Jenna Ortega Plans To “Be Off The TV For A While” After ‘Wednesday’ — SkimNews
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- Jenna Ortega stated she will 'probably be off the TV for a while' after completing Season 3 of Wednesday, citing a desire to explore new roles and creative paths
- Jenna Ortega revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that she hasn’t had many franchise discussions post-Wednesday, expressing surprise at the show’s massive popularity
- Netflix confirmed production wrapped on Wednesday Season 3 last month, sharing a first-look image of Ortega as the titular character
- Wednesday Season 3 is scheduled to premiere in 2027, with returning cast members including Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, and Fred Armisen, and new additions like Eva Green and Lena Headey
- Joanna Lumley has been promoted to series regular for Wednesday Season 3, joining a cast that includes Winona Ryder, Billie Piper, and Andrew McCarthy
Why it matters: Ortega’s planned TV hiatus after Wednesday—a global hit with a 2027 return—creates space for her to pursue film and non-franchise roles, potentially reshaping her career trajectory at a moment when few young actors leverage such breakout success into broader artistic reinvention.
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