Christina Ricci has officially signed on to join the Netflix series Wednesday, a comedy-horror series based on Wednesday Addams, who Ricci portrayed in the original ’90s Addams Family films, making Ricci’s participation exciting and nostalgic. From the directorial mind of Tim Burton comes a series about the eldest Addams daughter, played by Jenna Ortega (Scream, YOU). Wednesday follows the titular character as she sleuths and slithers through the halls at Nevermore Academy while mastering her unsettling psychic abilities.
The Netflix series marks Burton’s directorial debut for television, a highly anticipated series also starring Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams and Luis Guzman as Gomez Addams. Wednesday boasts a coming-of-age story with recognizable dark Addams Family themes, as the young girl attempts to stop a killing spree and make sense of the mystery that lurks within her town. Details about the series have been kept tight, leaving much to the imagination for how this series will unfold and if Burton will incorporate any details from the fan-favorite Barry Sonnenfeld film.
Wednesday‘s addition of Ricci was announced by the Netflix Geeked Twitter account, hinting at an exciting new character. If anything, the decision is a subtle homage to The Addams Family, even if she does not resemble the Wednesday Addams she played in her childhood. More information about Ricci’s character is being kept under the radar, but fans are ecstatic about the latest update. See the announcement below:
Burton’s character study of Wednesday Addams leaves many questioning what capacity other cast members, like Ricci, will be used in the series. Other iconic and odd characters have been confirmed, including Lurch and Thing, played by George Burcea and Victor Dorobantu respectively. Since Ortega will take on the challenge of Wednesday Addams in her teenage years, Ricci’s role in the series is an unexpected, yet exciting cameo. At the moment, there is no additional information about Ricci’s character, but hopefully, a trailer will release soon to reveal more details.
After the display of frightening acting from Ricci in the Yellowjackets series from Showtime, fans can anticipate some dark, disturbing moments from the upcoming series. Whether they are light-hearted and fun or lean into the horror genre a bit more is still a mystery. With Burton directing, though, it is likely going to be a combination of both, making Wednesday a truly one-of-a-kind series for Addams Family fans.
