Wed Mar 26 03:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Jenna Ortega Battles Paul Rudd’s Hilarious Mayhem in A24’s “Death of a Unicorn”
**New York, NY** – A24’s darkly comedic fantasy film, *Death of a Unicorn*, starring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd, premiered to rave reviews, with Ortega revealing the behind-the-scenes chaos of working alongside a cast of comedic heavyweights. The film, described as an art-house take on *Cabin in the Woods*, centers on a daughter (Ortega) and father (Rudd) who accidentally hit a unicorn, unleashing its destructive power upon a group of wealthy individuals.
Ortega, known for her role in Netflix’s *Wednesday*, shared the significant challenge of maintaining a straight face amidst the antics of her co-stars, including Tea Leoni, Richard E. Grant, Will Poulter, and Anthony Carrigan. She described the experience as “comedic torture,” particularly when facing Rudd’s improvisational additions to scenes. While praising Rudd’s professionalism and kindness, Ortega jokingly referred to him as “a dick” on set, highlighting the playful tension between their characters.
The actress revealed her character, Ridley, serves as the film’s moral compass, desperately trying to convince the others of the unicorn’s plight to no avail until the film’s climax. Ortega’s performance required immense emotional restraint, leaving her feeling intense pressure to convey her character’s distress convincingly.
Despite the on-set challenges, Ortega emphasized the positive working relationship with Rudd, noting his ability to lighten the mood and facilitate strong chemistry between them. *Death of a Unicorn*, directed by Alex Scharfman, opens in theaters this Friday, March 28th.
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