An announcement of a new major film may indicate thatJenna Ortegacan get her dream role fulfilled.Ortega’s careerhas seen a meteoric rise in recent years. Though she has been acting for a while, beginning her career on Disney Channel and more, the 2022 Netflix seriesWednesdayreally boosted the actor’s career, making her a more household name. In addition, the actor has also fashioned herself a horror scream queen, contributing her talents to projects likeXand theScreamreboot.

AsWednesdayseason 2 continues developing, Ortega continues to be a strong working actor. This year, she starred in the Tim Burton sequel filmBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, which has become immensely successful at the box office. As more and more of the actor’s films and TV shows become popular, the rising star will have more and more of her pick at high-caliber projects. With one major movie announcement recently, it seems that Ortega could be a part of one particular project that would be ideal for her.

Joan of Arc in the The Passion of Joan of Arc

Joan Of Arc Is Jenna Ortega’s Dream Role - And Baz Luhrmann Is Making A Joan Of Arc Movie

Jenna Ortega’s Dream Could Come True

In an interview withLetterboxd, Ortega revealed thather dream role is playing Joan of Arc. The real life Joan of Arc was a lower-class girl who, supposedly under divine guidance, led the French army to victory in 1429. The heroic figure has been portrayed in the media countless times, including in the silent filmThe Passion of Joan of Arcin 1928, and Bruno Dumont’s moviesJeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arcand 2019’sJoan of Arc.

Upcoming Jenna Ortega Movies & TV Shows

Following the release of Beetlejuice 2, Jenna Ortega has a handful of other movies upcoming, as well as the return of her hit Netflix show.

In a potentially great turn of events for Ortega, it was recently announced thatElvisdirector Baz Luhrmann would bedeveloping a Joan of Arc biopic titledJehanne d’Arc. The film was announced earlier this week, and will be produced by Warner Bros. Along with the announcement, it was stated thatJehanne d’Arcwould be looking for its lead. With the part still open, it is possible that Ortega could get her dream role wish with this newly announced film.

Jenna Ortega as Astrid in Beetlejuice 2 and as Wednesday with film reel in background

Jenna Ortega was nominated for an Emmy for her role inWednesdayseason 1.

Why Jenna Ortega Would Be Great For Baz Luhrmann’s Joan Of Arc Movie

Jenna Ortega’s Past Experience Makes Her A Good Candidate

TheJehanne d’Arccasting has called for a young female lead to play “The ultimate teenage girl coming of age story, set in the Hundred Years’ War.” Still playing a high schooler forWednesdayseason 2, the 21-year-old actor could still fit the demands for the part. Furthermore,Ortega has been able to show her intensity in projects likeWednesdayand a propensity for coming-of-age drama inThe Fallout, both of which would be critical to makingOrtegaa fantastic Joan of Arc.