‘Beetlejuice 2’ Trailer: Jenna Ortega Brings Michael Keaton’s Twisted Troublemaker Back to Life

The highly anticipated sequel to the iconic 1988 comedy-horror film, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, is generating buzz with its newly released trailer. 

Returning to the ghastly yet beloved role is Michael Keaton as the mischievous Beetlejuice, accompanied by an ensemble cast featuring Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, and Justin Theroux. The sequel also welcomes back original cast members Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara.

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In this instalment, ‘Beetlejuice 2’, the Deetz family finds themselves back in their Winter River residence following a tragic loss. When Lydia’s (Ryder) spirited teenage daughter Astrid (Ortega) stumbles upon a hidden portal to the afterlife in the basement, the infamous name of Beetlejuice is uttered three times, beckoning him to unleash chaos in the Deetz household once more. 

The trailer teases the question of coexistence between the living and the dead, echoing Lydia’s ponderings on whether harmony is possible in this supernatural realm. Jenna Ortega, known for her roles in horror and thriller genres, steps into the realm of scream queen once again, following her appearances in projects like the Netflix series ‘Wednesday’ as the titular Addams family member and Ti West’s ‘X’, along with her involvement in the ‘Scream’ franchise. However, Ortega’s commitment to ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 unfortunately means she won’t be reprising her role in ‘Scream 7’.

The sequel is helmed by the visionary Tim Burton, returning as producer and director, with a screenplay crafted by the acclaimed writers of ‘Wednesday’, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The film boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Brad Pitt, David Katzenberg, and Laurence Senelick, among others. 

Noteworthy contributors to the production team include producers Tommy Harper, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner, while the iconic Danny Elfman is set to compose the film’s musical score, promising a hauntingly delightful experience for fans old and new alike.

-Sushmita Sarkar