Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Interview: Winona Ryder Says It Couldn't Have Happened Without Jenna Ortega

It's been nearly 40 years since the portal to the Afterlife was opened, but finally, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is bringing everyone's favorite demon bio-exorcist (Michael Keaton) back to life. In addition to Keaton making his return, Tim Burton is reuniting with Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara to introduce the next Deetz generation. To bridge this gap between fans of the first movie and new audiences, and to usher Beetlejuice into a whole new world, Ryder says the sequel was always waiting for Jenna Ortega.

In the movie, Ortega plays Astrid, the daughter of Lydia Deetz (Ryder), who first encountered the Afterlife and all that entails in 1988. When a death in the family brings three generations of Deetzes back to Lydia's old hometown, a portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, and once again chaos reigns.

Ahead of the sequel's theatrical release, Collider's Perri Nemiroff had the opportunity to sit down with Ryder to take a look back and reflect on what it was like to return to Burton's whimsical world. They discuss why it was impossible for a sequel to be made until now, why this one is "so beautiful and miraculous and weird and unique," and what it's like sharing scenes with Ortega.

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[tilda]

Winona always gushes about her costars, that’s such a lovely character trait 🥹

[takolivia]

They're all praising each other during these interviews, it's heartwarming to see

[redbarchetta]

You've had one of the most uniquely genuine careers Winona Ryder. Good for you.

[Raquelsj]

Winona, thank you for creating such an iconic character. You deserve all the flowers! 💐😘

[chasehedges]

Beetlejuice is a classic. Hope this sequel delivers

[Irishgui]

Im SO delighted to see Winona's career flourishing again. Back on top where she belongs. She deserves the world ❤

[MrAndy]

Winona is timeless and Perri slam dunking everything that comes her way🙏🏽🤘🏼 Can't wait to see it.

[dejabu]

Winona is so humble she is an icon of the 90s, I’m glad she is back to the top

[alexander]

Winona is so unique and a fantastic actress and such a sweet soul.

[metalrockgaming]

The interviewer was rockin that green jacket. maybe she should have a cameo RESHOOT.!

[cubedtothex]

I forgot she never actually went to the afterlife world. The cartoon had me thinking otherwise 😂

I love this interview! This sequel came at the right time!

[kadosho]

Winona yay, love her. Plus the cast is amazing in Beetlejuice, so happy this sequel is finally happening. The + comments about working together, love it

[xCherryGirlx]

Winona ❤ such an icon. Love her so much

[haydencooper_]

Winona looks amazing, she looks nowhere near her age.

[sassybutcute]

i swear i can winona talk all day shes so asmr.🤩

[jholla]

I absolutely love WR❤ she is my favorite celebrity

[aaronmoyano]

To all the people saying she looks stoned or can't get a full answer leave her alone lol you don't know what somebody is going through life or the things they go through in the past and y'all are acting in the comments like you resolved everything in your lifes lmao

[robertgoyette]

LFG Perri!!! huge winona fan forever (would love to see her on ladies night sometime)

[RobertQuant]

Winona Ryder is Lydia deetz and Micheal Keaton is beetlejuice there the main actors of the movie that’s why they had to come back 😅

[RuthlessMojo]

I’ve had a crush on Winona since I saw her in Heathers. She was the reason I wanted to be an Actor. She’s still as beautiful as ever and she’s such a wonderful person. I’m so happy she’s had this renaissance in her career. She deserves all the success she has.