Jena Ortega and Russell to Star in Remake 1992 ‘Single White Female’

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The 1992 psychosexual thriller Singe White Female featured Bridget Fonda as a freshly single Manhattan resident who has the misfortune of picking an awkward woman (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to be her roommate while she recovers from a breakup.

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Sony and Elizabeth Gabler’s 3000 Pictures are reviving the tale of betrayal and friction with Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell in the remake.

No word on who will direct the film. The original was directed by Barbet Schroeder of “Reversal of Fortune,” a biopic that won Jeremy Irons Best Actor Oscar.

Jena Ortega

Ortega is best known for starring in Netflix’s “Wednesday,” and appeared in 2024’s bx office hit “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Next up is “Death of a Unicorn,” a horror comedy that premiered at SXSW, as well as “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” a thriller that features The Weeknd and Barry Keoghan. She’s also scheduled to star in Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel “Klara and the Sun” alongside Amy Adams.

Russell earned strong reviews for her performances in Trey Edward Schults’ “Waves” and Guadagnino’s “Bones and All.” She also appeared in Netflix’s remake of “Lost in Space.” Her upcoming roles include “Hope,” a sci-fi thriller, and remake of “The Thomas Crown Affair” alongside Michael B. Jordan.

Singke White Female (1992)

Released on August 14, 1992, the original Singe White Female, penned by Don Roos, based on “SWF Seeks Same,” by John Lutz, was poorly received by critics (52 percent on RT), but proved to be a commercial hit, grossing $84.1 million, against a budget of $16 million.

Single White Female: Remake of 1992 Psychological Thriller

Jena Ortega and Russell to Star in Remake 1992 ‘Single White Female’

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