Jenna Ortega 's starring role on Wednesday -- which is one of Netflix’s best shows -- has proven to be a career-changing job for her. Before that, she worked “crazy, crazy hours” on the Disney Channel as the lead of Stuck in the Middle and played young Jane on Jane the Virgin . As successful as her latest show has been, there was a bit of drama, as Ortega wanted a key behind-the-scenes role on The Addams Family franchise offshoot.
The actress that period of time and why she ultimately pushed back with Netflix. The Scream alum seemingly felt a real connection with Wednesday Addams and her world. With that, she creatively contributed creatively during her time working on the show's first season.
For instance, director Tim Burton tasked her with making up the titular character's viral dance. And, in case you're wondering why the actress rarely blinked while in character, that's because she went refrained from doing that through a take and Burton encouraged her to keep it up. Despite all of that, though, there were still reservations when the X star made a request.
So let's talk that out. What Role Did Jenna Ortega Want For Wednesday’s First Season? Jenna Ortega has been open about how she almost passed on Wednesday due to her fears of missing out on other opportunities due to being contractually obligated to the show. All it took was one call from Tim Burton to sell on the show.
Yet Ortega recently expanded on those thoughts while speaking with Vanity Fair . During the i.