As a gamer who has seen his fair share of movies and TV shows, I must say that Jenna Orteja’s dance moves in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice were nothing short of spectacular! It was a delight to see her show off her skills once again after the viral sensation from Wednesday.
Spoilers for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice lie ahead, so be sure to read on at your own risk.
It’s probable that many TV viewers have already seen Jenna Ortega‘s viral dance from the first season of Wednesday. The dance moves, which were personally choreographed by Ortega, generated quite a buzz and continue to be remembered in popular culture. Additionally, Ortega displayed more of her dance skills in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, where there’s an entertaining dance sequence as well. Now, Ortega is sharing why dancing in the film felt distinct from performing on a smaller screen.
In this third act of Tim Burton’s horror comedy directed by him, Michael Keaton’s character, the spectral hero, makes another attempt at marrying Lydia Deetz, portrayed by Winona Ryder. Expressing his affection for her yet again, the “Ghost with the Most” starts to sing a rendition of Richard Harris’ version of “MacArthur Park.” Surrounding characters like Jenna Ortega’s Astrid and Catherine O’Hara’s Delia also join in on the singing. To make things even more delightful, they start dancing along with the melody as well. Overall, this scene offers a charming contrast to the “Day-O” sequence from the 1988 original film.
For many stars, taking on a large musical number might have been intimidating, but consider being Jenna Ortega, who found such a scene in the script after the buzz surrounding ‘Wednesday’. In a recent interview with MTV News, she and her co-star Catherine O’Hara were asked about their initial reactions to this part of the film. As you’d expect, her response to it was likely just as you imagine:
I think I just read it and went, ‘Oh shit.’ What do you even do? And that last time it was just so thrown together and so unexpected, I didn’t even know what I was doing on set. It was so embarrassing the first time doing that. Yeah, and then this one it was equally more embarrassing, but I was glad that other people were being dragged into it with me.
Jenna Ortega found herself in an uncommon situation while doing the Wednesday dance (which later inspired Lady Gaga), as not all actors are frequently asked to create such a routine, let alone improvise most of it themselves. During this interview, Ortega confessed that she occasionally requests crew members to turn away when she has to act out scenes that make her feel embarrassed.
It appears that the actress took solace in the fact that she wouldn’t have to dance alone during the musical number in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Furthermore, there was something else that made her feel more relaxed:
Previously, there were merely a few hundred onlookers forming a circle around me. Contrastingly, this occasion appeared as though everyone present had a moment of foolishness.
Although she might not have appeared particularly “cool” while dancing as a young Addams family character on set, viewers with Netflix subscriptions undeniably found pleasure in witnessing this scene unfold on the series. Even Catherine O’Hara, a fan of that moment herself, offered her appreciation for it.
Yeah, but again, so cool in Wednesday.
Yes, I concur with your assessment. It’s safe to say that Jenna Ortega’s dance performances in the blockbuster movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” are nothing short of remarkable. Given her background, it seems plausible that she could be asked to perform some dance numbers in future projects. Given her statements, however, it appears that while she might take on such a challenge, it’s unlikely she would find the experience overly enjoyable.
Enjoy the laughter, fright, and melodies that the upcoming movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (one of the major 2024 releases) has in store for you by visiting a theater in your area. Alternatively, catch the original film using a Max membership to stream it online.
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2024-09-09 22:37