Overview
- Christina Ricci discusses the enduring influence of her role as Wednesday Addams, stating it still resonates in her life today.
- In the Netflix series *Wednesday*, Ricci steps back from the iconic character, allowing Jenna Ortega to take over while she portrays Mrs. Marilyn Thornhill.
- As she prepares for the next season of *Yellowjackets*, Ricci hints at an explosive storyline with significant drama and a potentially high casualty count.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Christina Ricci first captivated audiences at just 9 years old in the 1990 film *Mermaids*. Her portrayal of the unique and darkly humorous Wednesday Addams in *The Addams Family* and *Addams Family Values* solidified her status as one of the standout talents of her generation, earning her recognition around the globe.
After many years, Ricci returned to the *Addams Family* universe in Netflix’s *Wednesday*, albeit in a new capacity. Rather than reprising her famed role, she passed the mantle to the talented Jenna Ortega and took on the character of Mrs. Marilyn Thornhill, a science teacher and dorm mother at Nevermore Academy. Currently, Ricci is also captivating audiences as the adult Missy in *Yellowjackets*, a thriller that follows a group of young soccer players who face unimaginable hardships after their plane crashes in the wilderness of Ontario, forcing them to contend with both survival and their mental health. Now, more than three decades after her inception as Wednesday, Ricci reflects on how this legacy continues to shape her.
Christina Ricci on the Enduring Legacy of Wednesday Addams
In a recent interview with HELLO! Magazine, Christina Ricci, now 45, reflected on her enduring connection to Wednesday Addams, a role she first played at the tender age of 11. She expressed her gratitude for the lasting impact the franchise has had on her life and career. “Wednesday has had a huge influence on me and my career,” Ricci shared, revealing how intimately intertwined her childhood experience was with the character.
“I still feel very influenced by her,”she added, emphasizing the character’s profound impact on her identity as an actress.
Delving into her role as Misty in *Yellowjackets*, Ricci described this character as exceptionally fun to portray due to her over-the-top arrogance. In the adult storyline, Misty Quigley is depicted as a loyal yet manipulative figure, constantly craving validation, leading her to engage in ethically ambiguous actions. “It’s almost as if she doesn’t view herself as a real human being… She thinks she can do anything and get away with anything,”Ricci explained, painting a picture of her quirky and disturbed character.
While keeping details scarce about the upcoming third season of *Yellowjackets*, Ricci tantalizingly hinted at significant developments in the survivors’ storylines, assuring fans of unexpected twists and high stakes. “There’s a lot of intensity and surprises in store, and the body count is quite high,”she teased, promising an exhilarating continuation of the narrative. As for her character in *Wednesday*, following the defeat of Marilyn Thornhill in the first season, Ricci left the possibility of a return open-ended, allowing for potential future appearances.
Source: Bang Premier