Summary
Ahead ofBeetlejuice 2’s release, the sequel confirmed the death of another character, which significantly affects Jenna Ortega’s Astrid Deetz. The actress, who previously worked with Tim Burton onWednesday, is portraying the troubled teenage daughter of Lydia (Winona Ryder). Of course, Astrid will find herself thrown into the mayhem when Beetlejuice makes his grand return to the world of the living. And while Michael Keaton will be another returning member ofBeetlejuice 2’s cast, a lot of interest will be focused on newcomers like Ortega.
Aside from Astrid,Beetlejuice 2’s storywill feature several new faces played by actors such as Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, and Justin Theroux. Whereas Dafoe’s Wolf Jackson and Bellucci’s Delores will have their sights set on finding Beetlejuice, Theroux’s character Rory is connected to Lydia. There’s also the fact that Rory is still alive, which can’t be said about many ofBeetlejuice 2’s new characters. Interestingly, there’s another new character that has been confirmed to be dead without having ever directly appeared in the franchise.
Beetlejuice 2 Is Still Hiding One Of The Movie’s Most Intriguing Jenna Ortega Teases
The official trailer and promos for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are still hiding a scene with Jenna Ortega’s Astrid Deetz that was teased during filming.
Lydia Is Struggling As A Widow In The Beetlejuice Sequel
Beetlejuice 2’s various teasers have indicated that the sequel will put Lydia, Astrid, and Catherine O’Hara’s Delia in the focus. ThefirstBeetlejuice 2trailer confirmed Charles Deetz’s death, but he’s not the only member of the family who has died recently. As confirmed by Winona Ryder’s interview withHarper’s Bazaar,Lydia is being described as a “pill-popping widow” inBeetlejuice 2. It was also shared that despite Lydia’s ability to contact the dead, she hasn’t been able to reach her husband, who is also Astrid’s father.
According to the interview, Astrid’s father “tragically died in a fishing accident” before the events ofBeetlejuice 2. While it’s unclear how soon before the sequel his death occurred, the man’s fate serves as the second major death in the Deetz family since Charles' funeral sequence is teased in the trailer. Sadly, it’s likely Astrid lost her grandfather suddenly, as was the case with her father. Though Rory is dating Lydia, the confirmation now ends any theories suggesting that he is also Astrid’s father.
The Death Of Astrid’s Father & Grandfather Gives Better Insight Into Jenna Ortega’s Beetlejuice Character
Lydia & Astrid Don’t Have A Great Mother-Daughter Relationship
The tragic events surrounding Jenna Ortega’sBeetlejuice 2character not only solve major mysteries linked to Astrid but also better explain her demeanor in the sequel.Astrid lost her father and grandfather, and to make matters worse, her mother, who can talk to the dead, can’t seem to use her power to connect with the men. For this reason, Astrid “finds Lydia’s gift a cheap gimmick,” which is why she seemingly antagonizes her mom in the trailer regarding Beetlejuice and the threat of his return.
The strain in Lydia and Astrid’s relationship will be a primary focus, but it’s unclear whether Beetlejuice’s chaotic return will bring them closer or drive them further apart. The same can be said forLydia and Delia’s relationship after the originalBeetlejuiceafter having both lost their husbands. Granted, there’s a better understanding of what the women are dealing with inBeetlejuice 2, especially Astrid, who is having a very tough time with the notion of life and death. The introduction to Beetlejuice, the Neitherworld, and other wild elements will undoubtedly complicate matters for the youngest Deetz member. Still, it could also reveal how much alike Astrid and Lydia truly are.
