The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cast is reuniting in Netflix's hit series Wednesday with the addition of Winona Ryder for the upcoming third season which has now commenced production.
Headlined by Jenna Ortega, the actor played Ryder's daughter in the film, directed by Tim Burton who also helms and backs the series for the streamer. She starred in both the original Beetlejuice in 1988 and the 2024 sequel. Interestingly, Wednesday showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar had scripted the screenplay for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
The star recently wrapped Stranger Things season 5, whose finale episode aired on New Year's eve this year and will now be seen in a guest role as Tabitha, as confirmed by Netflix in a new teaser which also revealed new and returning actors.
Newcomers include Noah Taylor as Cyrus, Kennedy Moyer as Daisy, Oscar Morgan as Atticus and Chris Sarandon as Balthazar.
As reported earlier, Eva Green, known for her roles in Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children and Dark Shadows, will be playing Ophelia Frump, Morticia's sister (Zeta-Jones) in season 3.
"I am so happy that Winona has joined us, she fits right into this world,” said Burton in a statement. "And she’s a dear friend. I always feel lucky to work with her."
"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," added Al Gough and Miles Millar.
Ryder and Burton also worked on the critically-acclaimed feature Edward Scissorhands (1990) as well as the 2012 animated movie Frankenweenie.
Returning members of the popular series include Luis Guzman as Gomez, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley, Joanna Lumley as Grandmama, Joy Sunday as Bianca, Georgie Farmer as Ajax, Moosa Mostafa as Eugene, Evie Templeton as Agnes, and Victor Dorbantu as Thing. The short promo also shows Enid's name (Emma Myers) burning in the fireplace, leaving audiences with the question of whether she would be seen in the upcoming season. Towards the end of season 2: part 2, Enid transforms permanently into a werewolf after ignoring multiple warnings. She escapes into the wild, alone and scared, leaving her fate unknown to fans.
Other cast members returning are Hunter Doohan as Tyler, Billie Piper as Capri, Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawao as Sheriff Santiago.