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Jenna Ortega Gains More Creative Control, Promises Darker 'Wednesday' Season 2

  • Jenna Ortega defended putting her foot down over creative decisions on "Wednesday" after facing criticism in her early career for speaking up.
  • Ortega will serve as a producer on season two of "Wednesday" and have more say in the show's direction.
  • Season two of "Wednesday" will focus on horror rather than romance and ditch any love interests for the title character.
  • Ortega discussed the pressures of social media and her desire to remain authentic despite the difficulties of being in the public eye.
  • Ortega worked closely with Tim Burton, who embraced her input, on season one of "Wednesday."
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