Jenna Ortega Rumored to Be Included in 'Beetlejuice 2' With Original Cast
Jenna Ortega has been speculated to be included in "Beetlejuice 2," according to multiple sources.
Sources told the Hollywood Reporter that Ortega is "circling" a role in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel. The Latina actress was rumored to have been offered to play the daughter of Winona Ryder's character from the original film.
The rumors of Ortega being in the cast of Burton's film started after "Scream VI" was speculated to land the top opening in the franchise's 25-plus-year history. Ortega plays Tara Carpenter in "Scream VI," reprising her role from the previous film.
The young actress also starred in Netflix's "Wednesday," featuring direction by Burton. Ortega previously said she had "consistent dreams" about "Beetlejuice" when she was younger.
Jeff Sneider of the Ankler noted that Burton's "Beetlejuice 2" has officially been given the green light, with original cast members, namely Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara, seen to return on screen, according to Consequence.
Burton, Keaton, and Ryder have expressed interest in continuing the project..Burton reportedly got an official go signal from Warner Bros. in 2015, but a year later, it was reported that it was no longer in active development.
Brad Pitt's production company Plan B boarded the project last year, intending to finally shoot the film. However, there has yet to be an announcement that "Beetlejuice 2" is officially a go.
Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice'
Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" premiered in 1998 and was considered a dark comedy film. It revolved around the story of the Deetz family, who arrived from New York City.
Ryder has taken the character of Lydia, the goth daughter of a sculptor and a former real estate developer. Lydia then starts seeing the ghost couple, Adam and Barbara, who remains invisible to Charles and Delia.
Jenna Ortega's Filmography
Before becoming an A-lister Hollywood star for her "Wednesday" role, Jemna Ortega has been in Hollywood for more than a decade. Indie Wire reported that she started her career when she was just 10 years old.
Ortega talked about her portrayal in the horror genre in October 2022, saying that horror has become a second home to her, adding that she has been on enough horror sets that she knows what is expected of her.
In 2013, Ortega made her big screen entrance, with the MCU installment of "Iron Man 3," wherein she played Vice President Rodriguez's daughter.
She also played a small role in the "Insidious" sequel film, where she played young Annie. Annie is the film's character who can see the spirit form of Elise Rainier while paranormal investigators are in her house.
Ortega also played the younger version of Jane in the TV series "Jane the Virgin" in flashback scenes. She also played a role in "The Babysitter: Killer Queen" in 2020.
Ortega was also in the Foo Fighters movie "Studio 666," where the plot revolved around a rock band in a haunted mansion recording their 10th studio album. Ortega's net worth is believed to be around $3 million.
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Written by: Mary Webber
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