Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell in Secret Project with JJ Abrams
- Actress Jenna Ortega joins actor Glen Powell in a secret project by filmmaker JJ Abrams.
- Jenna Ortega previously rejected the role in 'Wednesday' multiple times before signing on for this project.
- The collaboration between Jenna Ortega, Glen Powell, and JJ Abrams is highly anticipated in the entertainment industry.
In an exciting development for Hollywood, Jenna Ortega and Glen Powell are reportedly collaborating on a secretive project with renowned producer JJ Abrams. The news, first reported by Deadline, highlights Ortega's recent involvement in the film, while Powell has been associated with the project since May. As is typical with Abrams, specific plot details remain under wraps, but anticipation is high following his last major release, "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," five years ago. Ortega is currently preparing for her role as Astrid Deetz in the highly anticipated sequel "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," where she steps into the shoes of Winona Ryder's iconic character, Lydia Deetz. The film, directed by Tim Burton, is set to premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival later this month. Ortega's return to the spooky genre marks a significant moment in her career, especially considering her initial hesitation to take on the role of Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series "Wednesday." In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Ortega revealed that she initially passed on the opportunity to portray Wednesday, citing her desire to focus on film rather than television. However, her admiration for Burton ultimately led her to reconsider. "I had done so much TV in my life... The only reason I went back is because Tim is such a legend," she explained. "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" also sees the return of Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse and Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz, alongside a cast of new characters portrayed by Danny DeVito, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, and Monica Bellucci.