Jenna Ortega Revealed Filmmakers Lacked Faith in Her Due to Less Social Media Followers

Embarking on her showbiz journey at just 10 years old, Jenna Ortega has contributed to notable projects such as ‘Iron Man 3’, ‘Jane The Virgin’, ‘Scream’, and ‘You’. Surprisingly, despite her successes, filmmakers initially hesitated to place their trust in her due to her limited social media following. 

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Premiering on Netflix, ‘Wednesday’ is a supernatural coming-of-age comedy series. In just three weeks, it soared to become the second most-watched English language series on the streaming platform, with Jenna Ortega taking on the lead role of Wednesday Addams.

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Numerous actresses have spoken out about the impact of social media on their careers. In the current landscape, filmmakers take an actor's followers into account when casting for projects. Even after the success of Wednesday, Jenna Ortega faced audition challenges as creators questioned her level of fame.

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Speaking to Variety, Jenna Ortega shared, "Even after filming Wednesday, during auditions, feedback would reach my team: 'We appreciate her, but there's uncertainty about her name recognition.' Social media, especially for people our age, fuels a constant comparison game."

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