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Jenna Ortega is taking a major step in her career: 'I’m just putting the puzzle pieces together'


Jenna is set to travel to London this summer to start filming a new project with Glen Powell


Jenna Ortega © Phillip Faraone/VF25
Daniel NeiraSenior Writer
APRIL 30, 2025 2:28 PM EDTAPR 30, 2025, 2:28 PM EDT

Jenna Ortega is preparing to take the next step in her successful career in the film industry. The young Hollywood star, who is part of some of the most fan-favorite franchises and has multiple projects on the line, including her upcoming film 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' with The Weeknd, is ready to take a different direction in the entertainment business.

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During an interview with V Magazine, the 'Wednesday' star revealed that she wants to make her debut as a director with a script she has been working on for almost 10 years. Jenna explained that she is ready to bring the project to life, but instead of starring in it, she wants to direct.

Jenna Ortega attends the UK Premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" © Dave Benett
Jenna Ortega attends the UK Premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"

“I have a script that I’ve known that I was going to make for almost 10 years. It’s weird because it’s something that I thought of when I was younger and when I first started out in this field, and it’s only now that I’m actually starting to take the steps to get it made, which is really interesting,” she shared with the publication.

Jenna Ortega in NYC© NBC
Jenna Ortega in NYC

“I’m just putting the puzzle pieces together in my head. So I think I needed a few years of that under my belt to understand the order of doing things," Jenna added.

Jenna Ortega attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party © Karwai Tang
Jenna Ortega attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

She continued, “This one in particular, I see myself in it, but I really want to direct. That’s probably the main thing that I want to do. I see that for myself. I just feel that’s the way my brain wants to work and think, and that’s how I even view my acting sometimes.”

Jenna Ortega at the 81 Venice International Film Festival© Mondadori Portfolio
Jenna Ortega at the 81 Venice International Film Festival

She recently took on the role of executive producer for the A24 horror-comedy 'Death of a Unicorn,' where she also starred. She is also preparing for the release of the new season of Netflix's 'Wednesday,' and is set to travel to London this summer to start filming a new project with none other than Glen Powell in an upcoming fantasy film.

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