Summary
Jenna Ortega is one of the most sought-after actors of her generation. However, she has no plans to appear in theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)because she has already appeared in one of its popular movies.
Ortega started her acting career when she was only 9 years old. Her acting debut came in the 2012 sitcomRob. Many might have missed it, but her film debut came shortly after inIron Man 3. Yes, she appeared in the third installment of Robert Downey Jr.’s soloIron Mantrilogy in 2013, but her appearance was so brief that many have overlooked it or forgotten it. In a recent interview, she was asked about potentially joining the MCU, but the young actress was seemingly not interested because she had already done it and has “moved on.”
Ortega sat down for anEntertainment Tonightinterview with Paul Rudd to promote their new movieDeath of a Unicorn. The interviewer mentioned they hoped for a world in the MCU with Ortega in it. “I did it once,” Ortega replied. TheWednesdaystarthen explained the scene when she appeared in the movie. It was still crystal clear to her, and she seemed unhappy with how things turned out because her dialogue was cut in the final scene. Ortega said:
It was one of the first jobs I ever did. They took all my lines out. I’m in Iron Man 3 for a quick second. I take up the frame, I have one leg, and I’m the Vice President’s daughter.
Rudd, who played the titular lead inAnt-Man, has apparently tried to convince Ortega to return to theMCU. “But Marvel is very good at, like kind of laying those bread crumbs. And so, it might very well be that you come back, they’re gonna create something for you. ‘Cause they should be so lucky to have Jenna Ortega in their franchise.” However, Ortega appeared to have made up her mind about the MCU, telling Rudd and the interviewer, “They even took my name away. I’m really… but I just count that, and then I move on.”
The report received tons of reactions, with many expressing interest in seeing Ortega in the MCU. Many of them were also surprised that she had already made her MCU debut because her scene inIron Man 3was so brief and negligible. Ortega’s character was only featured to show the VP’s allegiance with the antagonists, presumably for her treatment. The villains in the film support Extremis, a revolutionary medication that can help patients grow limbs… hence Ortega’s involvement.
The desire to see Ortega in the MCU is not surprising at all. She’s a versatile actress and could play any role, including a superhero lead. However, based on her response, theScreamstar is no longer interested in joining Rudd and the other Marvel stars. This is understandable due to her previous experience with Marvel Studios. Ortega doesn’t need any exposure, especially from the MCU, because she’s pretty much a household name already. The young star has been part of hit movies, TV shows, and franchises like Netflix’sYou,Wednesday, Scream, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,and more. If anything, Marvel needs her more than she needs them.
TheIron Manfilms and the rest of theMarvel Cinematic Universeare available on Disney Plus.
