Jenna Ortega Says She Was 'Unprofessional' & Changed Lines While On ‘Wednesday’ Set

Jenna Ortega revealed that she removed some senseless lines from the script of ‘Wednesday.’

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She pointed out that Wednesday's involvement in a love triangle ‘made no sense.’

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Writers often asked ‘Wait, what happened to the scene?’ after she was done.

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The actress added that she became protective of her character and wanted her to have emotions.

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She had also opted to handle the viral dance scene without the help of a professional.

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fans anticipated her return to the Netflix series ‘You.’

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She played the role of Ellie, who formed a relationship with Joe Goldberg.

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Their close bond was referenced in the show’s third season.

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She shared that she wanted Ellie to ‘come back and take control of her life.’

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