
In a later phase, Ricci returned to the series on Netflix where she first gained fame as Wednesday. Unlike before, she didn’t reprise her beloved character; instead, she passed it to the equally skilled Jenna Ortega. This time, Ricci assumed the role of Mrs. Marilyn Thornhill, a science teacher at Nevermore Academy who also serves as Wednesday’s dorm mother. Currently, Ricci is portraying Missy, an adult character, in the Showtime thriller TV series “Yellowjackets,” which revolves around a girls’ soccer team that experiences a catastrophic plane crash in the Ontario wilderness, forcing them to endure harsh conditions and deteriorating mental states. Thirty years after embodying Wednesday Addams, Ricci now shares insights about her iconic role and its lasting influence on her life.