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There are even rumors that old characters’ returns might be attempts to mask the fact that key figures like Jenna Ortega are no longer involved. Without Ortega, the franchise risks losing its significant youthful appeal, which brought massive popularity to the latest installments. Still, nostalgia-driven casting of survivors and villains aims to keep the series alive, though whether this can truly rejuvenate the franchise remains to be seen.