Actress Jenna Ortega shifts gears in her professional path.
In an exciting turn of events, the fabulous Jenna Ortega has just announced her plans to step behind the camera and direct her own movie, a project she's been crafting for a whopping 10 years!
During a candid chat with V mag, the Wednesday star shared that she's been sitting on this script for nearly a decade, waiting for the perfect moment to bring it to life.
"I've had this script knocking around for almost 10 years," Jenna revealed, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
The young star added, "It's weird because it's an idea I had when I was younger, and now I'm finally taking the steps to make it a reality."
It seems this multi-talented lady has quite the ambition, as she's already made her mark as a producer for season two of Netflix's Wednesday.
Fun fact: She's been quite the screenwriting whiz and even had to put her foot down to change lines for her hit Netflix series!
Moving forward, Jenna is gearing up to face a new challenge: directing her own film. And if her passion for screenwriting is any indication, we can expect great things from this upcoming project.
When it comes to the details of the movie, Jenna is keeping things under wraps, but she has revealed her eagerness to take on the director's role.
However, Jenna is not just a one-project wonder—she's also set to star in another fantasy film alongside Glen Powell. Although specifics about the movie are scarce, it's said to feature fantasy elements, potentially penned by J.J. Abrams or another collaborator.
Jenna has shared her concerns about taking on the role of a producer, but she's confident in her abilities to make a mark behind the scenes, especially on a project as close to her heart as this one.
"I've always been aware of my position as an actor," she said. "I know I'm not in charge. But with a project like this, where I'm in every scene, it only makes sense for me to be heavily involved in what's going on behind the scenes."
Jenna wrapped up the conversation by nodding to her increased involvement in production decisions, stating, "A lot of the conversations I was having were more like a producer's conversations half the time."
We're on the edge of our seats, excitement bubbling, waiting to see what Jenna will bring to the director's chair! Game on!
Insight: By the way, her original movie project, which is yet to be titled, has been in the works for 10 long years. Although plot details are under wraps, it's clear that this project is near and dear to Jenna's heart. She's remained silent on the movie's genre or narrative, but considering her personal investment, one thing's for sure—it's going to be a masterpiece!
- Jenna Ortega, excitedly discussing her long-held script during an interview with V mag, announced that she has been waiting for a decade to bring the project to life.
- In addition to her role as a producer for season two of Netflix's Wednesday, Jenna has shown herself to be a screenwriting whiz and has even negotiated changes to lines in her hit series.
- As she prepares to direct her own film, Jenna is eager to capitalize on the passion for screenwriting that she has developed over the years.
- While details about Jenna's upcoming directorial debut are scarce, it's clear that the project is particularly meaningful to her and promises to be a masterpiece.
- Besides this project, Jenna is also set to star in another fantasy film with Glen Powell, with production details still under wraps.
- Although Jenna has expressed some concerns about her increased involvement in production decisions, she is confident in her abilities to make a mark behind the scenes and has already been deeply involved in the creative process.
