Jenna Ortega Shares Insights on Tim Burton's Home and Upcoming Film

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, actress Jenna Ortega provided fans with a glimpse into the eccentric world of director Tim Burton, revealing her experience during a meeting at his home. Ortega described the striking decor, including a massive throne from "Alice in Wonderland" and a jar of eyeballs in the bathroom, which set a surreal tone for their encounter. The unexpected nature of the meeting took a turn when Burton handed her the script for the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic "Beetlejuice." The sequel, titled "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," was officially announced in February 2022 after years of fan anticipation. Ortega expressed her excitement upon reading the script, stating, "Instantly I was like, ‘Oh man, they’ve done a thing here.’" The film will see the return of original cast members, including Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Michael Keaton, who reprises his role as the mischievous ghost, Beetlejuice. Burton praised Ortega during the interview, calling her "one of my favorite people to work with" and noting her uniqueness compared to his previous collaborators. He drew a parallel between Ortega and Ryder, who has starred in four of his films since their first collaboration on the original "Beetlejuice." Ryder, now a prominent figure in Hollywood, commended Ortega's authenticity, highlighting the actress's rising star power following her Emmy nomination for "Wednesday" and her role in the "Scream" reboot.