India, May 30 -- The modern gothic series Wednesday became a cultural juggernaut almost overnight, turning Jenna Ortega into a household name and redefining a beloved classic for a new generation. With her deadpan delivery and haunting stares, Ortega made Wednesday Addams not just iconic, but human. But in a surprising twist, the actor recently revealed she nearly said no to the role that would come to define her career.

In a candid new interview, Ortega reflected on her most popular role and the nuance of Wednesday Addams. "We're incredibly desensitised and disconnected from real interaction," Ortega said in the interview. "I mean, God, if you could speak to everybody like Wednesday - just say what you truly mean - it would be amazing!"...