Jenna Ortega is reportedly negotiating to join Glen Powell in a new J.J. Abrams film, set to be developed at Warner Bros. While details about the project are limited, it’s known that Abrams wrote the screenplay and will produce it through his company, Bad Robot, which holds an overall deal with the studio.
Ortega and Powell have recently been highlighted by The Hollywood Reporter as part of the “New A-List,” reflecting their rising status as major box office draws. This recognition comes from studio executives and producers who view them as key figures capable of attracting younger audiences to theaters.
Currently, Powell stars in Twisters, a film that has already grossed over $270 million worldwide. He is also set to feature in Edgar Wright’s forthcoming remake of The Running Man.
Ortega, represented by CAA and Jackoway Austen, is preparing for her role in the Beetlejuice sequel from Warner Bros. She is also gearing up for the second season of Wednesday, Tim Burton’s Netflix series that has achieved the milestone of being the most-watched English-language show on the streaming platform.