Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell Set to Star in ‘Single White Female’ Remake

LOS ANGELES, California — A remake of the iconic 1992 thriller “Single White Female” is in the works with Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell reportedly set to star. The announcement was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter on March 14, 2025. Elizabeth Gabler’s 3000 Pictures is producing the project in collaboration with Sony Pictures.

The original film, directed by Barbet Schroeder, featured Bridget Fonda as Allison Jones, a woman who invites a new roommate, Hedra Carlson, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh, into her Upper West Side apartment. The plot thickened as Allison’s life spiraled into chaos when Hedra revealed herself to be dangerously obsessive and jealous. The film was a box office success, grossing $84.1 million from a $16 million budget.

Ortega, best known for her role as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s “Wednesday,” has seen her star rise rapidly with notable performances in films such as “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and the upcoming “Death of a Unicorn,” which recently premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival. Russell garnered acclaim for her performances in “Waves” and “Bones and All,” and is currently attached to a remake of “The Thomas Crown Affair” alongside Michael B. Jordan.

In the original “Single White Female,” Allison Jones seeks companionship after a breakup, only to find herself in a frightening situation with her new roommate. The film adapted John Lutz‘s 1990 novel, “SWF Seeks Same,” co-written with Don Roos, which is also the source material for the upcoming remake. The previous film spawned a direct-to-video sequel, “Single White Female 2: The Psycho,” released in 2005.

Both Ortega and Russell are not only attached to star but will also serve as producers for the remake. While details about the director remain scarce, anticipation builds as Hollywood revisits this psychological thriller that delves into themes of identity and obsession.

The news was first reported by The InSneider, highlighting the interest in revitalizing classic stories with contemporary narratives and casts.