Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss the upcoming second season of Netflix's hit series, Wednesday, and the possibility of a third Beetlejuice movie.
In the interview, Burton expressed his excitement about continuing the story, saying, "It was the idea of exploring something on a longer time frame, and she's an interesting character."
He also praised Ortega's portrayal of Wednesday Addams, noting that she's a character who's "all about being subtle because she doesn't really have a huge range of emotions."
Ortega, who has grown into her role as a producer on the show, discussed her accidental controversy during press for Season 1, where she mentioned "changing lines" and "had to put [her] foot down."
Reflecting on the incident, she said, "In no way did I mean to come across that way. I spend a lot of time in my head, and I have all these different trains of thought, and all I needed to say was, 'I improvise.'" Ortega has since learned from the experience and now has more creative control over the show.
When asked about the potential for a third Beetlejuice movie, neither Burton nor Ortega seemed aware of the plans. Burton jokingly said, "Really? Nobody told me. Maybe I've been replaced."
The You alum chimed in with a humorous suggestion, "Maybe [my character] Astrid dies and goes to heaven instead [of the films' Netherworld]. They should just take Baby Beetlejuice on tour and send him to Hawaii."
Burton expressed his reservations about making a third movie, saying, "It took 35 years to make the second one, so by that time I'll be 105. It's like trying to re-create the Wednesday dance scene. I love the characters, but I don't necessarily see it."
Season 2 of Netflix's Wednesday will arrive in two parts: Part 1 on August 6 and Part 2 on September 3.
With the show's renewal for a third season already confirmed, fans can look forward to more of Wednesday Addams' dark adventures.