Jenna Ortega, popular for her role in the Netflix original show Wednesday, has found herself in the crossfire of the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The strike is against the network and production studios, but some writers have decided to target Ortega for her controversial comments on the writing decisions of the show.
Ortega’s Insensitive Comments On The Armchair Expert Podcast
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During an interview on the Armchair Expert podcast earlier this year, Ortega spoke about her experience working on the show and admitted to making changes to the script without consulting the show’s writers. She also criticized certain plot developments and dialogues, claiming they did not make sense for her character. Her comments added fuel to the fire during the ongoing WGA strike.
Writers Troll Jenna Ortega
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Following her comments, some writers decided to troll Ortega on social media, mocking her claims of rewriting parts of the show to make it better. Some fans have backed the writers’ strike, recognizing their importance in making their favorite shows and movies. However, some users have criticized the writers for being misogynistic, though it remains unclear if this is the case.
While the ongoing WGA strike is a serious issue affecting Hollywood productions, some writers have found humor in trolling Jenna Ortega for her comments on the show. As the strike continues, it remains to be seen if Ortega will face any further backlash from writers or fans.