Christina Ricci “Flattered” Tim Burton Asked Her For ‘Wednesday’ Netflix Series
Josh Korngut
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Christina Ricci is nominated for an Emmy for her turn in the horror-infused Showtime juggernaut series Yellowjackets. While being interviewed about her current career moves by Variety, Ricci mentioned the joy she felt being asked by director Tim Burton to participate in his upcoming Wednesday Netflix series.
“I was really flattered to be asked and to be asked by Tim [Burton],” Ricci told Variety. “It’s nice to be a part of this next iteration of that character. It’s fun to watch, and it’s fun to see other people’s takes on things and what they put of themselves into something like that.”
Ricci, who portrayed Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family and Addams Family Values, is officially signed on to join the cast of Netflix’s franchise reboot, Wednesday. According to Deadline, Ricci’s role has not yet been disclosed. Jenna Ortega (Scream, X) will be donning the mantel of Wednesday this time for the Netflix series, and we’re excited to check it out come spooky season.
Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago) and Luis Guzmán (Boogie Nights) will appear in the project, portraying Morticia Addams and Gomez Addams, respectively. The series is being described as a live-action, comedic coming-of-age tale. Wednesday is created by Al Gough and Miles Millar, the pair responsible for the cult hit Smallville.
Wednesday will see its title character attending the Nevermore Academy where she will do her best to engage with her psychic abilities, end a murderous rampage, solve mysteries, and even encounter new friendships and romances. The Netflix series marks the first time Tim Burton has directed for television in a long while.
Lastly, how do you feel about Tim Burton’s Wednesday? Are you as excited as we are to see Christina Ricci revisit the world of The Addams Family as we are? Let me know on Twitter via @joshkorngut. I’m always around to chat about all things Christina Ricci!
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