Summary
- Michael Keaton praises Jenna Ortega’s talent for understanding and embodying the unique tone of
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
. - Jenna Ortega proves herself adept at Tim Burton’s gothic sensibilities, potentially becoming his next go-to star.
- Ortega’s collaboration with Burton in
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
and potential future projects could solidify a fruitful creative partnership.
Michael Keaton has nothing but praise for his Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star Jenna Ortega. Serving as a sequel to the iconic 1988 supernatural comedy Beetlejuice from director Tim Burton, the upcoming sequel will see Keaton reprise the role of his titular “bio-exorcist” alongside his original co-stars Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara. Ortega, who previously worked with Burton on Netflix’s Wednesday, is set to appear as Astrid Deetz, the daughter of Ryder’s Lydia Deetz. Other new additions to the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cast also include Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Keaton showered his young co-star with praise, citing her ability to identify and work with the movie’s unique tone. Describing her as someone “really special”, the veteran actor’s comments echo Burton’s own praise for the rising star he previously described as “a very special talent.” Check out Keaton’s comments below:
Oh man, she’s good, she’s just got it, you know? She’s got the tone.
She showed up and just immediately knew what the tone was and just slipped in like she does every day. She’s really special.
Will Jenna Ortega Become Tim Burton’s Next Go-To Star?
Having already proven herself a deft hand at Burton’s trademark gothic sensibilities, Ortega effortlessly channels both the intensity and the kinds of off-beat mannerisms his characters are renowned for.
Well known for his unique visual style and off-beat characters, Burton’s career as a filmmaker has seen him collaborate with some of Hollywood’s biggest names in a career spanning almost 40 years. In addition to his ongoing association with Keaton,Burton’s frequent collaborators are an impressive list that has previously included the likes of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Danny DeVito, Michael Gough, and Christopher Lee.
Following Keaton’s turn in the original
Beetlejuice
, he would also appear in Burton’s
Batman,
Batman Returns
and
Dumbo.
Yet it would be Ortega’s casting as the Addams family’s delightfully macabre daughter in Netflix’s Wednesday that could potentially be the start of one of Burton’s most fruitful creative partnerships to-date. Effusive in his praise of the young star’s considerable talent, it came as little surprise when news first broke that the director was considering Ortega for a leading role in his Beetlejuice sequel. Having already proven herself a deft hand at Burton’s trademark gothic sensibilities, Ortega effortlessly channels both the intensity and the kinds of off-beat mannerisms his characters are renowned for.
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It is somewhat fitting, therefore, that Ortega now finds herself earning the praise of Keaton, one of Burton’s oldest collaborators. With the director’s next project after Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is confirmed to be a remake of the cult 1950s sci-fi movie Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, there is even a chance Ortega could potentially find herself being tapped to tackle the role once made famous by model and actress Allison Hayes. Moreover, the young star’s ongoing working relationship with Burton is also set to continue with the highly anticipated Wednesday season 2.
Source: Entertainment Tonight
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.
- Release Date
- September 6, 2024
- Studio(s)
- KatzSmith Productions , Tim Burton Productions , Warner Bros. Pictures , Plan B Entertainment
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Writers
- Mike Vukadinovich
