Jenna Ortega is taking on an exciting new role.
The 23-year-old Wednesday actress is set to lead Lily May B from Leos Carax.
The movie marks the French director’s first project since 2021’s Annette, and will begin filming next year in Spring, per Variety.
Here’s the official synopsis:
“Once upon a time, there was a little girl, a young woman and a young boy. They each held a secret too heavy to bear. They met in an end-of-the-world world, and together rode a big motorcycle through empty cities, deserted freeways, immemorial forests. On their journey, they encountered many dangers, but kept going. In search of who they were; in search of a place to B, maybe?”
“Once upon a time, this is what destroyed us, and this is what kept us alive,” the director teased of the project, via Variety.
“To me, Leos Carax is one of the reasons I fell in love with Cinema. Having the chance to embark on this first journey alongside him means a great deal to me. Lily May B carries forward his singular vision with the freedom, raw emotion, and visual power that are uniquely his. Seeing this universe meet Jenna Ortega’s immense talent today feels simply natural,” producer Hugo Selignac said in a statement.
The rest of the cast, described as “A-list,” will be announced in September.
Jenna Ortega was seen filming scenes for Wednesday Season 3 a few weeks ago as well.
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