Ryder and Ortega recently shared the screen in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton's 1988 classic, where Ryder reprised her iconic role as Lydia Deetz and Ortega played her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid. Their on-screen mother-daughter dynamic was mirrored by a strong off-screen connection. Ortega previously shared her positive experience working with Ryder, telling the New York Times, "She was just so warm and welcoming and kind and approachable from the very first moment, and I couldn't be more grateful for that." She added that their rapport was almost telepathic: "The way Winona and I clicked was pretty strange. It was like we were reading each other's minds a little bit." This immediate chemistry has undoubtedly fueled excitement for their upcoming collaboration.

Now, Ryder makes the move to Ortega's established Netflix turf. While details about her character remain under wraps, it has been confirmed that Ryder will portray a new character named Tabitha in Wednesday Season 3. Showrunner Miles Millar, co-creator of the series, confirmed her casting to ScreenRant, stating that Ryder "will obviously share scenes with Jenna." This marks a notable return for Ryder to a major Netflix series after her acclaimed run as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things, transitioning from one streaming giant hit to another.

Adding another layer of intrigue, Eva Green, known for her roles in Burton's Dark Shadows and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, is also set to join the cast as Ophélia Frump, a character from the Addams Family universe. The convergence of these three actresses—Ryder, Ortega, and Green—is particularly exciting given their individual histories with Tim Burton, who also serves as an executive producer and director on Wednesday. Millar expressed enthusiasm for this unique grouping, telling ScreenRant, "It was great to be able to have her with us and to bring together the icons of Tim's career in one project. It was really exciting for us to see Eva Green, Jenna, and Winona together. It was just incredible."

With Wednesday Season 3 slated for a 2027 release, the addition of Winona Ryder and Eva Green alongside Jenna Ortega promises to elevate the series, offering fans a compelling blend of established talent and fresh dynamics. The anticipation for this star-studded season is already building.