As a long-time movie critic with a deep appreciation for the quirky and unconventional, I’ve followed Winona Ryder’s career with great interest since her breakout role in “Beetlejuice” back in 1988. So, it was both thrilling and nostalgic to learn about her recent experience reprising her iconic role as Lydia Deetz in the long-awaited sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”
During an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Winona Ryder shared that before working with Matt and Ross Duffer on “Stranger Things” for Netflix, she had a specific request: If the possibility of a “Beetlejuice 2” sequel came up, she required time off to film it. The creators granted her wish, leading to Ryder’s casting as Joyce Byers in one of Netflix’s most successful original series.
In a video interview for the magazine, Ryder expressed, “I’ve been acting in this role for ten years straight now. This is the first time I’ve stayed with a character for such an extended period. Even agreeing to do just one episode was a big deal for me at the beginning… I hadn’t the slightest idea about streaming back then. It was quite intimidating to consider that aspect.”
As a dedicated film enthusiast, I recall back then having intriguing conversations with Tim Burton about the prospect of a “Beetlejuice” sequel. Over the past 15 years, we’ve had our fair share of false starts, hoping and praying for the right moment when all pieces would fall into place. During my initial chat with the Duffer Brothers, I made it clear that if “Beetlejuice 2” ever materialized, they should allow me to be a part of it. To their credit, they honored that request. Fortunately, everything came together just as planned. That was my sole condition.
Burton shared with Harper’s Bazaar that the concept for a “Beetlejuice” follow-up arose following the 1988 movie’s acclaim among audiences, expressing, “We had plans like ‘Beetlejuice in Space,’ or just ‘Beetlejuice Does This and That.’ There were discussions about it, but I didn’t truly grasp why it resonated with the public. That was back when sequels weren’t a common topic of conversation.”
I often met up with him when my agents weren’t aware, according to Ryder, during our discussions about potential sequels over the years.
As a long-time fan of both “Stranger Things” and “Beetlejuice,” I couldn’t believe my luck when I heard that Winona Ryder wouldn’t have to take a break from one show to film the other. With “Stranger Things” currently in production for its fifth and final season, it was a relief to learn that Ryder could juggle both projects without missing a beat.
In “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Ryder returns as Lydia Deetz, but this time she’s a grieving widow, finding it hard to bond with her daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega). Lydia now hosts a television show called “Ghost House” due to her unique gift of communicating with the deceased. However, there’s a strained relationship between Lydia and Astrid as she’s unable to make peace with the spirit of Lydia’s late husband and Astrid’s father.
“The film ‘Beetlejuice’ by Warner Bros. premieres in cinemas on September 6. You can watch a comprehensive interview of Ryder by Harper’s Bazaar in the post that follows.”
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2024-07-17 23:46