Did Jenna Ortega audition for the movie Hereditary?

Yes, Jenna Ortega auditioned for a leading child role in the 2018 horror film Hereditary.

Who got the role Jenna Ortega auditioned for in Hereditary?

The role Jenna Ortega auditioned for in Hereditary was ultimately given to Milly Shapiro.

What did Jenna Ortega think of Hereditary when she was younger?

Even as a child, Jenna Ortega felt that Hereditary was going to be an important movie.

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Jenna Ortega: Hereditary Was the One That Got Away

10 Apr

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Jenna Ortega auditioned for a leading role in Hereditary.
She felt Hereditary was an important movie even as a child.
Milly Shapiro ultimately played the role Ortega auditioned for.

Jenna Ortega: Hereditary Was the One That Got Away

Jenna Ortega, widely recognized as Gen Z's scream queen, recently shared a surprising career revelation. During an appearance on "Big Bro" podcast, Ortega admitted she auditioned for a pivotal child role in the acclaimed 2018 horror film "Hereditary."

Ortega confessed that even at a young age, she sensed the significance of "Hereditary." She described the audition process as challenging due to minimal script pages and a script that went over her head as a 12-year-old. Despite not fully grasping the material, she distinctly remembers thinking the film would become a significant cultural touchstone.