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Movies by Jenna Ortega in 2024 : A busy year on screens big and small
Hollywood’s rising star, Jenna Ortega, continues to shine in 2024 with box-office-shaking roles that promise to propel her even further into the firmament of must-see actors.
Here’s an overview of the movies you can expect to see Jenna Ortega in this year.
Summary
« Miller's Girl »
A movie that already made news when it was released in early 2024, « Miller’s Girl » featured Jenna Ortega, sharing the bill with Martin Freeman.
The story follows 18-year-old Cairo Sweet, isolated in the opulence of her family’s Tennessee mansion. Her parents, renowned lawyers, are away on business, leaving Cairo to face her final teenage years within the walls of her high school. It’s here that she meets Jonathan Miller, a creative writing teacher and forgotten writer whose pen hasn’t danced on paper since his marriage and dedication to teaching. Cairo, with her quick wit and vast literary knowledge, rekindles Miller’s flame of inspiration, thanks to her fascination with his little-known work, « Apostrophes and Ampersands”.
An unexpected connection develops between student and teacher, weaving the threads of a story as complex as it is spellbinding. Miller’s Girl explores the power dynamics, secret aspirations and repercussions of an ambiguous relationship. While the story would benefit from further enrichment, Ortega’s performance remains the film’s strong point, bringing a captivating screen presence despite the script’s weaknesses and an ending open to interpretation.
« Winter Spring Summer or Fall »
One of its most eagerly awaited projects in 2024 is « Winter Spring Summer or Fall », written by Dan Schoffer and directed by Tiffany Paulsen.
Get ready for a romantic adventure that will take you through an entire year in just a few hours! Meet Remi, played by the sensational Jenna Ortega, a young prodigy on her way to Harvard, and Barnes, played by Percy Hynes White, her Wednesday co-star, a cool boy who crosses her path.
Their chance meeting during their senior year of high school sets in motion a sweet, touching story that defies time and the seasons. The movie will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival 2024, to be held in New York from June 5 to June 16, 2024.
« Beetlejuice Beetlejuice »
Directed by gothic cinema icon Tim Burton, the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice, simply entitled « Beetlejuice Beetlejuice », is scheduled for release in September 2024.
Jenna Ortega, after shining in the Wednesday series, returns to Burton to play Astrid Deetz, Lydia’s daughter. This new character promises to inject a breath of fresh air into the wacky world of Beetlejuice.
Although the full synopsis remains shrouded in mystery, clues suggest that the Deetz family will once again find themselves in Winter River. Lydia, haunted by past events, discovers that her daughter Astrid has inadvertently opened a portal to the Afterlife.
« Beetlejuice Beetlejuice » will see the return of several members of the original cast. Fans will be delighted to welcome back Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, familiar faces from the cult 80’s movie.
« Death of a Unicorn »
« Death of a Unicorn », a mix of thriller and comedy produced by studio A24 and scheduled for release sometime in 2024, will star Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega.
We’ll find them in roles that defy the imagination, playing Elliot and his daughter Ridley. Alex Scharfman’s direction promises to capture the essence of this dark comedy, shot in the picturesque Hungarian countryside.
Their journey begins with an unexpected accident with a unicorn, triggering a series of events as hilarious as they are terrifying. With a script that interweaves fantasy and social satire, the movie explores the unexpected consequences of Elliot and Ridley’s scientific discovery, highlighting the dangers of greed and overweening ambition.
The evocative title « Death of a Unicorn” and the presence of talents such as Rudd and Ortega herald a film that will leave a lasting impression.
« Untitled Trey Edward Shults Movie »
With Jenna Ortega not only in front of the camera but also as executive producer, the « Untitled Trey Edward Shults Movie » is already attracting attention and raising expectations.
Directed by Trey Edward Shults, known for his unique approach to suspense and horror, this horrific thriller keeps its cards close to its chest, revealing little about its plot.
The stellar cast, including The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan, promises memorable performances that will undoubtedly contribute to the film’s enigmatic atmosphere.
As the film enters its post-production phase, excitement is building. It’s already generating a lot of interest for its undisclosed plot and impressive cast.
« Klara and the Sun »
Although « Klara and the Sun », based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel of the same name, is scheduled for release next year, promotion is looking ahead to 2024.
Starring Jenna Ortega as Klara, this feature-length film promises to light up our screens with a touching and deeply human story.
Directed by Taika Waititi and scripted by Dahvi Waller, Klara and the Sun is a dystopian sci-fi work that explores the nuances of love and loneliness.
Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams bring to life a world where artificial intelligence meets raw emotion.
At the heart of this story is Klara, an artificial intelligence designed to be more than just a machine: a companion, a friend. Acquired by a mother for her daughter Josie, a bright teenager overshadowed by an unknown illness, Klara becomes much more than a technological gadget. She becomes the beating heart of their home.
Klara and the Sun is not just the story of a quest to save a life; it’s an ode to the power of human love, a force capable of transcending the boundaries between man and machine.
Whether in independent productions or blockbusters, Jenna Ortega continues to diversify her portfolio with roles that defy genres and expectations.
What’s the movie you’re most looking forward to ?