The Weeknd gushes about Jenna Ortega's role in 'Scream'

The Weeknd, when asked why he chose Jenna Ortega for Hurry Up Tomorrow, revealed he was a “fan of her work” in different genre movies such as X or Scream.

The 35-year-old, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, admitted that Jenna always stood out for him “as an incredible emotional performer.”

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