After making waves in Hollywood with her roles in Scream VI and the Netflix series Wednesday. Jenna Ortega may be joining the cast of the highly anticipated sequel to Beetlejuice. According to insiders and various sources, Ortega is reportedly in talks to play the role of Lydia Deetz, the daughter of Winona Ryder’s character in the original 1988 film.

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Tim Burton, who directed the original film, is returning to direct Beetlejuice 2. He has reportedly enlisted several members of the original cast, including Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara.

Reports also claimed that one of the ghosts in the film will be played by an “aging action star” who is “a little bit past their prime,” although there is no information on who that may be at this time.

With her involvement in the horror genre. Ortega is quickly becoming a rising star in Hollywood and is on the path to becoming a horror icon. Her track record echoes that of her potential co-star Winona Ryder, who rose to fame in similar dark-tinged films like Heathers, the original Beetlejuice, and Edward Scissorhands.

Burton sees Ortega as a perfect addition to the cast. Not only because of her talent but also because of her potential to be a fitting on-screen daughter for Ryder’s character.

While there is no official release date for Beetlejuice 2 yet. The news of Ortega’s potential involvement suggests that the project is moving forward and may be announced soon.

Fans of the original film have been eagerly anticipating the sequel. And with the inclusion of a rising star like Ortega, the anticipation is sure to grow. Stay tuned for further updates on the development of Beetlejuice 2.