Star Wars, one of the hottest IPs currently in need of fresh blood, and Jenna Ortega, one of the hottest teen stars in Hollywood – it’s only a matter of time before fans are clamoring for Jenna Ortega to join the Star Wars universe.
Just like every young rising star in Hollywood, the Wednesday breakout star is rumored to be stepping into a galaxy far, far away, and while no studio confirmation has landed, the chatter is already loud enough to shake a few TIE Fighters. Between set sightings, J.J. Abrams’ mysterious new project, and fan edits giving her a lightsaber makeover, speculation is turning into full-blown fandom canon. But what’s real, what’s rumor, and what’s just fans having way too much fun on Photoshop? Let’s break it down.
The Rumors
Since blowing up with Wednesday in 2022, Ortega has become the busiest actress in Hollywood, quickly lining up film projects such as Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with Tim Burton, Scream VI, Hurry Up Tomorrow with The Weeknd, and indie thriller Miller’s Girl. With her in demand status, of course, conversations turn to when she’s roped in by the biggest franchises in Hollywood, including Marvel and yes, Star Wars.
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As usual, the internet was the first place where chatters began. Screen Rant fanned the flames by highlighting the explosion of fan art imagining Ortega as a Jedi. One particularly viral illustration showed her in full robes, lightsaber blazing, channeling that deadpan intensity she perfected on Wednesday. And once that image entered the feed, the conversation shifted from “is she in Star Wars?” to “what role is she playing?”
Jenna Ortega Star Wars
Late last year, it was reported that Ortega and Top Gun: Maverick’s Glen Powell had joined the cast of J.J. Abrams’ upcoming Warner Bros. project. Described as a “post-Star Wars comeback” for Abrams, the film has been shrouded in his trademark “mystery box” secrecy. Naturally, because Abrams’ name and Star Wars remain eternally fused in pop culture (he directed Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens and Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker), the internet quickly clamored to the idea that Ortega is now one degree of separation away from the Lucasfilm epic.
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The mysterious film was later revealed to be Ghostwriter, a fantasy film also starring Emma Mackey and another Star Wars alum, Samuel L. Jackson a.k.a. Mace Windu in George Lucas’ prequel trilogy. Early this year, Ortega and Powell were spotted filming in Glasgow, with the city dressed up in futuristic set pieces that looked suspiciously like something you’d find in Coruscant’s lower levels. While this is clearly not a Star Wars production, the sci-fi settings and Abrams’ involvement definitely scream Star Wars adjacent, sowing hope that it might bring Ortega closer to the galaxy far, far away in the near future.
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Fanmade Rumors and Theories
If Ortega ever really signs up for Star Wars, she would already have a huge pre-built hype. If you scroll through Reddit threads or TikTok edits, you’ll see that fans aren’t simply waiting for Disney to cast Ortega — they’re already writing her story arc.
Some of the most popular fan theories include:
Jedi Knight Ortega
Thanks to fan art, many see her as a natural fit for a lightsaber-wielding heroine. Her gothic vibe from Wednesday translates effortlessly into a stoic warrior monk aesthetic. Imagine her raising one eyebrow mid-duel, delivering sarcasm with her saber.
A Sith with Style
On the flip side, others want her in black robes, glowing red blade in hand. Fans argue that Ortega has the intensity to pull off a villain — someone who could rival Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren in broodiness, but with a sharper tongue.
Morally Gray Antihero
Perhaps the most compelling rumor paints her as a Force-user stuck between light and dark, a conflicted rogue whose arc mirrors her real-world penchant for darker, layered roles.
Cameo Candidate
Some speculate her part might be brief, perhaps in a spin-off or anthology, teasing her for bigger stories later. Basically, a Hollywood version of dipping your toe in the Sarlacc pit.
None of these ideas comes from Lucasfilm, of course. But in the digital age, fan theories often act like unpaid marketing, shaping the very conversation studios pay attention to. And given how vocal the Wednesday fanbase is, it’s no surprise Ortega’s rumored casting has already snowballed into galaxy-spanning “what ifs.”
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Jenna Ortega’s Actual Connection to Star Wars (So Far)
Here’s the thing — Ortega isn’t a random name being dropped into Star Wars gossip. She’s been orbiting the galaxy in subtle ways for years. She attended the Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi premiere in Los Angeles back in 2017, a red-carpet moment that resurfaced on social media the second the new rumors broke. More importantly, her growing reputation as a genre actress — bouncing from horror franchises (Scream VI, X) to supernatural TV phenomena (Wednesday) — makes her exactly the kind of talent Disney and Lucasfilm like to tap for long-term franchises.
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About Jenna Ortega
Let’s not forget why her name gains such traction. Netflix’s Wednesday wasn’t just a hit; it was a global obsession, pulling in record viewership and making Ortega a household name. Her dry wit, gothic intensity, and ability to play both aloof and vulnerable earned her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Since then, she’s built on that momentum with multiple roles, high high-profile appearance in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste” music video, and a luxury brand ambassadorship with Dior. Behind the camera, she also serves as an executive producer for Wednesday’s second season. Not just another rising star, she’s a bankable talent with creative instincts – a force to be reckoned with, literally. That makes her even more attractive for a behemoth like Star Wars.
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So, What’s Next?
Here’s the sober truth: as of today, there’s no official confirmation from Lucasfilm about Ortega being in any official Star Wars capacity. All the headlines and the fanarts remain in the speculative realm. But rumors have a way of snowballing into reality in Hollywood, especially when they catch fire with fans. If she does sign on, Ortega could inject fresh energy into the franchise, whether as a hero, villain, or something deliciously in between. And if she doesn’t? Well, at least the internet got a lot of great fan art out of it.
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For now, Ortega’s place in the galaxy remains theoretical. However, Ortega’s popularity, Abrams’ connection, and a hyperactive fandom mean that the odds are looking really good. Until then, keep the lightsabers charged and the memes ready — because if she really is heading to hyperspace, the reveal will be one for the history books.
