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Jenna Ortega May Take a Break From TV After Wednesday
Jenna Ortega is considering taking a break from television after Wednesday ends, following years of moving between acting projects. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actress said she wants to make room for new experiences after spending much of her childhood working on television.
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Ortega appeared in shows including Jane the Virgin and You before landing the lead role in Netflix’s “Wednesday.” Her portrayal of Wednesday Addams brought her wider recognition and made the series one of the most prominent projects of her career.
On the podcast, Ortega said she would probably be “off the TV for a while” after Wednesday. She explained that she had spent years moving from one show to another as a child and now wants to leave room for other opportunities. “What I’m meant to do will come and find me,” she added.
The comments suggest that Ortega is considering a change in her working schedule, rather than announcing an end to her acting career. She has not named any specific plans for the period after “Wednesday,” leaving open the possibility of exploring different projects or taking time away from television.
For now, her role as Wednesday Addams remains an ongoing part of her career. Netflix confirmed on September 30 that filming for the third season had wrapped, although the streaming service has yet to announce a premiere date. The new season is expected in 2027.
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Ortega’s next career move remains undecided, but her remarks offer a glimpse of how she is thinking about life beyond a long-running television commitment. After years of moving between sets, she appears keen to give herself more freedom over what she takes on next.