Jenna Ortega Movies and TV Shows May Never Include a $7.8B Franchise Because She Demands More Original Female-Led Action Movies

Entertainment has traditionally been a male-led industry, but now things are changing. Names like Jenna Ortega and Zendaya are emerging as new norms, capable of drawing large audiences, marking a significant shift from what we saw 10-20 years ago.
Jenna Ortega in and as Wednesday (Credit- Netflix)
We’ve seen films like Barbie and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever grossing or nearing the $1B mark with ease. Meanwhile, Ott platforms are investing in series centered on female-led storytelling. Wednesday and The Queen’s Gambit have been embraced by fans and showcase the talent of the industry’s leading women. But how sustainable is this shift?
What’s the major problem that women are having in the industry? Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes (Credit- Netflix)
Equality in the entertainment industry might not be achieved anytime soon. When it comes to the quality of acting, Meryl Streep doesn’t have a lesser legacy than Tom Hanks,...
Jenna Ortega in and as Wednesday (Credit- Netflix)
We’ve seen films like Barbie and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever grossing or nearing the $1B mark with ease. Meanwhile, Ott platforms are investing in series centered on female-led storytelling. Wednesday and The Queen’s Gambit have been embraced by fans and showcase the talent of the industry’s leading women. But how sustainable is this shift?
What’s the major problem that women are having in the industry? Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes (Credit- Netflix)
Equality in the entertainment industry might not be achieved anytime soon. When it comes to the quality of acting, Meryl Streep doesn’t have a lesser legacy than Tom Hanks,...
- 9/11/2024
- by Rahul Bandyopadhyay
- FandomWire
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