Surprising Beetlejuice 2 Set Photos: Jenna Ortega's Wedding Stuns with Winona Ryder as Mother of the Bride!

New set photos from People magazine offer a glimpse of the iconic style returning for Winona Ryder's character, Lydia Deetz, in Beetlejuice 2. Alongside Ryder, Michael Keaton is set to reprise his role as the titular bio-exorcist, with Catherine O'Hara returning as Lydia's mother. The sequel also introduces new additions to the franchise, including Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Belluci, and Willem Dafoe. While specific story details remain undisclosed, it appears that the Deetz family will be expanding in this highly-anticipated film. As production on Beetlejuice 2 continues, fans can now enjoy the latest set photos.

The above images showcase Winona Ryder preparing for a scene where Jenna Ortega's character, Lydia, is attending her daughter's wedding. The character of Jenna Ortega, who remains unnamed at the moment, wears a striking combination of bright white and pink in contrast to her mother's gothic attire. Seen wearing a large coat, Lydia's character stands out in a seemingly black dress.

Beetlejuice 2 Looks To Be Flipping Ortega's Best Wednesday Dynamic

In addition to unveiling a first glimpse of Ortega in the highly anticipated sequel, the latest set photos of Beetlejuice 2 also provide a revealing glimpse into the storyline of an impending marriage, albeit the identity of the lucky groom or bride remaining a mystery. Given the original Beetlejuice's climactic scene where Keaton's character attempted to forcefully wed Lydia in order to save the Maitlands, it is possible that her daughter is now being entangled in an unwanted marriage. Nevertheless, the joy radiating from Ortega's expression suggests genuineness in the wedding festivities, signaling a notable departure from her previous collaboration with Burton on Netflix's Wednesday.

In contrast to the gloomy and perpetually serious Wednesday Addams, the set photos for Beetlejuice 2 suggest that Ortega's character is more relatable. Meanwhile, Ryder's Lydia seems to maintain her gothic style from the original film. This reversal in dynamics would be a refreshing change, as it would depict Ortega's character, Emma Myers' Enid, as the down-to-earth counterpart to Wednesday's eccentricities.

By flipping this dynamic, it assures audiences that Ortega won't be limited to similar roles in the future. Long-time fans of Burton have already acknowledged his talent in showcasing an actor's range, demonstrated by Ryder's transition from the gothic Lydia to the preppy Kim in Edward Scissorhands. Ortega herself has also displayed versatility within the horror genre, from her subdued role as Lorraine in Ti West's X to her energetic portrayal of survivor Tara in Scream and Scream 6. It will be intriguing to observe the paths she chooses to pursue next.

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