‘Wednesday’ actor Jenna Ortega in talks for ‘Single White Female’ remake

LOS ANGELES: The remake of the 1992 psychological thriller ‘Single White Female’ may have found its leads. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the ‘Wednesday’ actor Jenna Ortega and ‘Bones and All’ actress Taylor Russell are reportedly in negotiations to star in the updated version of the classic film.

The original movie starred Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh and was based on John Lutz’s 1990 novel ‘SWF Seeks Same’. It followed a woman who unknowingly invites a dangerous stalker into her home after searching for a roommate. Directed by Barbet Schroeder, the film was a box office success, grossing $48 million in the US.

Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell are in negotiations to star in a remake of #SingleWhiteFemale #THRNews pic.twitter.com/ETcZlVcMtr

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 14, 2025

The upcoming remake is being developed by Elizabeth Gabler’s 3000 Pictures, which has a deal with Sony, as per The Hollywood Reporter. However, Sony has not commented on the project yet.

Jenna Ortega is known for her role as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ and will soon appear in A24’s ‘Death of a Unicorn’ alongside Paul Rudd. She is also set to star in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, a psychological thriller directed by The Weeknd, releasing on May 16.

Taylor Russell gained recognition for her role in ‘Waves’ and later starred in ‘Bones and All’ with Timothee Chalamet. She has also appeared in ‘Falling Skies’ and Netflix’s ‘Lost in Space’.

With two rising stars potentially leading the film, fans are eager to see how the remake of ‘Single White Female’ will bring a fresh perspective to the thriller. (ANI)