“I remember being really…”- ‘Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega Had a Rather Unusual Start to Playing the Deadpan Teenager for the Netflix Series

Published 02/08/2023, 10:00 PM EST

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Netflix recently announced the return of the record-breaking comedy series Wednesday for another season. This may not be surprising for viewers, given how Jenna Ortega enamored us with her stupendous performance. People have already declared her the best portrayer of this iconic character that television ever saw, and many fans single-handedly give our Scream queen credit for bringing worldwide popularity to the show.

The young actress is currently reigning the social media with her dance sequence and gut-wrenching dialogues. And it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Ortega has delivered something we never expected. Her spooky unblinking eye and deadpan face became the very image of Wednesday that will remain cemented in our minds forever. As of now, we have seen how the California native brought this death-obsessed girl to life. But do you know how this journey toward enormous fame started?

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Jenna Ortega speaks about her first experience on the sets of Wednesday

Jenna Ortega recently sat down with ELLE Magazine for their famous First Thing With session. During the interview, the global superstar was asked to spill her first time on the set of Wednesday. In her response to the question, she stated that she was nervous on the first day when she got ready for the shot.

“I remember being really really nervous. I remember it’s my first time in hair, makeup, and wardrobe complete,” revealed the Yes Day star.

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Moreover, she added how the show creator, Tim Burton, was not happy with her pigtails and fringe. The director wanted this latest incarnation of the famous goth girl to look perfect in every way. He took the comb from the hairdresser and gave a touch to it himself.

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She then revealed how the excessive use of hair spray made her stiff for about two weeks. And this is how Jenna Ortega went to shoot the deadly piranha scene on the set. Meanwhile, it was not the only awkward thing she experienced when she started working on this project. During the first cast outing, things got weird as the You star had no idea what to say or do and sat silently.

What do you think about Jenna Ortega being this socially awkward girl,girl, just like her character? Share your views with us in the comment section and stay tuned for updates.

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Shikha Arya

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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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