Jenna Ortega impressed everyone with her portrayal of a no-nonsense outcast in the Addams Family spinoff Wednesdays. Recently released netflix series, Jenna played the role of Wednesday Addams, and as part of her preparation process, she had to learn how to play the cello, but not many people know that she also took on the role of choreographer to execute one of the series. has played memorable moments.
For those who have seen the series, in episode four, titled What a Night, the students of Nevermore Academy, an outcast school, attend a rave’n dance. Wednesday reluctantly takes part with Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan). As The Cramps’ Goo Goo Muck plays, Wednesday takes to the dance floor and busts out his funniest moves.
Now, in a recent behind-the-scenes video, Ortega and her fellow actors watch the scene, and she explains, “I actually felt really, really insecure about it. I choreographed it myself and I feel It is very clear that I am not a dancer or a choreographer.
Check out the video here:
In a recent interview with Vulture, Ortega revealed more details about the sequel. Not only was it her first time choreographing, but Ortega also had the moves put together days before director Tim Burton shot the sequence.
In a tweet, Jenna revealed that her dance moves were inspired by many people, including, “Siouxsie Sioux, Bob Fosse, Rich Mans Frog, Lisa Loring, Layne Lovich, Dennis Lavant, and dancing in clubs in the ’80s.” Archival footage of Wale Goths. Helped me with this.”
“You did a move there that was an homage to John Astin’s Gomez,” wrote one eagle-eyed fan, pointing out an homage to the 1960s Addams Family TV series. Let’s see. Well done.”
Thanks to archival footage of Siouxsie Sioux, Bob Fosse’s Rich Man’s Frug, Lisa Loring, Lene Lovich, Denis Lavant, and more goths dancing in clubs in the ’80s. Helped me with this. https://t.co/zlxlv1JUW4— Jenna Ortega (@JennaOrtega) November 25, 2022
The Loring Tribute was also taken for side-by-side comparison. Loring portrayed Wednesday in the original series.
You threw a trick in there that was John Astin’s homage to Gomez. Do not think that we do not see you. Brilliant. pic.twitter.com/wXhw8A5M20– All Fall Down November 26, 2022
Watch the dance video below:
The supernatural comedy horror television series Wednesday, based on the character Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family. Produced by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, it stars Jenna Ortega as the title character, with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordóñez and more appearing in supporting roles. The series is currently streaming on Netflix.
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