Wednesday: Will Catherine Zeta Jones play Ophelia in Season 3? Speculations explored 

Wednesday fans were left stunned after the Season 2 finale showed that Aunt Ophelia is alive and being kept in Grandmama Hester Frump’s basement. The scene ends with Ophelia writing, “Wednesday must die,” on a wall, changing her place in the story from a faint family memory to an active, dangerous presence.

This twist makes her a clear threat for whatever comes next, and it explains why many viewers are already guessing about who will play her. The show's creators and Netflix have also signalled more stories ahead. Netflix’s Tudum piece confirms a third season and quotes co-creator Alfred Gough, saying:

“We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday.”

That line shows the writers are planning about family secrets and wider consequences, making Ophelia's reveal feel planned rather than accidental.

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Ophelia’s status after the Wednesday Season 2 finale is clearly set up for future drama

The Wednesday season 2 finale gives specific facts we can use. Ophelia is shown alive, confined, and writing a threat. The show also hints that her psychic powers and past breakdown led to her being hidden away.

Those points position her as a likely antagonist or at least a complicated figure that Season 3 must explain. Screen analyses and recaps underline that she is now a named mystery for the next chapters.

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Catherine Zeta Jones is firmly tied to the series, but has not been linked to Ophelia officially

Catherine Zeta Jones plays Morticia and has been part of the show since Season 1. As per E! Online’s report, she has spoken publicly about Morticia’s view of Wednesday, saying:

“There’s a part of Morticia that wants Wednesday to be exactly how she is.”

This helps explain why Morticia’s screen presence matters for any family reveal. That quote also shows Zeta-Jones understands the family dynamics the writers want to push on. So far, however, no official casting call or confirmation says Zeta Jones will also play Ophelia.

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Fans point to the original series as a reason Catherine Zeta Jones could play both roles

In the 1960s sitcom, Carolyn Jones played both Morticia and Ophelia, switching looks for each part. That historical fact fuels fan theories that the current show might repeat the trick as a nod to the past.

Some writers and outlets have noted this possible homage, and social posts have amplified the idea that the current Morticia actor could take on a second role if the creators decide to go that route.

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What to watch for in official news and episodes?

Showrunner comments have framed Ophelia as a “breadcrumb” meant to build curiosity. According to Netflix's Tudum reports, Miles Millar said the reveal is hopefully:

“A nice breadcrumb that leads audiences to wonder about Wednesday season 3 and what the new adventure for Wednesday will be.”

That suggests the writers expect viewers to ask exactly the questions they are asking now, about Ophelia’s past and about who will play her. Until Netflix or the producers name a cast member, the safest take is that Zeta-Jones is a logical possibility but not a confirmed one.