Michael Keaton And Jenna Ortega To Star In 'Beetlejuice 2', Currently In The Works

TV & Film

Mar 12

Jenna Ortega, the star of Netflix’s Wednesday, is reportedly negotiating for a role in the upcoming Tim Burton film Beetlejuice 2. The Hollywood Reporter article, first reporting the apparent discussions between the actress and the studio, cites Ortega is pursuing the role of Lydia, Winona Ryder’s daughter from the original film.

Production for the film will start in May or June of 2023, with Burton returning to direct and Keaton returning in the lead role. Burton and Keaton have discussed a sequel to the 1988 film since 2014. Burton commented that the film was “closer than ever to happen.” The first film made $74 million at the North American box office on a budget of $15 million.

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Jenna Ortega’s potential involvement further raises the film as she stars in the upcoming Scream reboot. She spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about working with Burton saying, “It’s been quite an insane experience. I’ve been lucky enough to get the opportunity to work with an iconic director who just so happens to be one of the sweetest directors I’ve worked with and also the most detail-oriented.”

At the time of the piece, neither Warner Bros nor Ortega’s representatives have publicly commented on the potential casting. CAA, Gilbertson Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen represent Jenna Ortega.

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