Ellie could not return to the upcoming season of You due to Ortega’s commitment to Wednesday.
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It’s no secret that Jenna Ortega’s return in You Season 4 would greatly benefit the show’s promotional value. Showrunner Sera Gamble expressed enthusiasm for Ellie’s return before Wednesday’s colossal success, and her popularity has likely increased as a result. Several ways can be depicted to portray Ellie’s return, such as emphasizing how long it has been since she has seen Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley). Her close relationship with Joe was disrupted when Joe accidentally killed her sister, destroying their close bond. Joe briefly mentions sending her money in the Season 4 premiere, but that was the last update we received about the character.
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Since Ortega was committed to the popular show Wednesday, she couldn’t return for Season 4. Ortega has been acting for more than ten years while gaining fame for her film roles, including Ti West’s X and Scream. When speaking with IndieWire about You Season 4, Gamble stated that Ortega was busy working on Wednesday and that plans for Ellie’s appearance were disrupted. However, according to Gamble, there are ideas for Ellie to return if her schedule permits.
“We wanted to bring Ellie back and we heard, ‘Oh, Jenna is doing some show,’ It’s been just such a pleasure to see Jenna this year. We have ideas for Ellie if her schedule allows her to visit us again.”
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What Would Ellie’s Return Mean to You
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After the Season 2 events, Ellie Alves’ absence left the audience wondering what happened to her. However, it is possible for Ellie to return after several years, perhaps exploring her relationship with Joe. As a result, viewers could explore her character and development more deeply.
As an alternative, Ellie could return with a changed character due to the trauma Joe caused. This would certainly bring the focus on the psychological impact of trauma and how it shapes a person’s behavior and personality. Also, Ellie could provide a new perspective on the past seasons and the characters’ motivations, giving audiences a different point of view that could be very interesting to see.
Bringing back a popular character may be the showrunners’ way of satisfying fans who have been anticipating her return. This could also generate interest and excitement for the series, especially as it gets closer to its conclusion. Finally, Ellie’s return could bring closure to the events of the past seasons and give the audience one last chance to say goodbye to the character.
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