Jenna Ortega stars in the highly anticipated film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' as Astrid Deetz, the rebellious teen daughter of Winona Ryder's character, Lydia Deetz. The movie marks the return of Michael Keaton as the iconic 'Ghost with the Most' and Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, who now hosts a reality TV series called Ghost House.
The character of Astrid was not originally written with Jenna Ortega in mind, as screenwriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar aimed to create a distinct character separate from Wednesday Addams or young Lydia from the original film. Astrid is portrayed as a skeptic of the supernatural, believing only in tangible facts and things she can see.
Despite not being the initial inspiration for the role, Jenna Ortega's undeniable talent led Tim Burton to offer her the part. Gough and Millar praised Ortega's performance, highlighting her ability to bring authenticity to both Astrid and her role in the series 'Wednesday.'
The writers are currently working on 'Wednesday' Season 2 with Burton and Ortega, teasing that the upcoming season will delve deeper into the character's world. Production is underway in Dublin, Ireland, and the team is excited to share the new season with fans.
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' also features a star-studded cast including Catherine O’Hara, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, and Willem Dafoe. The film is set to premiere in theaters nationwide after Thursday previews.
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