“MaXXXine” is just around the corner, and its fans are becoming more excited with each passing day. The third installment of Ti West’s “X” franchise is set to hit theaters on July 5, two years after “Pearl,” the second part of the film series.
Although Ti is among the top horror directors, the buzz surrounding this creation is largely due to Mia Goth. She not only portrays Maxine but also played Pearl, both in her young and older versions, earning critical acclaim for her unique and outstanding performance.
However, she didn’t take all the spotlight. Despite playing a supporting role in “X”, Jenna Ortega was also highly praised, and many are eagerly speculating whether she will return for “MaXXXine,” despite her character being shot in the first installment. Here is all that is known so far.
All the latest on Jenna Ortega’s involvement in ‘MaXXXine’
While Ti West is known for bringing the dead back to life, such as in his “V/H/S” segments, “Maxxxine” is not a paranormal movie, so Jenna Ortega won’t return in the flesh. However, there are many hints suggesting she will make a cameo in other ways.
The first clue appears around 35 seconds into the official trailer. We see a protest, and one of the protesters is holding a sign while wearing a shirt with Lorraine Day’s face on it. Lorraine, played by Jenna Ortega, is clearly his daughter, and he is protesting against her cruel assassination. This indicates that her death will be significant in “MaXXXine.”
Also, it’s evident that Maxine will be blamed for the murders of her friends, an accusation that will mess with her psyche. The trailer shows her experiencing hallucinations, and Jenna Ortega’s iconic scream can be heard, suggesting she will appear as part of the protagonist’s delirium.
Supporting this theory is the fact that Jenna Ortega shared the Easter egg on her Instagram stories, fueling fan speculation, despite not being listed on the IMDb cast list. We will keep you updated as more information on her involvement becomes available.