Jenna Ortega Shines at Beetlejuice Photocall in Mexico City

Jenna Ortega made a striking appearance in a netted black and white gown at the photocall for the highly anticipated sequel of "Beetlejuice" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City on Tuesday. The event also featured Winona Ryder, who reprises her iconic role as Lydia Deetz, dressed in all black and discussing themes of life and death. The sequel explores the evolving relationship between Lydia and her teenage daughter, Astrid, played by Ortega. In the film, years have passed since the original 1988 classic, and Lydia is now a mother. Astrid inadvertently brings the mischievous spirit Beetlejuice back to life by uttering his name three times, despite her mother's warnings. This pivotal moment sets the stage for a series of comedic and supernatural events, as Astrid navigates her mother's legacy while dealing with the chaos that ensues from resurrecting the infamous character. The sequel features a mix of new and returning characters, including those played by Willem Dafoe and Monica Bellucci, who are on a quest to find Beetlejuice, while Justin Theroux's character expresses fear of the demon. The film promises to blend nostalgia with fresh storytelling, as it revisits the beloved universe created in the original film. Director Tim Burton's return to the franchise has generated excitement among fans, with Ortega expressing her joy at reuniting with the cast. The sequel arrives 36 years after the original, which starred Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, and aims to capture the same whimsical spirit that made the first film a cult classic.