Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Fame Jenna Ortega in Talks to Join MCU Roaster After a Decade, Fans Take Their Wild Guesses

Published 10/19/2024, 11:09 AM EDT

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The chances of cementing your prints on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the age of 22 are less than half in many. However, for Jenna Ortega, who broke the glass ceiling through her unblinking yet goosebumps-inducing performance on Wednesday, it is a walk in the park. More specifically, a walk in the park that, along with the rise in popularity that she has been enjoying, has earned her an offer and a few from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Now that Marvel is no longer merely the next big thing but the only thing, any rising star not tied to the studio feels more like an oversight than a choice. And Jenna Ortega, that pop darling, is precisely the sort of glossy icon the superhero factory thrives on, with her history with the studio being the cherry on top. Therefore, when scoop-shop MyTimeToShineHello suggested Ortega’s entrance into the MCU, the fans sprang to life, tossing out characters with all the fervor.  

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It seems as if Marvel Cinematic Universe had been a part of Ortega's fate since the very beginning, as she was a part of Iron Man 3. However, the circumstances are vastly different now with her not being the Vice President's daughter but the Internet's daughter this time around.

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Much like their dedication to fetch the perfect role for Henry Cavill in the MCU, fans are ready to get down and dirty to hunt down the right character for Jenna Ortega in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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While the clouds had been looming on Marvel studios since it wrapped up more than a decade of masterpieces and bid goodbye to iconic characters. However, with a Robert Downey Jr. comeback, an alleged Sydney Sweeney alongside Zendaya in a Spider-Man movie, and now Jenna Ortega, the superhero studio has effectively turned the tables. Passionate fans have risen with fervor to suggest MCU characters for Ortega, ranging from Shadowcat to White Tiger.

Even as fans suggested roles for her in Marvel, the impact her Wednesday performance had was clear as Rogue emerged as a popular choice with her ability to temporarily absorb others' powers and memories, something fans believe that Ortega with her unblinking stare can absolutely nail.

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While Marvel is definitely the bigger bird here, a few fans have stayed loyal to Jenna Ortega's fan casting as Raven in DC. However, others have seen it from a more unofficial manager-like lens as they hoped that whatever role she takes up makes her a part of Marvel's bigger picture, for instance, a young Avenger or a part of the X-Men.

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What do you think Jenna Ortgea should be cast as in Marvel? Let us know in the comments below.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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