Wikimedia Commons/Hereditary movie Celebrity Jenna Ortega reveals she auditioned for the role of Charlie in the horror film Hereditary. Hear the story from her candid podcast interview. April 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jenna Ortega recently shared details about a significant role she almost landed early in her career, revealing she auditioned for the critically acclaimed horror film Hereditary. The revelation came during an interview on her friend Kid Cudi's podcast, Big Bro, where the 23-year-old actress discussed the experience and the impact the film had on her.