'Another slay': Fans are elated after Jenna Ortega is confirmed to be starring in ‘Beetlejuice
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jenna Ortega seems to be on a roll and there is no stopping her to be ruling the slasher and thriller genre. After Netflix's 'Wednesday,' she quickly jumped onto 'Scream VI' which is again a massive hit, and now Miss. Ortega is confirmed to be in a major role in the upcoming 'Beetlejuice 2' movie. The 80s fantasy horror comedy movie was helmed by Tim Burton, while written by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren. This 80s classic movie was produced by The Geffen Company and distributed by Warner Bros. 'Beetlejuice' starred Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton as the titular character. Furthermore, the movie was a critical and commercial success, grossing 74.7 million US dollars from a budget of 15 million US dollars. It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and three Saturn Awards: Best Horror Film, Best Makeup, and Best Supporting Actress for Sylvia Sidney.
Regardless, Jenna Ortega doesn't "give a s**t" about a little wardrobe malfunction apparently. The actress brushed off a recent one she experienced at the 'Scream VI' global premiere. Recently, the 'Wednesday' star shared photos from the event on her Instagram and addressed the malfunction.
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'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega is reportedly in negotiations for a role in Tim Burton’s 'Beetlejuice 2,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. The publication’s sources claim Ortega is being sought to star as the daughter of Winona Ryder’s Lydia from 1988 original. It’s also claimed that production on the long-gestating sequel is planned to begin in May or June this year, with Tim Burton expected to helm and Michael Keaton set to return.
'Too perfect of casting'
After the news surfaced online, fans could barely keep calm. A fan said, "we’re getting a new horror queen and i’m all for it". A fan shared, "Another slay," while another added, "She would fit that world so well. It is almost too perfect of casting, and I'm already imagining all the cool scenes between her, Ryder, and Keaton." A fan commented, "One of my favorite films! I’d love to finally get a sequel! Michael Keaton is having such a renaissance. Also, good for Jenna. She’s blowing UP!" Lastly, a fan tweeted, "She is booked and busy. Yash QUEEN."
She would fit that world so well. It is almost too perfect of casting, and I'm already imagining all the cool scenes between her, Ryder, and Keaton.
— Ice 🥶 (@misericordiamm) March 10, 2023
One of my favorite films! I’d love to finally get a sequel! Michael Keaton is having such a renaissance. Also, good for Jenna. She’s blowing UP!
— Connor Behrens (@ConnorBehrens) March 10, 2023
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