New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Actor Winona Ryder is set to appear in the third season of Netflix's hit supernatural series Wednesday, marking a major addition to the show's expanding cast. The announcement confirms a creative reunion involving several long-time collaborators linked to filmmaker Tim Burton.

According to reports, Ryder has signed on for a guest starring role, though details about her character are being kept confidential.

Her casting brings together key figures from the recently released film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, where Wednesday lead actor Jenna Ortega portrayed Ryder's on-screen daughter. Burton directed that film and continues to serve as director and executive producer on Wednesday, while series creators Al Gough and Miles...