Winona Ryder Says Beetlejuice 2 Casting Jenna Ortega Was ‘Fate’

As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours immersing myself in the digital worlds of Tim Burton and Michael Keaton, I can hardly contain my excitement for the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice! The prospect of Winona Ryder reprising her iconic role as Lydia Deetz is a dream come true.


After a long wait of 36 years, Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice is finally getting a sequel that has fans buzzing with excitement! A notable fan, actress Winona Ryder, will be returning to her role as Lydia Deetz in the eagerly anticipated movie. In a recent chat, the star of Stranger Things expressed her ardor for the beloved film franchise and shared how Jenna Ortega’s casting in Beetlejuice 2 was a matter of destiny.

Winona Ryder reveals how Jenna Ortega made Beetlejuice sequel possible

In discussing the 1988 film favorably, Winona Ryder pointed out that serendipity played a significant role in Jenna Ortega’s casting as a character in Beetlejuice, effectively paving the way for the project to materialize.

As a gamer excitedly chatting with ComicBook, I’ve admitted that I’ve harbored dreams of a sequel more times than I can count in the past. “Oh man, there were so many moments when…” I shared, “I must confess, I couldn’t help but feel optimistic.” I continued, “It almost felt like destiny because I came to understand that we needed to wait for Jenna to be born and grow up, maturing into the perfect fit for the role.”

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m totally hyped about the team behind Beetlejuice 2! Winona Ryder, the legendary actress, praised them too. She was all smiles over the addition of Ortega and others in the crew, going as far as calling it an “epic dream team” for this project.

The actress, who is 52 years old, excitedly shared that being a part of the eagerly anticipated sequel felt like a dream realized. “Every second I was there, I felt so fully engaged,” she said, explaining that she made an effort to savor each moment because it was such an incredible experience. Ryder continued, expressing her desire to be fully present for every instant.

In addition to Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder, the cast of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice includes Michael Keaton, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe, along with others. This film is set to hit theaters on September 6, 2024.

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2024-08-30 16:40