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Ortega Eyes Film After Wednesday's Final Bow
25 Oct
Summary
- Ortega plans TV hiatus post-Wednesday to focus on film.
- She avoids reviews and box office numbers to prevent self-doubt.
- Wednesday's first season became Netflix's most popular series.
Jenna Ortega is preparing to step back from television acting after the upcoming conclusion of the series "Wednesday." Having started her career with CBS in 2012, Ortega has recently finished filming for "Wednesday 3" and expressed a desire to transition her focus towards film projects.
In a recent interview, Ortega shared her strategy of not engaging with reviews or box office results. She believes this detachment is crucial to prevent any negative impact on her creative process, stating it would otherwise lead to "psychosis." The actor also noted a growing concern about the prevalence of AI-generated content on social media.
"Wednesday" season one premiered in 2022, quickly becoming Netflix's most-watched English-language series with over 252 million views. The show centers on Wednesday Addams investigating mysteries at Nevermore Academy.
The second season, released in 2025, saw Addams navigating campus life as a celebrity and facing supernatural threats. Ortega reprised her role, with the season topping charts in 91 countries. Production for the third season wrapped on September 30, 2026, with details about its release date yet to be announced.
