Jenna Ortega reveals her favourite actor and film of all time
nme.comJenna Ortega has revealed the actor that she most admires, as well as her all-time favourite film.The Wednesday and Scream star was asked the questions by fans and responded in a Stories reel on Instagram earlier today (January 9).Replying to the inquiry about her favourite actor, Ortega wrote: “Too hard, but I do love Harry Dean Stanton.
Paris, Texas is one of my favorite movies. Also Cool Hand Luke.. Wild at Heart, I’ve recently gotten into Twin Peaks. Just a great lineup and steals scenes for me everytime (Repo Man too!).”Harry Dean Stanton’s film career spanned six decades, earning him a cult reputation.
He played Carl Rodd, the manager of the Fat Trout Trailer Park, in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and in addition to the other titles mentioned by Ortega, he also had roles in Alien, Escape From New York and a minor role in The Godfather Part II.Later in the same Stories reel, Ortega responded to another question asking her to name her favourite movie. “Impossible,” she said. “Just rewatched A Woman Under the Influence, and it feels insane.”A Woman Under The Influence was directed by John Cassavetes and released in 1974.
For her role as the titular character, Gena Rowlands was nominated for an Oscar, losing out to Ellen Burstyn for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.Ortega is set to star in the upcoming psychological thriller Miller’s Girl alongside Martin Freeman.
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