“I’d watch a series based around the previous generation”: Jenna Ortega is Perfect Casting for a Younger Version of One of the Most Hated Harry Potter Characters

From being fan-cast as young Bellatrix Lestrange, followed by her recent attention-grabbing kiss, Jenna Ortega is redefining Hollywood's future.

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  • After her standout role in Wednesday, Jenna Ortega got fan cast as the younger version of Bellatrix Lestrange.
  • In case Warner Bros plans on creating films on these iconic Harry Potter characters, fans would love Ortega to play Bellatrix.
  • Ortega recently garnered significant media attention for kissing Sabrina Carpenter in a music video for Taste.
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Ever since her appearance in You and Wednesday, Jenna Ortega has been making waves in the entertainment industry. Captivating audiences with her striking performances and undeniable charisma, the actress is gradually solidifying her position as one of the most talked-about young actresses of the moment.

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Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Netflix's Wednesday
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday | image: MGM Television

Amid such a crucial moment in her career, Jenna Ortega shockingly appeared under fans’ radar for the role of Bellatrix Lestrange. Considering her portrayal of the gothic heroine in Tim Burton’s Wednesday that has people buzzing, fans are now fervently rallying for Ortega to step into the younger version of the character portrayed by Burton’s ex-wife Helena Bonham Carter in the Harry Potter films. 

Fans Envision Jenna Ortega as the Young Version of a Sinister Harry Potter Character

Venturing from Disney series to the world of mainstream television with Penn Badgley’s You, Jenna Ortega quickly propelled to the spotlight with her standout role as Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton’s gothic series Wednesday. In between her compelling performances on television, Ortega also appeared in films like Scream, The Fallout, and even Insidious 2. 

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Thereafter, her distinctive screen presence specifically in the horror and thriller genre not only garnered her widespread acclaim but also made her one of the most talked-about young actresses in Hollywood. Jenna Ortega‘s blend of talent and charisma has since led to numerous high-profile opportunities and a growing fanbase. A part of that scream queen fame led her towards the Harry Potter franchise. 

Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter
Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films | Image: Warner Bros.

Following her captivating performance in the dark, magical, and gothic genre, Potterheads gather on Reddit to cast their vote for Jenna Ortega to play one particularly sinister character from the Harry Potter franchise. Despite her baby face, Ortega’s acting range made her the top choice for the younger version of the notorious antagonist Bellatrix Lestrange

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After Helena Bonham Carter’s unforgettable portrayal, although Bellatrix seems like a challenge for Jenna Ortega, fans believe the actress’ intense and nuanced acting style will do justice to the role of the dark witch. Moreover, if someday Warner Bros. plans on making a prequel exploring Bellatrix’s early years, Potterheads everywhere have stated their desire to see Ortega in the lead role. 

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Jenna Ortega Left Us Spellbound with Her Latest Kiss with Sabrina Carpenter  

While Jenna Ortega has generated quite the buzz on the internet with her newfound acclaim and for being the top choice to bring the younger version of Bellatrix Lestrange to life, her recent endeavors didn’t stop at fan-casting. The actress’ latest headline-making moment came from a recent attention-grabbing kiss with Sabrina Carpenter

According to reports from PEOPLE magazine, Jenna Ortega engaged in a steamy kiss with the musician Sabrina Carpenter, in the latter’s new single Taste from her new album Short n’ Sweet. Setting the internet ablaze, and garnering significant media attention for their kiss, the duo were also spotted murdering each other repeatedly, in a pink bed full of lethal instruments. 

Jenna Ortega and Sabrina Carpenter’s kiss from Taste music video | image: YouTube

While the visuals of the video kept constantly changing from bedroom setup to hospital and shower, Jenna Ortega and Sabrina Carpenter kept one thing constant – their penchant for killing each other with shotgun and knife and every possible murder instrument. Amid stunning scenes, the video also included a series of campy horror references akin to Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep in 1992’s Death Becomes Her. 

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Written by Krittika Mukherjee

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Krittika is a News Writer at FandomWire with 2 years of prior experience in lifestyle and web content writing. With her previous works available on HubPages and Medium, she has woven over 1700 stories with us, about fan-favorite actors, movies, and shows. Post-graduate in Journalism and Honors-graduate in English Literature, when this art enthusiast isn't crafting your next favorite article, she finds her escapism in coffee, fiction, and the Wizarding World.