Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy, James Lance Join ‘Wednesday’ Season 3 Cast
Netflix’s series “Wednesday” is expanding its cast for the upcoming third season. Recently announced are notable actors Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy, and James Lance, all set to join the ensemble. Headey is known for her role in “Game of Thrones,” McCarthy from “St. Elmo’s Fire,” and Lance from “Ted Lasso.” Production for season three is currently taking place near Dublin.
Season Three Details
While Netflix has not yet revealed a premiere date for “Wednesday” season three, fans are eager for updates. The first season debuted during Thanksgiving week in 2022, boosting its popularity. The second season was split into two parts, with the first releasing in early August 2025 and the latter in early September.
Returning and New Cast Members
The cast for season three includes both seasoned actors and fresh faces. Notable returnees are:
- Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
- Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
Additional cast members announced previously include:
- Eva Green
- Winona Ryder
- Chris Sarandon
- Noah Taylor
- Oscar Morgan
- Kennedy Moyer
Other returning characters include Enid Sinclair, Tyler Galpin, Bianca Barclay, and several more.
Performance and Popularity
The first season of “Wednesday” has achieved phenomenal success. It currently holds the record as the most-watched English-language series on Netflix. Only the Korean-language series “Squid Game” has surpassed it in viewership rate. Meanwhile, season two remains in the top five of Netflix’s all-time English-language series list.
About “Wednesday”
The series offers a unique blend of mystery and supernatural elements, following Wednesday Addams during her time at Nevermore Academy. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, it is directed and executive produced by Tim Burton. “Wednesday” is based on characters from Charles Addams’ iconic “The Addams Family.”
