Jenna Ortega’s break from television on Wednesday: her career following the Netflix hit

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Following the conclusion of the third series of "Wednesday", Jenna Ortega is taking an extended break from television. The 24-year-old would like to focus more on film projects in future.

Key points at a glance

• Jenna Ortega (24) is taking a break from TV following "Wednesday" season 3
• Filming for the third series has finished; it is due to premiere in 2027
• Next film: “Klara and the Sun”, from 29 October 2026
• Other film projects: “The Gallerist”, “The Great Beyond”, “Single White Female” remake
• Officially confirmed: there will be no fourth series after Series 3

A break from TV following her big breakthrough

Jenna Ortega explained in an interview with the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she is likely to take a break from television for a while after filming the third series of “Wednesday”. The reason for this is not necessarily a formal retirement, but a deliberate break.

“I think after ‘Wednesday’ I’ll probably step back from television for a while,” the actress said, according to Source 1.

The 24-year-old explained that she had been in front of the camera non-stop since she was a child, moving from one series to the next. “I’ve been doing this for many years now. As a child, I moved from one series to the next, from one project to another. Now I want to take time to explore new things,” she said in her statement.

What does this mean for “Wednesday” on Netflix?

So far, there has been no official confirmation that the mystery series will end after the upcoming third series, nor has it been announced that Jenna Ortega is leaving the production early.

Filming for the third series has now been completed. However, an exact release date has yet to be announced – the new episodes are expected to be released between mid- and late 2027.

It is currently unknown whether Netflix is planning further episodes beyond Series 3. However, speculation about a possible continuation is already rife.

New direction in film

Ahead of her planned break from television, Jenna Ortega is focusing primarily on cinema projects. In *Klara and the Sun*, she plays an artificial companion alongside Amy Adams.

The film is set to hit cinemas on 29 October 2026. Other announced films include *The Gallerist*, *The Great Beyond* and a planned remake of *Single White Female*.

Jenna Ortega’s path to acting

Ortega began taking on acting roles as a child. She became known for her roles in “Jane the Virgin” and the Disney Channel sitcom “The Middle”, amongst others.

Her definitive international breakthrough came in 2022 with the first series of the Netflix hit “Wednesday”, in which she plays the title character, Wednesday Addams.

Background: Criticism on set

As early as August, comments made by Ortega had sparked discussion about the future of the series. Speaking to Esquire, she said that the series was heading towards a climax and that, for her personally, a new chapter in her life and career was beginning.

In a separate context, she was criticised by Hollywood producer Steven DeKnight, who described her behaviour on set as “more than toxic”. Ortega had explained that she sometimes had to change entire lines in the script because they didn’t suit the character.

Frequently asked questions

Has Jenna Ortega really left “Wednesday”?

No, there’s no official confirmation of her leaving for good. The actress has simply announced that she’d like to take a break from television after filming Season 3.

When is “Wednesday” Season 3 coming to Netflix?

Filming has been completed, but an exact release date has yet to be announced. The new episodes are expected to be released between mid- and late 2027.

What films does Jenna Ortega have coming up next?

Her next film is “Klara and the Sun”, which is due to hit cinemas on 29 October 2026. Other projects include “The Gallerist”, “The Great Beyond” and a remake of “Single White Female”.

Sources: Promiflash.de · Yahoo News · Klatsch-Tratsch.de. As at 24 October 2026.