“Wednesday” has found its Morticia as Catherine Zeta-Jones has been cast in Netflix’s new series.
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Read More Zeta-Jones’ portrayal of Morticia will be in a guest-starring capacity, Variety reported. She follows in the shuffling footsteps of Carolyn Jones, Anjelica Houston, Daryl Hannah and Charlize Theron.
Vogue said Zeta-Jones’ casting was perfect since “She’s got the long, dark hair, and a signature husky voice to match it. But more importantly, the star also has a history of wearing vampy black dresses on the red carpet, meaning her personal style is meant for this role.”
Fashion evolution Catherine Zeta-Jones at the Fashion Group International night of stars 2000: A salute to icons of design. held in New York City on 10/24/00. (Photo: Nick Elgar/ Getty Images) (Nick Elgar/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the third Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Benefit Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 23, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) (Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution BEVERLY HILLS - SEPTEMBER 30: Actor Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the film premiere of "Intolerable Cruelty" at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on September 30, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 25: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 25, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images) (Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 13: Actor Michael Douglas and his wife, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones arrive at the opening night premiere of Elton John's'The Red Piano' show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace February 13, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Farina/Getty Images) (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 9: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the Los Angeles premiere of the Dreamworks Pictures' film "The Terminal" at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences June 9, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 7: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the Eighth Annual Red Ball at The Pierre Hotel February 7, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images) (Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends Glamour Magazine's "Glamour Women Of The Year Awards 2006" at Carnegie Hall, October 30, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones poses backstage during the 11th Annual Hollywood Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 22, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images) (Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK - DECEMBER 13: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the Broadway opening after party for "A Little Night Music" at the Tavern On The Green on December 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the 12th Annual Monte Cristo Awards at The Edison Ballroom on April 16, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 05: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the 2014 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda at the Dolby Theatre on June 5, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Tribute show airing Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 9pm ET/PT on TNT. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for AFI) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for AFI)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 17: Actors Michael Douglas (L) and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the opening of the Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Jazz at Lincoln Center) (Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Jazz at Lincoln)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: Catherine Zeta-Jones poses backstage at Michael Kors Collection Spring 2018 Runway Show at Spring Studios on September 13, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: Catherine Zeta-Jones attends The Actor's Fund Career Transition For Dancers 2017 Jubilee Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel on November 1, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the Lifetime Luminaries screening of "Cocaine Godmother, The Griselda Blanco Story" at NeueHouse Madison Square on November 30, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Lifetime) (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Lifetime)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: September cover stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Carys Zeta Douglas attend Town & Country 2018 New Modern Swans Celebration with Michael Kors, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Carys Douglas on September 9, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Hearst) (Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Hearst)
Fashion evolution HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones pose at the Michael Douglas Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame ceremony on November 6, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images) (Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend A Paley Honors Luncheon celebrating Michael Douglas at The Paley Center for Media on September 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) (John Lamparski 2019/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend A Paley Honors Luncheon celebrating Michael Douglas at The Paley Center for Media on September 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) (John Lamparski 2019/Getty Images)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones attend the 78th Annual Golden Globe® Awards at The Rainbow Room on February 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Hollywood Foreign Press Association) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Hollywood Forei)
Fashion evolution NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Catherine Zeta-Jones attends the 78th Annual Golden Globe® Awards at The Rainbow Room on February 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Hollywood Foreign Press Association) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Hollywood Forei)
The show will also star Jenna Ortega as Wednesday and Luis Guzmán as Gomez.
There is no word if the rest of the family members will be part of the series and who, if they are, will play them.
An eight-episode order for “Wednesday” was announced in February and will follow the title character as a student at Nevermore Academy as she tries to hone her emerging psychic abilities, stop a killing spree and solve a mystery that is connected to her parents.
“Wednesday” will be live-action, Vogue reported and is being directed and executive produced by Tim Burton, Variety reported.