirmed on February 24, 2026, that cameras are now rolling for the new season. A 54-second teaser shared across social media platforms introduced both the returning cast members and the exciting new faces who will bring fresh chaos to the Addams family universe . This announcement comes after months of speculation about when production would actually begin, following the massive success of the first two seasons.
Winona Ryder’s Role and Tim Burton Reunion
Winona Ryder has signed on for a guest role as a character named Tabitha, though Netflix is keeping specific details about her part under wraps . This casting news creates a full-circle moment for Burton and Ryder, who first worked together on the 1988 classic Beetlejuice. Their creative partnership continued with Edward Scissorhands in 1990, Frankenweenie in 2012, and most recently last year’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which also starred Ortega .
Tim Burton expressed his excitement about the reunion in an official statement. “I am so happy that Winona has joined us; she fits right into this world. And she’s a dear friend. I always feel lucky to work with her,” the director said . He added that working with past collaborators makes this season “extra special” .
The show’s creators Al Gough and Miles Millar also shared their enthusiasm about Ryder joining the cast. “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,” they stated .
Eva Green and Other New Cast Additions
Eva Green was previously announced as a major addition to the series, and her role is now confirmed. Green will play Ophelia, the long-lost sister of Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones), making her Wednesday’s aunt . Tim Burton has worked with Green before on films like Dark Shadows, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and Dumbo, continuing the pattern of the director bringing familiar faces into the Wednesday universe .
The new cast members joining the series include:
- Chris Sarandon (Dog Day Afternoon, The Princess Bride) as Balthazar
- Noah Taylor (Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders) as Cyrus
- Oscar Morgan (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms) as Atticus
- Kennedy Moyer (Roofman) as Daisy
Returning Cast Members
Jenna Ortega is back as the deadpan, mystery-solving Wednesday Addams, the role that turned her into a global star. She leads a long list of returning cast members who will continue their stories at Nevermore Academy .
The full list of returning actors includes:
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
- Luis Guzmรกn as Gomez Addams
- Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams
- Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair, Wednesday’s werewolf roommate
- Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin
- Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay
- Moosa Mostafa as Eugene
- Georgie Farmer as Ajax
- Evie Templeton as Agnes
- Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester
- Billie Piper as Capri
- Victor Dorobantu as Thing
- Joanna Lumley as Grandmama
- Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Santiago
Production Details and Filming Location
The third season is now in production near Dublin, Ireland, following the same filming locations used for the second season. The creative team previously praised Irish locations across Counties Wicklow, Dublin, and Offaly as the perfect backdrop for the show’s dark and gothic atmosphere .
Showrunners Gough and Millar explained why they chose to return to Ireland. “It adds a sense of timeless beauty, wonder and epic spectacle to the world of Wednesday. It’s no coincidence that Dracula author Bram Stoker hailed from Dublin, and his stories were inspired by the stories of Irish folklore,” they said .
The production is operating under the banner NIGHTSHADE & RAVEN S3 PRODUCTIONS LLC, with an internal working title of Willow Hill .
What to Expect From Season 3
The story for Season 3 will pick up after the events of the second season, with several unresolved threads hanging over the characters. At the end of Season 2, Wednesday set out to find Enid, who remained locked in her werewolf form and unable to turn back into a human. A chilling message declaring that “Wednesday must die” also hinted at a powerful new enemy waiting in the shadows .
The arrival of Aunt Ophelia (Eva Green) is expected to tie directly into these mysteries, pulling the show deeper into the Addams family’s hidden past. The character of Ophelia, Morticia’s long-lost sister, will bring family drama and secrets that have been buried for years .
Show creators Gough and Millar shared what fans can expect from the new season. “It’s our dark delight to fling open Nevermore Academy’s gates once more as we begin production on Season 3. We thank our invincible cast and crew for their continued commitment to doom and gloom. To the fans, we appreciate your patience and ravenous online commentary โ your twisted theories have inspired nightmares. This season, we welcome new students, new teachers, and excavate some long-rotting Addams Family secrets. Don’t say you weren’t warned,” they said .
Tim Burton also shared his excitement about returning. “I’m so excited to be back for Season 3, and it’s great to be reunited with all of the original cast. The addition of some dear friends and past collaborators of mine โ Winona, Eva, Chris, and Noah โ makes this season extra special. I feel very lucky,” he stated .
The showrunners have previously mentioned that their goal for Season 3 remains the same as every season: to make it the best season possible by digging deeper into the characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday .
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Release Timeline Expectations
Netflix has not yet announced an official release date for Wednesday Season 3. With filming now underway in Ireland and expected to continue through much of 2026, the series has been left off Netflix’s 2026 release slate. Industry reports suggest a likely launch in 2027, with some pointing to a summer release window around June or mid-year .
This timeline would mean a shorter wait than the nearly three-year gap between the first two seasons, offering some relief to fans who have been patiently waiting for more adventures at Nevermore Academy .
The first season of Wednesday remains Netflix’s most-watched English-language series of all time, a record it has held since its debut. The second season, released in August 2025, quickly climbed to become the platform’s fifth most-watched English-language series . These numbers explain why Netflix continues to invest heavily in the series and its growing universe.
With production now officially underway, a massive cast of returning favorites, exciting new additions like Winona Ryder and Eva Green, and promises of darker family secrets to explore, Wednesday Season 3 is shaping up to be another thrilling chapter in the Addams family saga.
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