'Tugging on the tail of a cat': Keaton Reveals quirky BTS detail about Beetlejuice 2, starring Jenna Ortega

As Tim Burton’s sequel to the cult classic, Beetlejuice 2, springs into action in England, we're served up a tantalizing taste of what to expect. According to People, a batch of fresh-off-the-set photos reveal the potential trajectories of Winona Ryder's iconic Lydia Deetz and her daughter, portrayed by Jenna Ortega.

Gothic Bangs and a Little Beetlejuice: Jenna Ortega Steps into Deetz's Legacy

Keeping spoilers at bay, we can hint at a hint from the original Beetlejuice that might shine a light on the forthcoming sequel's plot. Ryder's character Lydia Deetz, the central protagonist of the 1988 favorite, seems to have maintained her renowned gothic hairdo, complete with pointed bangs, as revealed by the early sneak peeks.

Scheduled for a big-screen arrival on September 6, 2024, by Warner Bros., the long-awaited sequel includes a star-studded ensemble. Ortega, known for her roles in "Wednesday" and "Scream VI," teams up with the original Beetlejuice Michael Keaton. And, there's more – Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara make a much-anticipated comeback!

Beetlejuice 2: The Marriage of Familiar Faces and New Additions

Stepping into a new role, Monica Bellucci of "Irreversible" fame joins as Beetlejuice's wife. While the plot remains shrouded in mystery, Jenna Ortega's character is known to be Lydia Deetz's daughter. Speculations suggest that she might mirror her mother's footsteps with a wedding, but her cheerful smiles hint at a Beetlejuice-free marital bliss.

In his characteristic quirky spirit, Keaton enthused, "We're doing it exactly like we did the first movie. There’s a woman in the great waiting room for the afterlife literally with a fishing line – I want people to know this because I love it – tugging on the tail of a cat to make it move."

Rounding off the cast with a bang, Willem Dafoe and Justin Theroux hop on the Beetlejuice 2 train, along with Danny Elfman, a frequent collaborator with Burton, returning to compose the film's score.

Taking us back to 1988, the original Beetlejuice, directed by Burton, revolved around the misadventures of ghosts haunting their former home. When a mischievous ghost, Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), is accidentally set free by a young girl (Winona Ryder), the spirits attempt to expel the homeowners (Catherine O’Hara and Jeffrey Jones) from the house. The film, a cult favorite, now eagerly awaits its sequel.

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