The director said that the reason he loved doing Wednesday is "related to the character (of Wednesday Addams) so much." But it could not have been possible without Jenna Ortega, he said.
Burton also praised Jenna Ortega's style of working on her character. "She's one of the most aware, not only as an actress, but everything, around the camera, the set. She's a very special talent. And she's done a lot of horror movies, which I love too.
The movie produced by Brad Pitt is expected to be released in theaters in September of 2024. It's been reported that Ortega will play the daughter of Ryder's character Lydia Deetz, who famously summons the "bio-exorcist" by saying "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!" in the 1988 comedy.
Depp has no personal or professional relationship with Ms. Ortega whatsoever. He has never met her or spoken to her. He is not involved in any project with her, nor does he intend to be.
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Why didn t Jenna Ortega blink as Wednesday?
"After trying one take where she didn't blink, Tim Burton was so enamored with the result he told Jenna Ortega not to blink anymore when playing Wednesday," the streamer wrote. "So, she didn't." Characters who do not blink actually appear quite commonly in Burton's movies.
She literally does not blink. "The first couple weeks of shooting, I did a take where I didn't blink at all and Tim said, 'I don't want you to blink anymore'", Jenna revealed. "The thing about the blinking is I didn't realise I was doing it. It just kind of happened.
News: Despite persistent rumors and media speculation, there is no concrete evidence to confirm that Pete Davidson and Jenna Ortega are in a romantic relationship.
Jenna Ortega (born September 27, 2002, Coachella Valley, California, U.S.) American actress who began her career as a child actor, starring in such Disney Channel shows as Stuck in the Middle (2016–18), and later went on to gain international fame with the lead role in the hit Netflix series Wednesday (2022– ).
He even said that Ortega had "a special place" in his heart because she was a horror movie pro -- a genre which Burton himself holds near and dear. "She's one of the most aware, not only as an actress, but everything, around the camera, the set. She's a very special talent.
"I look up to Zendaya because she's such a good role model for young girls," Jenna explained in the video. "She works hard and she seems incredibly sweet. I've actually met her before and she was sweet to me.
The Wednesday star loosened up and had some fun hosting SNL. Everybody give it up for Jamie Lee Curtis, Oscar season's cheerleader for all things righteous and good.
During their time on the Disney Channel, Olivia Rodrigo and Jenna Ortega crossed paths. Rodrigo played the role of Paige while Ortega made a memorable cameo in season two's The BFF episode. Their friendship has endured over time, proving that real connections can be made in the entertainment industry.
If you're wondering how Jenna works on those chiseled abs, she shared with Women's Health that one of her fave workouts is lifting weights. "I love doing squats.
Jenna Ortega Says Being a Hispanic Child Actress Was “Really Hard” Because “I Didn't Look a Certain Way” In a new interview, the 'Wednesday' star said she doesn't want "other young girls to look up at the screen and feel like they have to change their appearance to be deemed beautiful or worthy."
But it turns out even she needed a stunt double for some of the show's more gravity-defying moments. Enter Jenny Ayumi Umbhau: the stunt woman, dancer, and former Cirque du Soleil artist who worked on set to help Ortega embody Wednesday Addams in all her glory.
Wednesday's genuine smile only appeared when she saw her beloved Uncle Fester, highlighting their special connection and showing that some things never change in the Addams Family.
The star revealed that she actually had some regrets about her viral dance moves in the Tim Burton-produced series, noting how she stayed awake at night thinking how she could've done them differently. Ortega did, however, go on to share her appreciation for the love shown for the sequence and shock at its popularity.
Wednesday Addams, being a fictional character, does not explicitly state her sexual orientation in any official canon material. Therefore, her sexual preferences remain open to interpretation.
