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'Single White Female's Jenna Ortega Casting Gets Backlash Online


Published on 2025-03-16 01:44:23 - MovieWeb
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  • The news that '90s thriller Single White Female is being remade with Wednesday star Jenna Ortega and Bones and All's Taylor Russell in talks to lead. With a Latinx actress and an actress of Jamaican descent in line to headline the feature,

The casting of Jenna Ortega in the upcoming reboot of "Single White Female" has sparked significant backlash online. Fans and critics have expressed their disappointment on social media platforms, arguing that Ortega, known for her roles in "Wednesday" and "Scream," does not fit the character of a manipulative and obsessive roommate as originally portrayed in the 1992 film. Many are questioning the decision to cast her in this role, citing concerns over typecasting and the potential alteration of the film's dark psychological thriller essence. The debate has highlighted issues of casting choices in Hollywood, with some fans advocating for a different actress who might better embody the complexity of the character.

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