You heard #jennaortega: give actresses more ORIGINAL leading roles! 👏

Watch @joshuahorowitz’s full @Beetlejuice chat with Jenna & #CatherineOHara on MTV’s YouTube now!

2025/9/12 Edited to

... Read moreIt’s so true what Jenna Ortega says! Sometimes, watching a new episode or a spin-off of a beloved show, it just feels... off, almost unsettling. I remember getting so excited for a new take on a classic, only to find myself wishing they’d just left it alone. It's not about being against new content, but about maintaining that original spark and not betraying what made the original so special. We've all been there, right? Her point about the rise of "more female leads nowadays" is amazing, but she emphasizes that we need those to be "original leading roles," not just gender-bent versions of existing male characters. The thought of a "Jamie Bond" makes me cringe a little because it misses the whole point of creating truly new, "bad ass" female characters. It’s like, why can’t we have a fresh, unique story that stands on its own, instead of trying to force a new narrative onto something already established? It can make an "episode" or whole series feel inauthentic. She really hit the nail on the head with her comparison of "Edward Scissorhands" versus "Beetlejuice." Edward's charm lies in its unique "mystery" and finite story. A sequel would likely just diminish that magic, and dilute the impact of the original. But for "Beetlejuice," as she pointed out, it’s almost a "timeless fairytale." He exists outside of specific time, making new adventures feel more organic, less like a cash grab. That’s what makes a new "episode" or film in a series feel exciting rather than forced or "perceived as unsettling" to long-time fans. This whole discussion makes me think about what makes certain "TV" shows or movies resonate so deeply that we crave more, while others, when stretched, just end up feeling disappointing. It’s about creative integrity, right? We want to see new worlds, new characters, and original challenges, not just endless retreads. It's like the magic of an original story creates a bond, and when that's tampered with, it can really break the immersion. What are your thoughts? Have you watched an "episode" recently where you felt it just didn't live up to the original, and why? I’m curious to hear what other "spin off" examples you think should or shouldn't exist!

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