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Jenna Ortega, the star of Netflix’s popular series Wednesday, has recently revealed that she had to put her foot down several times during the show’s production to ensure that her character’s behavior aligned with her personality.
In an interview with the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, Ortega admitted to her “unprofessional” behavior on the set, stating that her insistence on certain script changes and character choices was the reason behind the show’s success.
Jenna Ortega’s Revelations
The show, a spinoff of the popular comic strip turned media franchise The Addams Family, follows the eponymous character, Wednesday, as she tries to fit into a new school after being expelled from her previous one.
Ortega’s portrayal of Wednesday has broken several viewership records on Netflix and has been praised for its humor, shock value, and murder mystery.
During the podcast interview, Ortega spoke candidly about her involvement in the show’s writing process, saying that she had to fight to keep her character’s actions true to her personality.
“Everything that she does, everything that I had to play, did not make sense for her character at all. Her being in a love triangle made no sense,” Ortega said.
Ortega also revealed that she had a hand in creating the viral Wednesday dance scene. Initially, the scene was supposed to be a flash mob, but Ortega vetoed it, saying that it was not something that her character would do.
“Either cut it or have Wednesday knock someone out, and then it’s done,” Ortega told the production team.
The Future of ‘Wednesday’
Although Jenna Ortega’s behavior may have been seen as unprofessional on some sets, it appears that her insistence on certain changes and her determination to protect her character’s personality was appreciated by the production team.
With Wednesday renewed for a second season, it is likely that Ortega will have an even greater role in shaping the show’s writing process.
Ortega’s commitment to her character’s authenticity and her willingness to speak up for what she believed in has undoubtedly contributed to the show’s success.
With viewers eagerly anticipating the second season of Wednesday, it is clear that Ortega’s performance will continue to be a vital component of the show’s popularity.
Wednesday season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix, and fans can look forward to seeing more of Jenna Ortega’s performance in the highly anticipated second season.
