Jenna Ortega shocks fans by leaving hit Netflix series

A new trailer and cast list for an upcoming Netflix project is missing Jenna Ortega, one of its main cast members.

In May, the streaming service will unveil — and also remove — a wide selection of new movies and TV shows, including the return of one of its most-watched titles.

But Jurassic Park fans are especially excited about Jurassic World: Chaos theoryanimated series sequel to Jurassic World: Cretaceous Campwhich ran for five seasons from 2020 to 2022.

Wednesday star Ortega, whose new film Miller’s face attracts controversyvoiced the character Brooklynn in the original series alongside Paul-Mikél Williams, Sean Giambrone, Kausar Mohammed and Raini Rodriguez, who all return for the sequel, Chaos theory.

However, Ortega’s character appears to be killed off in the first 10 seconds of the trailer — and it’s since been confirmed that her character Brooklynn won’t be returning. The only other star who won’t be reprising his role is Ryan Potter, whose character Kenji will be voiced by Darren Barnet instead.

Fans were stunned by the trailer’s revelation, with one person calling it “crazy” and another “devastating.” Others on X/Twitter claim that the trailer is trying to trick fans into thinking that Brooklynn is dead and that the character will return in the final episodes of the season.

The reason for Ortega’s absence from the series could be attributed to the star’s growth in stature in recent years, which could have led to scheduling conflicts.

Same as role and production Wednesdaywhich became a huge hit for Netflix when it was released in 2021, Ortega starred in the fifth and sixth Scream films and has roles in six upcoming projects, including Tim Burton’s highly anticipated Beetlejuice sequel.

Ortega, who hosted hers Saturday Night Live 2023 episode, currently filming Wednesday season two, which is expected to be released in 2024. The 20-year-old actor will also star alongside Martin Freeman in Miller’s girlwho has sparked controversy due to her age difference with the 52-year-old star, with whom she has romantic scenes.

The film follows a university student who engages in a complicated and inappropriate romance with her English teacher.

Responding to strong online backlash from a recent interview with time, Freeman insisted that the film is “adult and nuanced. Don’t say, “Isn’t that great?”

He called the backlash the film received after the trailer was released “a disgrace,” adding: “You’re going to try Liam Neeson because he was in a Holocaust movie?” Neeson directed the 1993 war drama Schindler’s List.

Ortega is currently filming Wednesday season two, which is expected to be released in 2024.

Find a full list of everything being removed from Netflix this month here and everything being added here.