Summary
WhenWednesdayseason 2premieres on Netflix sometime in 2025, fans will be reminded of how wellJenna Ortegaplays the bitter and funny Goth teenager. Although the hit show is a great introduction to the actress, she’s been in Hollywood since she was a kid. However, there’s no doubt that her work as Wednesday Addams is what she’s best known for, especially since she says so many memorable and quotable lines about not fitting in, getting even with people who have wronged her, and solvingthe mystery of the Hyde Monster.
Ortega’s long list of impressive parts includes cool drummer Skye Willow inthe 2022 Foo Fighters horror movieStudio 666and horror fan Tara Carpenter inScream (2022)andScream 6.Ortega also appeared in a crime thriller that was released in 2023and might have been overlooked by her large fanbase.
Jenna Ortega Starred In The 2023 Crime Thriller Movie Finestkind
Jenna Ortega starred in a few horror moviesandsome memorable TV showssuch asYouseason 4, but a crime thriller isn’t her usual genre. That’s what makes her turn asMabel in the 2023 crime thrillerFinestkindso compelling. Ortega’s character is a dealer who meets Charlie (Toby Wallace), who gets swept up in his brother Tom’s (Ben Foster) life. When Charlie goes out on the boat with scallop fisherman Tom and his crew members, chaos isn’t far behind. Mabel and Charlie’s dynamic shifts as the movie goes on, andOrtega is excellent as a mysterious character who may or may not be trustworthy.
Taylor Sheridan, the co-creator ofthe beloved TV dramaYellowstone, was a producer onFinestkind,and the other cast members include Tommy Lee Jones, Tim Daly, and Ismael Cruz Córdova.
Likethe upcoming crime thrillerNeighborhood Watchstarring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid,Finestkindis an intriguing movie thanks to the relationships between the main characters. While it has plenty of shocking, big moments, and a huge twist changes everything near the beginning of the film, it alsofocuses on quiet character moments. Mabel and Charlie are figuring out who they are and what they want, and Ortega does a great job as a harsh character who isn’t entirely likable. Ortega has made a career out of starring in dark stories, fromWednesdaytoX, andFinestkindis another showcase for her talent.
Although Ortega has talked about her other more high-profile roles more than Mabel inFinestkind, she toldForbesthat she enjoys and “appreciates” her acting career. She also talked about experiencing personal growth and applying that to her work. She said:
“You just always want to learn and always want to grow and always want to be better, and I find myself doing that every year.”
While it has beena long wait forWednesdayseason 2, Ortega’s fans are definitely excited to see her acting chops again. In the past few years, sinceWednesdayseason 1 premiered on Netflix in November 2022, Ortega has starred inScream 6,Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and the upcomingDeath of a Unicorn. She has explored many different kinds of characters beyond Wednesday Addams, but no matter what, she grabs everyone’s attention when she’s on screen.
Brian Helgeland, the director ofFinestkind, praised the star’s performance and work ethic. According toDeadline, Helgeland mentioned how professional child star Emily Browning is, and said of Ortega:
“Jenna is the same way. A lot of work goes into that. She does a lot of prep and thinking about it on her own. When she (Jenna) was up (on camera), I’d say ‘Get the Navy SEAL in here. We need our Navy SEAL.’ She arrives, two takes and you’re done.”
Where Can Fans Stream Finestkind?
Wednesdayand Jenna Ortega fans canstreamFinestkindon Paramount+ or rent it on AppleTV.Finestkindonly has a 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the reviews aren’t positive. However, it’s interesting to see Ortega stretch herself creatively and appear in a crime movie.
Ortega’s fans can also watch her other 2023 movies:the dramaMiller’s Girland the slasher sequelScream 6. AlthoughTara Carpenter isn’t the main character inScream 6and some would argue she should have been, it’s still fun seeing where Tara is after her first fight with Ghostface.
