Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Interview: Winona Ryder Says It Couldn't Have Happened Without Jenna Ortega

It's been nearly 40 years since the portal to the Afterlife was opened, but finally, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is bringing everyone's favorite demon bio-exorcist (Michael Keaton) back to life. In addition to Keaton making his return, Tim Burton is reuniting with Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara to introduce the next Deetz generation. To bridge this gap between fans of the first movie and new audiences, and to usher Beetlejuice into a whole new world, Ryder says the sequel was always waiting for Jenna Ortega.
In the movie, Ortega plays Astrid, the daughter of Lydia Deetz (Ryder), who first encountered the Afterlife and all that entails in 1988. When a death in the family brings three generations of Deetzes back to Lydia's old hometown, a portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, and once again chaos reigns.
Ahead of the sequel's theatrical release, Collider's Perri Nemiroff had the opportunity to sit down with Ryder to take a look back and reflect on what it was like to return to Burton's whimsical world. They discuss why it was impossible for a sequel to be made until now, why this one is "so beautiful and miraculous and weird and unique," and what it's like sharing scenes with Ortega.
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[@takolivia4142]

They're all praising each other during these interviews, it's heartwarming to see

[@tilda4699]

Winona always gushes about her costars, that’s such a lovely character trait 🥹

[@redbarchetta8782]

You've had one of the most uniquely genuine careers Winona Ryder. Good for you.

[@Raquelsj100]

Winona, thank you for creating such an iconic character. You deserve all the flowers! 💐😘

[@dejabu24]

Winona is so humble she is an icon of the 90s , I’m glad she is back to the top

[@kevinburke6055]

80s too Lucas Beetlejuice Heathers

[@dejabu24]

@@kevinburke6055 late 80s and the 90s , right

[@retroworld8090]

Same!

[@Irishgui83]

Im SO delighted to see Winona's career flourishing again. Back on top where she belongs. She deserves the world ❤

[@dianaa3336]

She really is! I love it! 😊

[@chasehedges6775]

Beetlejuice is a classic. Hope this sequel delivers

[@alexander2685]

Winona is so unique and a fantastic actress and such a sweet soul.

[@metalrockgaming]

The interviewer was rockin that green jacket. maybe she should have a cameo RESHOOT.!

[@BLTV_Photoshop]

Winona is so charming!

[@MrAndy12878]

Winona is timeless and Perri slam dunking everything that comes her way🙏🏽🤘🏼 Can't wait to see it.

[@sassybutcute3]

i swear i can winona talk all day shes so asmr.🤩

[@xCherryGirlx]

Winona ❤ such an icon. Love her so much

[@thruthemotions]

The way Winona praised Jenna is everything an actor/actress needs in their career to have the ability to work with colleagues and be professional and always humble. ❤

[@cubedtothex]

I forgot she never actually went to the afterlife world. The cartoon had me thinking otherwise 😂 I love this interview! This sequel came at the right time!

[@gian-phillipelomena8711]

She looks absolutely stunning.

[@guacamole6856]

She looks like on crack

[@RuthlessMojo]

I’ve had a crush on Winona since I saw her in Heathers. She was the reason I wanted to be an Actor. She’s still as beautiful as ever and she’s such a wonderful person. I’m so happy she’s had this renaissance in her career. She deserves all the success she has.

[@Cauldron6]

Watching Winona speak is such a joy 💙

[@kadosho02]

Winona yay, love her. Plus the cast is amazing in Beetlejuice, so happy this sequel is finally happening. The + comments about working together, love it

[@rufarojunior]

Yayyyy Perri interviewing Winona they are just absolute legends and they are so awesome

[@ultimatelyit]

Sounds like a mum talking about her daughter it’s lovely.🥰

[@robertgoyette5863]

LFG Perri!!! huge winona fan forever (would love to see her on ladies night sometime)

[@jholla80]

I absolutely love WR❤ she is my favorite celebrity

[@haydencooper_]

Winona looks amazing, she looks nowhere near her age.

[@Davepool-hs7vr]

Definitely

[@melvinfz0301]

Lydia: Once a goth, always a goth

[@RobertQuant]

Winona Ryder is Lydia deetz and Micheal Keaton is beetlejuice there the main actors of the movie that’s why they had to come back 😅

[@violetstarla]

Winona is just so stunning humble talented and completely unlike anyone else. ❤ she really is one of a kind! She always shines even when she’s putting any of her costars in the light. She is such a unique creature. One of my favorite actors for over 30 years!

[@abbeyekrut9528]

All time favorite actress forever❤️

[@Ernie1978]

Winona remains as gorgeous as ever! ❤

[@user-jk8vq2zp6h]

Love you Winona!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@HimynamisTerrence]

2nd Greatest Filmmaker of All Time.

[@1961louie]

Winona looks great

[@VanessaDo-lu7cd]

Mrs Winona ❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@DugTheDog]

Winona coked out of her mind lmao 🤣

[@VanessaDo-lu7cd]

Winona ❤❤❤❤❤❤Beetlejuice

[@Shruti_Das_2003]

Movies are a thing where actors try to portray each character through their performance but I think only one artist can bring the character to life and that artist is winona ryder🖤🫀🧿 love her ❤

[@noellenn2122]

Each time before I start a new Collider video I play a game of ‘Guess who is doing the interview here’. The options are always A) Frosty B) Peri and C) Others. I guessed right again this time. Yay me! 😅

[@garysiddons2157]

This lady doesn't age. Still gorgeous ❤

[@miamendez918]

La carita de felicidad de winona ❤

[@thewatcher8573]

can't wait for this!

[@miamendez918]

Me too

[@Joyce_Beyers]

And they love it❤❤❤ ur so pretty i wish i was u and i hope i end up like.u im having a hard time in year seven im now going into year 8 it. Was really ahrd because i got bullied so much and i just i cant deel with it that much but i love ur movies i hope u can see this if u do pls comment❤❤❤❤

[@OliverMercer-gr5ks]

🇬🇧 This is absolutely beautiful to see 🥰 cant wait to see it. 💀🪰🖤🪳🪳🪳🤍🪱👻

[@aaronmoyano2340]

To all the people saying she looks stoned or can't get a full answer leave her alone lol you don't know what somebody is going through life or the things they go through in the past and y'all are acting in the comments like you resolved everything in your lifes lmao

[@tyleradams3490]

I know I know, I get it I get it, it’s because practical effects and puppets are so awe inspiring and can capture our wonder with these real world objects but pretty please understand that CGI is made by passionate, talented, wonderful people that love film and movie magic just as much as the practical effects department!

[@Chloe-m5r]

She can't get a full sentence together!! 😜 Cray!!!

[@user-er3ri6sc3j]

I never saw the original and I graduated high school in 1989.

[@exlapalopez]

❤

[@Magnetar83]

I love her so much, it's just hard to follow what she's saying these days because of her incoherent speech.

[@retrojoe8290]

This movie looks awesome!, practical effects and a back to the 80's feel. All the actors like eachother and have heart for the project ('cough'.. snow white). Tim Burton even took advice from fans and his actors to make this movie fun for all (ummm?.. Lorenzo di Dipsh*t at paramount). Going to watch it in the theater and let the nostalgia drown my a**. Yo Freaking Joe!

[@nitroangus23]

Jesus it felt like it took forever for her to get that first answer out. Is she having problems speaking?

[@deathismycolor]

Why does she look like she’s been stock in her emo phase ever since the 2000’s ? . She’s always had that particular look to her for some reason .

[@Hudpix16]

Yeah I don’t think she’s ever worn anything other than black since before the 2010s. Her current wardrobe is very Burtonesque, not the most flattering but she makes it her own.

[@shanglang133]

She seemed high as a homerun.

[@LarryCambron]

I have always thought this woman was hott sexyer with age

[@22volavola]

Question, what’s people opinion on first amendment auditors?

[@kevinryanmccarthy]

God love her for whatever she’s going through. Clearly she’s impaired on some level, possibly natural cause. I wish her the best. She’s everything. All of my favorite movies, she is in. Breaks my heart to see her. ❤

[@joeylovetere2809]

she seems so nervous in this interview

[@aaronmoyano2340]

In ALL the other ones as well 😂

[@RichardBarron_]

She can barley talk

[@ElevenSeven-cz6ss]

She's nervous but it makes her a real one

[@PatrickWentzell-jd9gq]

Lumis : " I met this pale ghost with the darkest eyes the devils eyes and asked never to speak his name ever again because what I saw was a ghost with no concept of right an wrong he is just disgusting no morals smells worse than a garbage dump site . "

[@Clyde57390]

Is she stoned ?

[@multimaximoff09]

FOUL😭😭

[@22volavola]

That’s funny 😆

[@22volavola]

@@multimaximoff09GOAL 😁😁

[@RobertQuant]

That’s her new wayyy of talking she’s change a lot

[@22volavola]

@@RobertQuant😂

[@keklordgrey4522]

WTF kinda drugs is Winona on? This interview piece was "body language" wtf all to the Teats! C'mon man... She had to be totally doped out on something.

[@editingeek]

Not everyone is a good speaker and can interview well. It’s not a big deal.

[@immei6416]

That’s what I said

[@aaronmoyano2340]

She's like these in every interview lmao nothing new

[@shabazz18]

Oh it definitely could have happened without her. Literally nobody wanted her in another thing, let alone this thing.