Jenna Ortega Shocks Fans with Dramatic Shift in Wednesday Season 2

Jenna Ortega, the lead actor in Netflix's widely acclaimed Wednesday series, has hinted that season 2 may be less focused on romance compared to its predecessor. The show, which draws inspiration from the iconic Addams Family franchise, follows the story of Wednesday Addams as she navigates the challenges of adolescence while uncovering the secrets and monsters lurking in Nevermore Academy. Season 1 featured a love triangle between Wednesday, Tyler Galpin, and Xavier Thorpe, but fans may have to brace themselves for a different tone in the upcoming season.

Ortega plans to shift the focus of Wednesday season 2 towards more horror elements and less dramatic romance, as she takes on a producing role for the series. In an interview with Variety, Ortega explains that the show's lighthearted nature, with its vampires, werewolves, and superpowers, means that it shouldn't take itself too seriously. Therefore, the romantic love interest for Wednesday will be removed, which Ortega believes is a positive change. With her greater involvement in the character's development, Ortega hopes to bring more depth and excitement to the show's horror aspect. This move may also help alleviate some of the on-set tensions that arose during season 1's production, which have been discussed online and rumored to involve disagreements among the cast and crew. Despite this, Ortega remains optimistic that her new role will ultimately benefit the show.

As Ortega's star continues to rise, both in the Wednesday series and as a favorite scream queen in the horror genre, she is confident that sound decisions will be made regarding the show's development. As a young woman in the industry, Ortega has often felt overlooked and dismissed, but she believes that the best job experiences come from everyone's voices being heard and valued. With the show's new focus on character development and horror-driven plots, there is much excitement and anticipation surrounding what kind of mysterious and thrilling storylines will be introduced for Wednesday and the eccentric characters at Nevermore Academy.

Wednesday season 1 is available on Netflix.

Source: Variety