Fred Armisen said Jenna Ortega changed his acting! New chemistry will be seen in Wednesday Season 2.
Magical chemistry on the set of Wednesday
Fred Armisen shared an interesting story at the Wednesday season 2 premiere in London.
The veteran actor, who plays Uncle Fester, talked about how Jenna Ortega inspired him to become a better actor.
“She doesn’t just act…”
“Jenna doesn’t just say her lines,” Armisen said. “She’s always asking – ‘Why is this moment important?’
That makes me pay attention and be more aware of every scene.”
Armisen praised Ortega’s deep understanding of character logic and script continuity, saying that working with her took his craft to new heights.
Memorable scene in the rain
The most memorable moment for Armisen was a rainy asylum scene. “I felt like a kid again,” he said, smiling.
“It was like my TV dream came true. I was standing there, soaking wet and thinking – ‘Wow, I’m really doing this!’
Everyone is praising Jenna
Not just Armisen, Steve Buscemi, who played Principal Dort in Season 2, also described Ortega as “the best” and a “great scene partner.”
Christina Ricci, who played the original Wednesday Addams, has already described Ortega’s performance as “a great modern take.”
When to watch the new season?
Season 2 of Wednesday will be released on Netflix in two parts:
- Part One: August 6
- Part Two: September 3
The influence of young talent
It’s clear that Ortega’s influence isn’t just limited to her performance – she’s shaping the tone and discipline of the entire cast.
Young actors like Jenna are redefining industry norms not just with their acting, but also with their professionalism.
Summary:
Fred Armisen reveals Jenna Ortega made him a better actor. Wednesday season 2 will hit Netflix in August-September and the entire cast is impressed with Jenna’s professionalism!