Beloved ‘80s blockbuster ‘Beetlejuice’ gets green light for sequel, Jenna Ortega in talks to star
Warner Bros has announced they’re making a sequel to a smash hit ’80s film, with Wednesday actor Jenna Ortega in talks to star.
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Iconic ’80s movie Beetlejuice is set to get a mega-money sequel, Warner Bros has announced.
The film studio has confirmed that a follow-up to the legendary movie is officially in the works, The Sun reports.
The horror comedy was first released in 1988, and now over 30 years later will be getting a brand new edition with a popular Netflix star rumoured to be heading up the cast.
Warner Bros confirmed the news during a panel event at CinemaCon 2023.
Wednesday actor Jenna Ortega, 20, is reportedly in talks to appear in the new blockbuster in a leading role.
Ortega has achieved international recognition over the past year thanks to her role in the Netflix hit.
According to Deadline, should Ortega sign up she will be playing the role of the daughter of Lydia Deetz. That would make her character’s on-screen mother Winona Ryder, 51.
Alongside rumours of Ortega’s appearance, it has also been reported that filmmaker Tim Burton, 64, is in talks to return as director.
It is believed that production on the film could begin as soon as June in London.
A year ago, an IMDb page for the film was set up that listed a release date of 2025 and also had Ortega on the cast list, fuelling speculation even further.
As of now, while the page still exists, the release date has been removed.
Ortega remains listed in the cast section alongside original star Micheal Keaton prompting speculation the 71-year-old will also be back for the movie.
This story originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission
Originally published as Beloved ‘80s blockbuster ‘Beetlejuice’ gets green light for sequel, Jenna Ortega in talks to star
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