Jenna Ortega Didn’t Want Christina Ricci’s ‘Wednesday’ Advice: She Explained Why

With the premiere of “Merlina” (as it’s called in Spanish) on Netflix, much has been said about the differences between the version of the teenager played by Jenna Ortega and the one Christina Ricci did in the movies.

Let’s remember that in the 90s, also the protagonist of the tape “10 things to do before we break up” entered the role of Merlina.

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‘Wednesday’: Jenna Ortega didn’t ask Christina Ricci for advice on playing Merlina in the Netflix series

Jenna Ortega is the Latina actress who brings Merlina to life in the Netflix series directed by Tim Burton and in an interview with MTV News on November 25, 2022, she said if Christina Ricci guided her to embody the role of the young woman.

Similarly, the 20-year-old artist commented that she did not want Ricci’s advice and explained the reasons why she made this decision.

On the other hand, Jenna Ortega commented on what it was like to step into the role of Merlina in the Netflix production and what challenges she faced during filming.

‘Wednesday’: Christina Ricci talked about the new version of Merlina

Although Christina Ricci did not return as Merlina, she joined the cast of the Netflix series in the role of Marilyn Thornhill, one of the teachers at the institute where the young woman from the Addams family attends. In a conversation with Variety on June 11, 2022, the celebrity gave her opinion on Burton’s production.

Tell us in the comments, how did you think of the Netflix series ‘Wednesday’? What was your favorite part of Jenna Ortega’s performance?