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of netflix Wednesday continues to grow its all-star cast for its upcoming third season. In the latest round of casting, the show has added former Game of Thrones star Lena Headey, as well as Andrew McCarthy and James Lance.
Wednesday Season 3 officially began filming in Ireland in February 2026. It is expected to premiere on Netflix in the summer or fall of 2027. at the end of Wednesday Season 2, Isaac Knight (the Painter himself) is ultimately defeated by the Addams Family, killed by the Thing. However, after saving Wednesday, Enid remains trapped in her werewolf form, leading both Wednesday and Uncle Fester to go on a quest to find her.
As the most-watched English-language series to date, Season 3 will not only be massive in scale, but executive producer and director Tim Burton, as well as showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar, are assembling a stellar cast to star alongside main series regulars Jenna Ortega (Wednesday Addams) and Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair). Some big cast members have already been announced for the new season. The first confirmed newcomers include Eva Green (Casino Royale, Penny Dreadful), who will play Morticia’s sister Aunt Ophelia Frump, and Winona Ryder (stranger things, beetlejuice) in an unknown role. Other new cast members include Chris Sarandon (Dog Day Afternoon, The Princess Bride), Noah Taylor (Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones), Oscar Morgan (a knight of the seven kingdoms), and Kennedy Moyer (roofer).
Who are the three new cast members in Wednesday Season 3?
Filming of new episodes is now well underway; Its production will probably end around November 2026. In its latest round of casting news, Netflix has announced that three big names have entered the fray: Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy, and James Lance. All three have joined as guest stars and at the moment we don’t know whose role they are playing.
undoubtedly the biggest addition Lena HeadeyWho is best known for playing Cersei Lannister in all 8 episodes of the HBO fantasy game of Thrones. He also headlines Netflix’s 2025 western drama those who renounceWhich was eventually canceled after slow ratings.
Andrew McCarthy Joining the new season is another well-established actor, known for his roles in st elmo’s fire And residents. Viewers may also remember his performance as Blaine pretty in Pink (1986).
Ultimately, james lance (salt path) has joined the season in an undisclosed role. In recent years, Lance has become best known for his portrayal of sports journalist Trent Crim on the Apple TV hit drama. ted lasso.
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