Astrid Deetz walks into the Beetlejuice universe with big “I see what’s going on here… and I’m not impressed” energy.

Introduced in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Astrid represents the next generation of strange and unusual. Sharp, observant, and carrying that quiet intensity Jenna Ortega does so well, she steps into a world already full of chaos and somehow manages to keep her footing.

What makes Astrid interesting is how she contrasts with Lydia. Where Lydia was open and emotionally tuned into the supernatural, Astrid starts from a place of skepticism. She questions everything, pushes back, and doesn’t immediately buy into the madness around her. That makes her a perfect audience surrogate, especially for newer fans stepping into this world for the first time.

But of course… this is Beetlejuice.
Skepticism doesn’t last forever.

As Astrid’s story unfolds, she begins to engage with the weirdness on her own terms, carving out her own version of “strange and unusual.” It’s less about inheriting Lydia’s role and more about redefining it. Same vibe… different flavor.

Fans are already connecting with Astrid because she feels modern while still fitting perfectly into the franchise’s tone. She’s grounded, a little guarded, but clearly capable of stepping into something bigger when the moment calls for it.

Also… yeah… if you’re the “normal one” in a Beetlejuice story?
That’s not going to last long.