After nearly four decades, Beetlejuice returns to the screen and this time our Jenna is along for the ride. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrives Sept. 6 and has taken a very long road to the screen. The first film, released in 1988, remains a comedy-horror classic and has continued to be in the pop culture consciousness since its release. It won the Oscar for best makeup and earned $80 million on a $15 million budget.
Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara also reprise their roles as Lydia and Delia Deetz, respectively, while Jenna plays Lydia’s daughter Astrid, and The Leftovers star Justin Theroux plays Rory. Further details on Rory remain under wraps for now — unlike the titular “bio-exorcist.”
The plot:
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Below: The Official Teaser Trailer
Burton has long talked about a sequel, and it finally gelled early last year, when Jenna was attached to star. The film further brings Jenna into Burton’s world, as she is the star of Wednesday, the hit series for Netflix that Burton directed on and produced.
“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,” Ortega told The Hollywood Reporter of working with Burton ahead of Wednesday’s debut.
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