Winona Ryder has booked a guest star role in the third season of Netflix’s hit series ‘Wednesday’, reuniting her with star Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton.
Ryder played Ortega’s mother in the 2024 film ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’, which was directed by Burton, who also directs and executive produces ‘Wednesday’. The show’s creators, Al Gough and Miles Millar, wrote the screenplay for that film.
Burton said in a 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.” Gough and 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.”
Exact details of Ryder’s character are being kept under wraps. She is the latest new addition to Season 3, following the announcement that Eva Green will play Ophelia, Morticia Addams’ sister.
Ryder previously starred in the original 1988 ‘Beetlejuice’ and returned for the 2024 sequel. She also worked with Burton on ‘Edward Scissorhands’ and ‘Frankenweenie’. The two-time Oscar nominee recently appeared in the final season of ‘Stranger Things’.
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 was released in two parts in August and September 2025 and became Netflix’s fifth most-watched English language TV season. Season 1 remains the most-watched season ever.
