Jenna Ortega Says She’s “Not Intimidated” As Marrakech’s Youngest-Ever Jury Member

Jenna Ortega is making history at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival as its youngest-ever jury member and says the responsibility does not scare her. The 23-year-old Wednesday star told Deadline she feels “not intimidated” sitting alongside seasoned filmmakers and actors and framed the role as a chance to champion films she cares about.

Ortega joins a main competition jury presided over by Parasite director Bong Joon Ho. She sits alongside Anya Taylor-Joy, Past Lives writer-director Celine Song and Jodie Foster, forming a panel that bridges global art-house credibility with streaming-era stardom. The festival’s 22nd edition runs from November 28 to December 6 in Marrakech, with the jury tasked with awarding…