Jenna Ortega is currently in discussions to star alongside Glen Powell in an upcoming film produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot at Warner Bros. The project, penned by Abrams himself, remains shrouded in secrecy, with few details available to the public. Bad Robot, under an exclusive agreement with Warner Bros., will oversee the production of the movie.
Both Ortega and Powell have recently been recognized as part of the New A-List by industry insiders, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Studio executives and producers have identified them as highly sought-after talents in the entertainment industry. Known for their ability to attract younger audiences to cinemas, both actors are considered valuable assets in today's film landscape.
Glen Powell, who is currently starring in the successful film 'Twisters,' has amassed over $270 million in global box office revenue. Additionally, he is slated to appear in the upcoming remake of 'The Running Man,' directed by Edgar Wright.
Jenna Ortega, on the other hand, is set to feature in Warner Bros.' sequel to 'Beetlejuice.' Represented by CAA and Jackoway Austen, Ortega's star power continues to rise. Audiences can also anticipate her return in the second season of Tim Burton's Netflix series 'Wednesday,' which has been hailed as the streaming platform's most-watched English language television series to date.