Overview

• Ortega steps into an executive producer role for 'Wednesday' Season 2, which arrives on Netflix on August 6, giving her greater creative authority
• In a Hollywood Reporter interview, the 22-year-old actress said she often feels “incredibly misunderstood” by public assumptions that have distorted her identity
• She revealed that she is “always scared” when approached by grown-men fans and has endured “horrific” verbal abuse in public
• Ortega added that when she wants to remain low-key, she can walk for hours without being recognized
• She praised director Tim Burton’s polite, trust-building style for boosting her confidence and encouraging creative risk-taking on set