Understudy Presley Ryan has taken over the role of Lydia in the Tony-nominated musical; she will remain in the role through February 23. Original cast member Sophia Anne Caruso, who exercised her contractual out to pursue television work, played her final performance on February 19.

Who will be the new Lydia in Beetlejuice?

Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega filming Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in Hertfordshire, England. The Cast of 'Beetlejuice': Where Are They Now? Keaton, 72, is on board again for the sequel, as well as Ryder, who will reprise her role as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O'Hara, who played Delia Deetz.

Who plays the girl in the Beetlejuice musical?

Sophia Anne Caruso (born July 11, 2001) is an American actress and singer best known for originating the role of Lydia Deetz in the Broadway musical Beetlejuice, a role for which she won a Theatre World Award.

Did Sophia Anne Caruso quit?

"Sophia Anne Caruso played her final performance in Beetlejuice on Wednesday, Feb. 19," a representative said. "Sophia has decided to exercise her contractual out to pursue television work." Presley Ryan is playing the role of Lydia through this weekend, and the production plans to announce a new Lydia next week.

Who is Jenna Ortega playing in Beetlejuice?

Jenna Ortega will play Lydia Deetz's daughter in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Who is replacing Sophia Anne Caruso in Beetlejuice?

Is Jenna Ortega Beetlejuice's daughter?

Jenna Ortega is opening up about her role in the Beetlejuice sequel and confirming she's playing Lydia Deetz's daughter. In a new interview, the Scream alum talked about the Tim Burton-directed sequel titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice where she will give life to Astrid.

Did Beetlejuice marry Lydia?

Lydia and Charles return to the house while Beetlejuice is planning to kill everyone. Lydia tricks Beetlejuice by agreeing to marry him, as Charles, Delia, and the Maitlands get him ready ("Creepy Old Guy"). The wedding brings Beetlejuice to life, allowing Lydia to kill him again.

Is Astrid Lydia's daughter?

Jenna Ortega confirms she's playing Astrid, Lydia Deetz's (Winona Ryder) daughter in 'BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE' "I'm not wearing pink and a cheerleader, but I am a little bit against my mom's history or past.

Will Geena Davis be in Beetlejuice 2?

Sadly, however, Geena Davis has officially confirmed that she's not in Beetlejuice 2. Though Alec Baldwin hasn't made any comments on his role, Davis' absence all but confirms that he won't be involved in the Tim Burton sequel either.

Who turned down the role of Beetlejuice?

Interestingly enough, Keaton actually turned down the role when he was first pitched the film by Burton. In a 2014 interview with Charlie Rose, he talked about his first meetings with Burton and the difficulty of understanding what the project was even attempting to do.

Has Alex Brightman left Beetlejuice?

Earlier this year, Alex Brightman wrapped up a five-year journey in the fan-favorite musical Beetlejuice, taking his final bow as the titular role when the show closed at the Marquis Theatre in January.

Was Sophia fired from Beetlejuice?

Caruso's press agent, Carleen Donovan, says the actress “exercised her contractual out to pursue television work and was not fired from the show.” In an email to the cast last week, the show's producers wrote, “After several conversations, [Caruso] has decided . . . to pursue television work.

How old was Sophia in Beetlejuice?

She's 17, Sardonic and Ready to Sing in 'Beetlejuice'

Did Beetlejuice actually go to Juilliard?

Pre-Beetlejuice

Parts of his qualifications including attending Julliard, graduating from Harvard, and extensive travel are all real life accomplishments.

Is Juno Beetlejuice's mom?

In the musical, it is revealed at the end that, in addition to having him as an assistant, she was also his mother-- or at the very least was a maternal figure that he's afraid of-- while in the animated series, he had a different mother altogether (who, again, he was afraid of, but for different reasons).

Who is Lydia's real mom in Beetlejuice?

Emily Deetz was the birth mother of Lydia Deetz, and Charles Deetz's first wife. Delia Deetz ( In the musical her maiden name is mentioned to be Schlimmer) is Charles' second wife and Lydia's step mother.

How old is Lydia when she marries Beetlejuice?

While Lydia Deetz's age was never explicitly stated in Beetlejuice, she's confirmed to be a high school student who is likely about 16 years old, which was Winona Ryder's age when the original 1988 movie was released.

Is Jenna the middle child?

You might know that Jenna Ortega, aka the star of Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle, plays (you guessed it!) the middle child of seven on the series. What you might *not* know is that she happens to be the middle child IRL, too.

Is Jenna Ortega going to be in the new Beetlejuice?

The sequel, officially titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” is set for release on Sept. 6. In addition to Keaton, original “Beetlejuice” Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara are back as Lydia and Delia Deetz, respectively. Jenna Ortega rounds out the family as newcomer Astrid Deetz.

Whose funeral is in Beetlejuice 2?

Beetlejuice 2's Trailer Confirms Charles Deetz Died

Three generations of Deetz women gather for his funeral, suggesting that the family will stay at the old Maitland house shortly after and, unfortunately, re-encounter Beetlejuice in the attic.

How old is Jenna Ortega in Beetlejuice 2?

The first look at Wednesday star Jenna Ortega in Beetlejuice 2, aka Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, has landed, and fans can't contain their excitement. Jenna Ortega, 21, is set to play newcomer Astrid Deetz, daughter to OG goth Lydia Deetz, in the follow-up to Tim Burton's 1988 cherished fantasy horror comedy film.