Los Angeles, February 24 – Hollywood actress Winona Ryder is set to make a special appearance in the upcoming season of the hit streaming show, "Wednesday."
According to reports in 'Variety', this role marks a reunion for Winona Ryder and Tim Burton in the show's third season, after Ryder played Burton's daughter in the film.
Jenna Ortega, who starred in the film, also plays Ryder's daughter in "Wednesday." Winona Ryder's longtime collaborator, Tim Burton, directed the film and continues to direct and executive produce "Wednesday."
According to 'Variety', the creators and showrunners of "Wednesday," Al Gough and Miles Millar, wrote the screenplay for "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice."
In a statement, Tim Burton said, "I am so happy that Winona has joined us; she fits perfectly into this world, and she is a dear friend. I always feel lucky to work with her."
This role marks a swift return to Netflix for Winona Ryder, who recently starred in the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things," having originally joined that show in 2016. Specific details about her role in "Wednesday" are being kept confidential.
"When it comes to 'Outcasts,' Winona Ryder is the GOAT," Gough & Millar said. "Her legendary partnership with Tim Burton has defined some of cinema's most unforgettable characters. We loved collaborating with her on 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' and are thrilled to welcome her to Nevermore."
Winona Ryder is the latest new cast member announced for season 3 of the show, following the news that Eva Green would portray Morticia Addams' sister, Ophelia. Ryder famously starred in the original "Beetlejuice" in 1988, before returning for the long-awaited sequel in 2024.
She and Burton also worked together on the critically-acclaimed feature "Edward Scissorhands" as well as the 2012 animated movie "Frankenweenie." Winona Ryder is a two-time Oscar nominee, one for best supporting actress for "The Age of Innocence" and another for best actress for "Little Women." Aside from "Stranger Things," she has also starred in "The Plot Against America" and "Show Me a Hero."
