Though Jenna Ortega has been a working actor since she was a child, she’s becoming more of a household name thanks to her new show, Wednesday. The comedy-horror series has become an instant hit for Netflix and has already been streamed over a billion times. Ortega has successfully reimagined the iconic Wednesday Addams for a new audience. And while she’s been compared to the sarcastic character her entire life, she was very taken aback when she first learned that Tim Burton wanted to meet with her about the role.
Jenna Ortega thought she was being pranked when Tim Burton handpicked her for ‘Wednesday’
Burton had a huge hand in the making of Wednesday. Not only did he direct the first four episodes, but he also served as an executive producer for the show. The filmmaker also handpicked a good chunk of the cast, including Ortega for the titular role. While speaking with Teen Vogue, Ortega recalled her first meeting with Burton, which took place via zoom while she was working in New Zealand.
