Winona Ryder: 'We were waiting for Jenna' Ortega for 'Beetlejuice' sequel

(21 Aug 2024)
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New York - 17 August 2024
1. SOUNDBITE (English) Jenna Ortega, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder, actors:
Ryder: "There's so much affection for this, for the original, and everything had to be perfect for this one to work. And I think, again, fate, because we were waiting for Jenna to be born and grow up and be the perfect age because she fits so beautifully into this like puzzle or this - she's such incredible, brilliant addition. And it's just - I love her so much. It’s ..."
Ortega: "They make it easy. They really do make it easy. I think - I was so scared coming onto the set every day and not really knowing. I was kind of in a weird place in my life and I just didn't anticipate. I felt like they kind of relieved any pressure that I possibly could have had, not only being so good at what they do. When you work with people who are such talented actors, they almost make you better. But then also they - it's cut and it's jokes and laughing and communication. And you know, it's not like some cold, distant set."
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[smichaels]

I was in love with Winona when I was a kid. Jenna is so beautiful for the next generation.