American actress Jenna Ortega recently opened up about the disappointment she felt when she realized she could not reprise her role in another Netflix series because she was busy filming Wednesday. She shared this sentiment during a conversation with Entertainment Tonight at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The expectation had been for Ortega to join season 4 of You, yet the filming schedule for Wednesday, which took place in Romania amid the pandemic, made a return impractical.
Ortega expressed heartfelt frustration, saying she was devastated that she could not be part of the You crew again. She spoke warmly about her character Ellie and the experience of working on the show, praising the set as one of her favorite experiences in her acting career. She noted that there had always been a strong desire to revisit Ellie, but the conflict with filming Wednesday in Romania prevented any back-and-forth travel during the height of the pandemic and other commitments. The actress emphasized how much she valued the opportunity to return, while acknowledging the realities of her schedule that kept the door closed for that moment. (Source: Entertainment Tonight)
Ahead of the current season arc, You creator Sarah Gamble indicated to IndieWire that the writers already have ideas for Ellie should Ortega’s schedule allow her to return to the series. This sneak peek hints at a possible future cameo or a fuller arc that could bring Ellie back into the storyline. (Source: IndieWire)
Meanwhile, Netflix has scheduled the premiere of the second episode of the fourth season for March 9. The renewal news followed Wednesday being extended for a second season back in February 2022, signaling strong momentum for the project. In related film updates, Scream 6, featuring Ortega, is slated for release on March 10.
Additionally, Amazon recently released the first trailer for the fifth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, keeping fans excited about the broader streaming slate and the actors who contribute to it.