After ‘Wednesday’s’ Insane Success, Jenna Ortega to Assume Producer’s Role in Netflix’s Next Heist Drama?

Published 03/24/2023, 8:30 PM EDT

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After decades, the world is once again celebrating the iconic character of Wednesday Addams. Thanks to the surging star of the horror genre, Jenna Ortega who agreed to take on this role. Many of you might know that the young actress first turned down the offer because she was looking for a better opportunity. But after the show creator, Tim Burton convinced her she decided to play this deadpan teenager, which instantly brought her into the limelight. Wednesday’s record-breaking viewership made her the biggest trendsetter of the year, where thousands of people mimicked Ortega’s style. Now it appears that this astonishing success has also made her a Netflix favorite, as they might give her a new opportunity to achieve another milestone in her career.

According to Giant Freakin Robot, Jenna Ortega is again joining hands with Netflix for a new project. The 20-year-old will be cast in a new heist drama based on a true story. In addition, the Scream star would also be playing a part in the creative team as an executive producer. Her interest in the project suggests that she is ready to embrace all the excellent prospects that come to her out of the horror genre.

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As we all know, the American actress has spent a lot of time dripping with blood and doing chasing sequences. The publication also revealed that the limited series titled The Perfect Heist will focus on a group of female robbers. So fans should get ready to see an entirely different version of Ortega from what they have seen until now.

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Meanwhile, the storyline of the series is not confirmed, and neither are the actors who might join her.

When will the new global phenomena of Netflix return with Jenna Ortega? 

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Following the unexpected powerhouse success of the comedy-drama, Netflix announced the renewal. However, other than that, the creator has not rolled out any sneak peek or the tiniest detail of the release. While as for their leading star, she has some solid plans for season 2 and it involves a lot of horror.

But the streamer is yet to confirm when Jenna Ortega will come back to fans embodying her goth spirit. So we all just might need to watch until we get the good news.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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