Jenna Ortega plans to star in and direct her own film

Jenna Ortega is taking a bold step into new territory as she plans to direct and star in her own original film.

In a recent interview with The Weeknd for V Magazine, Ortega revealed that she’s been working on the script for nearly a decade and is now ready to bring it to life.

The Wednesday star explained that the project has been something she's wanted to pursue for years.

"It’s weird because it’s something that I thought of when I was younger," Ortega shared, "and it’s only now that I’m actually starting to take the steps to get it made."

Ortega’s experience producing multiple projects has prepared her for this new challenge.

She credits her work on Death of a Unicorn, Hurry Up Tomorrow, and Wednesday Season 2 with teaching her invaluable lessons about the filmmaking process.

"I think learning how to produce and being a part of projects in that way has informed me so much," Ortega said. "There’s so much that goes on behind the scenes that I wasn’t aware of."

Despite her acting talent, Ortega emphasized that her real passion lies in directing.

"That’s probably the main thing that I want to do," she said. "It’s just how my brain wants to work and think, even when I’m acting."

This reveals her deep enthusiasm for the craft and suggests that directing may be her future focus as she evolves in the entertainment industry.