Jenna Ortega revealed the source of the viral dance sequence in "Wednesday".
Ortega ended the year with a remarkable portrayal of the lead character in "Wednesday".
Ortega drew inspiration for the dance sequence from "Beau Travail".
"Beau Travail" is a definitive work of queer cinema.
"Wednesday" gained immense popularity worldwide and prompted a TikTok trend.
Jenna Ortega had to advocate for a rendition of the dance scene that was more authentic to her portrayal of the Addams Family character.
The dance scene in "Wednesday" delivers a relatable message.
It is highly probable for sitcoms and other teenage-oriented stories to incorporate the Wednesday dance sequence in some form.
Jenna Ortega's use of a French film as inspiration for the dance sequence in "Wednesday" demonstrates that inspiration can come from unexpected sources.