Jenna Ortega said on the Oct. 22 episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast that she plans to step away from television after Wednesday ends. After three seasons as Netflix's unforgettable Addams Family icon, Ortega said she wants room for new creative opportunities. The Scream and Jane the Virgin actor explained that she spent much of her childhood moving from one television project to the next. Ortega also said she has not had many franchise discussions, adding that she trusts the right project will eventually find her. What Is Jenna Ortega Doing Next? Wednesday made Ortega a household name after its 2022 debut, but the attention still feels surreal to her. Ortega described recognition as a sudden explosion and said she remains somewhat confused by the level of public fascination, even as viewers wait for news about season four. Ortega is showing a different side of her talent in Klara and the Sun, where she plays an artificial intelligence companion opposite Amy Adams . Adams said her 16 year old daughter, Aviana Le Gallo , was already a major Ortega fan, and the two connected during a visit at director Taika Waititi 's home; Ortega called Aviana confident, cool, and one of the most impressive people she has met. Ortega may be taking a television timeout, but her style era is fully booked. Recent standout looks include an all white Christian Cowan outfit at the 2026 Actor Awards, a dark Ann Demeulemeester look at the Wednesday season two screening, a gothic Dilara Findikoglu gown at the 2026 Golden Globes, Amiri at the 2025 InStyle Imagemaker Awards, and jewel covered Givenchy at the 2025 Emmy Awards.