As a film enthusiast who has been following Winona Ryder’s career since her breakout role in Beetlejuice, it’s fascinating to learn about the close calls she had early on. Her decision to take the risk and star in Heathers despite her agent’s warnings was a game-changer for both her career and the film industry as a whole.
Actress Winona Ryder had a long-standing career in films, but she almost didn’t get the chance to star in one of her most memorable roles early on. Her part in “Heathers,” which followed her breakout performance in Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice,” might not have materialized if it hadn’t been for her agent’s advice against taking the role. In a joint interview with Jenna Ortega, Ryder shared with Harper’s BAZAAR that her agent strongly discouraged her from accepting the role. During their conversation, Ortega was puzzled when asked about a role Ryder’s agent dissuaded her from playing. After some hints from Ryder, Ortega eventually figured out that it was “Heathers.
At that moment, my representative pleaded with me fervently, saying something like, ‘For heaven’s sake, you’ll ruin any opportunity for a career.’
However, I unfortunately lost a job at a crucial moment. I’d been offered a role in a film, but the director became very upset about it. I believe I made the correct decision.
Despite earning only slightly over a million dollars at the box office, the impact of the film “Heathers” was undeniable. It eventually inspired both a television series and a musical, albeit without the involvement of Ryder in these adaptations. Although the movie didn’t make waves at the box office initially, it’s clear that things have worked out favorably for the actress in hindsight.
Ryder Has Been Busy Since Heathers
In the past three years, including her brief, uncredited role in 2023’s “Haunted Mansion”, Winona Ryder has starred in three films, with the latest being the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel. Her character in the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” is set to appear in its fifth and final season, leaving more time for Ryder if she decides to take on additional film roles. The role in “Beetlejuice” has received much acclaim, and her interviews during the press tour have sparked a lot of conversation.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Ryder expressed concerns about the future of “Stranger Things” as some of her co-stars appear disinterested in filmmaking. While she didn’t explicitly mention names, there’s been widespread conjecture that Millie Bobbie Brown may be one of them, given her past comments on the length and nature of movies.
“I don’t mean to sound so hopeless,” she said.
As a cinephile, I often encounter individuals who seem indifferent to the world of film. Instead of discussing the storyline or characters, their immediate question is always, “How long is it?
Ryder hasn’t encountered the same kind of issues with her “Beetlejuice 2” co-star Jenna Ortega. Ortega is vocal about her passion for cinema and shared a list of her top four films in an interview with Letterboxd. It wouldn’t be unexpected to see them collaborate again on a future project. In fact, Ortega has initiated a public plea for Ryder to join her in a potential season of “Wednesday”, given that Burton is the director. This could potentially mean Ryder might be involved with the show as well.
You can catch Winona Ryder in
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
, in theaters now.
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2024-09-08 18:02