Jenna Ortega Says She Will Probably Step Away From TV After Wednesday
Jenna Ortega says she will probably be off television for a while after Wednesday. She made the remark in an interview with Happy Sad Confused, and The Hollywood Reporter published it on 22 October 2026.
"I think after Wednesday, I'll probably be off the TV for a while," Ortega said.
Ortega has been working on screen since childhood. She spent many years on TV, moving from one show to the next. She headlined the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle, which debuted in 2016, before she took on the title role in Wednesday, according to Variety.
Wednesday is a Netflix series. The streamer released a first look at Ortega in the show's third season on 30 September 2026, Variety reported. Filming on that season has recently wrapped, meaning the shooting is complete and the cast and crew have finished their work on it.
Ortega's comments do not mean the show is over. No announcement has been made that Wednesday is ending with its third season. No announcement has been made that Ortega is leaving the series either.
Ortega was also asked whether she would commit to another franchise, meaning a run of connected films or series with a shared world. She said she has not had many franchise conversations. She added that she wants to leave time for new things after Wednesday.
Taking a break is a common step for performers who have worked steadily from a young age. Ortega's answers describe a plan to pause TV work and make room for projects she has not yet picked. Beyond that, she has not set out a timetable in these remarks.
For fans, the news for now is simple. Wednesday is still a Netflix series with a finished third season in the works, and no end has been announced. Ortega's own words point to a pause, not a goodbye.
