The Ultimate Wishlist: Top Addams Family Actors We Absolutely Need as Cameos in Wednesday (Post Christina Ricci)

Summary

Christina Ricci's appearance in Netflix's Wednesday series has opened the door for more actors from the beloved Addams Family movies of the 1990s to make cameos.

Anjelica Huston, known for her portrayal of Morticia Addams in the iconic '90s films, may make a guest appearance in Wednesday and have a confrontation with Catherine Zeta-Jones' rendition of the character. Additionally, actors from the original Addams Family movies, including Christopher Lloyd, Jimmy Workman, and Carel Struycken, might also feature in upcoming seasons, enhancing the sense of nostalgia and connection to the original films.

Christina Ricci's return to the eerie world signals the possibility for other actors from the 90s Addams Family films to join Netflix's Wednesday series. The Addams family, originally created by Charles Addams in the 1930s comics, has been a source of fascination on both the big and small screens. From the iconic 60s Addams Family sitcom to the beloved movies of the 90s, the Jenna Ortega-led series Wednesday continues the tradition of gothic adaptations featuring the well-known characters. While Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Luis Guzmán headline the cast of Netflix's Wednesday, Christina Ricci has opened the door for former actors of the Addams Family films to make guest appearances in Tim Burton's show.

After delivering a memorable performance as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), Christina Ricci joins Wednesday as Miss Thornhill, a character who will bring the old and new versions of Wednesday together. Building on Ricci's success, other actors from the beloved 90s movies may follow suit and take on fresh, exciting roles. While it would be exciting to see actors from the 60s sitcom make cameo appearances, only John Astin, who played a main character, is still alive, and he has primarily focused on voice work since 2006. With the exception of Raul Julia, who sadly passed away in 1994, Wednesday presents an opportunity to bring back the memorable cast from The Addams Family movies for cameo appearances in future seasons.

10 Anjelica Huston

Wednesday’s next greatest actor cameo from the ‘90s Addams Family movies would be

9 Christopher Lloyd

, who played the role of matriarch Morticia Addams in one of the most iconic interpretations of the character.

9 Christopher Lloyd

received Golden Globe nominations for her performances in both The Addams Family and Addams Family Values, and she is widely recognized as the best portrayal of Morticia since Carolyn Jones. If

9 Christopher Lloyd

were to appear in season 2 of Wednesday, the series could recreate the intense Wednesday vs. Wednesday rivalry from season 1 by pitting

9 Christopher Lloyd

's character against Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Morticia Addams.

While Fred Armisen takes on the role of the eccentric Uncle Fester Addams in Netflix's Wednesday series, it cannot be forgotten that the iconic Christopher Lloyd portrayed the character in the beloved 1990s films. Given Lloyd's recent string of memorable cameos, such as his appearance in The Mandalorian season 3, it wouldn't be too surprising to see him make a guest appearance in season 2 of Wednesday. To maintain a connection to his previous Addams Family role, Lloyd could potentially cameo as a character who collaborates with Armisen's Uncle Fester in his criminal endeavors.

8 Jimmy Workman

7 Carel Struycken

In line with the inclusion of the actress who portrayed Wednesday in the Tim Burton series, it is similarly fitting for the actor who played Pugsley in The Addams Family movies to join as well. Unlike the younger portrayal of Wednesday by Isaac Ordonez, the character of Pugsley, the eldest child of the Addams family in the ‘90s films, was brought to life by Jimmy Workman. While Workman seemingly retired from acting in the early 2000s, there remains a possibility for a small cameo by the former Pugsley Addams actor in Netflix’s highly acclaimed series.

Carel Struycken, best known for his roles as the Giant in Twin Peaks and the Addamses' butler Lurch in The Addams Family movies, is a top contender for a memorable cameo in future seasons of Wednesday. Standing at an impressive seven feet tall, Struycken surpasses the heights of previous Lurch actors Ted Cassidy and George Burcea. Given his towering stature, it would be fitting for Struycken to portray a family member of Lurch in his potential Wednesday cameo. Having appeared in various horror projects like Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep throughout his career, making a guest appearance on Wednesday would be a fantastic opportunity for Struycken to continue his presence in the supernatural genre.

6 Mercedes McNab

One of the most memorable non-supernatural characters from The Addams Family movies was Amanda Buckman, portrayed by Mercedes McNab. In Addams Family Values, Amanda became Wednesday's arch-nemesis at summer camp. It remains unclear if Amanda from The Addams Family (1991), credited as "Girl Scout," is the same character. However, McNab's role in both iconic Addams Family movies paves the way for a potential Wednesday cameo in the macabre world. Instead of a "Normie," McNab could embody a supernatural character connected to Nevermore in the Netflix series.

5 David Krumholtz

In addition to his memorable performances in '90s films such as The Santa Clause and 10 Things I Hate About You, David Krumholtz gained recognition for his portrayal of Joel Glicker in Addams Family Values. As the character Joel, who was considered an outcast, he formed a close bond with Wednesday and Pugsley during their time at summer camp. Interestingly, Joel also had a brief romantic storyline with Christina Ricci's Wednesday, although she made it clear that she had no intentions of ever getting married. Given Krumholtz's recent return to reprising his role as Bernard in The Santa Clause series, it would be fitting for him to make a cameo in Wednesday, continuing the trend of revisiting '90s projects.

4 John Franklin

Cousin Itt continues to be a beloved and iconic figure among the Addams family lineage, portrayed by John Franklin in the Addams Family movies. Although Ignatius Itt made a brief appearance in a portrait during season 1 of Wednesday, there is a possibility of introducing more members from the Itt branch of the Addams family in future episodes. In such a scenario, John Franklin could make a return to the sinister universe, portraying a different relative of the Itt lineage. Moreover, Franklin might also make an appearance in Wednesday but without the characteristic hair-covered and squeak-language style of Cousin Itt, instead taking on a completely new character.

3 Carol Kane

Following Judith Malina's portrayal in the 1991 Addams Family film, Carol Kane took over the role of Grandmama in 1993's Addams Family Values. While Grandmama was absent in the first season of Wednesday, fans can anticipate her debut in the show's second season, during which Carol Kane might possibly make a cameo appearance. Whether as a Normie or someone connected to Wednesday's Nevermore Academy, Carol Kane's inclusion in the Netflix series would serve as a wonderful tribute to the second actress to play Grandmama in the movies.

2 Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski portrayed Becky Granger, the camp counselor in Addams Family Values who played a memorable role in ostracizing Wednesday and Pugsley for their macabre obsessions. However, her cheery summer as a counselor came to an end when the Addams siblings set the camp on fire. With her ability to dominate on TV, Baranski could make a cameo appearance on Wednesday, where she would potentially become another “Normie” character, contending with Jenna Ortega's gothic character in the series.

1 Joan Cusack

Although not typically cast as a villain, Joan Cusack delivered a stellar performance as Debbie Jellinsky in Addams Family Values. Released in 1993, the film portrays Cusack's character as an opportunist who schemes to deceive and murder Fester Addams in order to inherit his substantial wealth. The movie concludes with Debbie's demise at the hands of baby Pubert Addams, leaving a lasting impression of her role. While Cusack has not appeared in a television series since her role in Homecoming in 2020, fans of The Addams Family movie may anticipate her potential cameo appearance in Wednesday.