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The film, which is officially entitled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, will be launched in theaters on September 6, 2024.
The sequel marks Jennas second task with Burton, who directed the Beetlejuice sequel. Geena exposed that she “would of course like to revisit” Beetlejuice in an October 2022 chat with PEOPLE, however also stated she has no info about the sequel and has not yet been gotten in touch with about it. As discussed previously, Plan B Entertainment and Warner Bros. will produce Beetlejuice 2.
Production started on Beetlejuice 2 in May 2023 in the middle of the ongoing writers strike.
Its (practically) showtime! Over 30 years after Tim Burtons Beetlejuice came out, a sequel movie is lastly in the works. Jenna Ortega, one of Hollywoods brightest young stars, is set to play the daughter of Winona Ryders character, Lydia Deetz, while Winona will reprise her renowned function. When again, Michael Keaton is suiting up as Betelgeuse. The movie, which is formally entitled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, will be launched in theaters on September 6, 2024.
For those that have not seen it, Beetlejuice follows departed couple Adam and Barbara Maitland, played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis, who try to frighten a household now living in their home. They reach an over-the-top bio-exorcist named Betelgeuse, but his shenanigans just make complex matters.
Beetlejuice 2 was officially verified in February 2022, per Deadline, with Brad Pitts Plan B Entertainment producing alongside Warner Bros. From the release date to the cast and crew, Hollywood Life has actually rounded up whatever to learn about the highly-anticipated sequel.
Beetlejuice was launched in 1998 and has actually ended up being a Halloween favorite (Photo: Everett Collection).
Beetlejuice 2 Cast & & Crew.
The original Beetlejuice stars Catherine OHara and Jeffrey Jones as Delia and Charles Deetz, who move into the Maitlands old house and become intimidated by Betelgeuse. Winona Ryder plays their goth teenage daughter, Lydia Deetz, who ends up being pals with the friendly Maitland ghosts.
Far, Michael Keaton, Winona, Geena, and Catherine are the cast members who are set to return for Beetlejuice 2. The film wouldnt be possible without Betelgeuse himself, so thank goodness Michaels returning!
” Beetlejuice is the most f *** in enjoyable you can have working. Were doing it precisely like we did the very first movie,” Michael told Empire.
Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse. (Warner Bros./ Everett Collection).
The actor continued,” [Burton] and I were discussing it years and years earlier, never telling any person. Weve both stated were doing it often times. We both agreed, if it happens, it has actually to be done as near to the way we made it the very first time. Making things up, making things take place, riffing and improvising, but actually handcrafted stuff like individuals developing things with their hands and constructing something.” He added, “Its one of the most enjoyable Ive had dealing with a movie in I cant tell you how long.”.
“I like Lydia Deetz so much. “I would be actually interested in what she is doing 27 years later on.”.
Other cast members returns have yet to be revealed. Alecs return is doubtful due to the controversy from the Rust shooting occurrence. Geena Davis return is also uncertain, however she informed PEOPLE in 2022 that she “would, obviously, like to review” the character.
Jenna Ortega at the Wednesday premiere. (Shutterstock).
In March 2023, it was reported by The Hollywood Reporter that Wednesday breakout star Jenna Ortega remained in speak to join the follow up. Her casting was validated in April 2023 at CinemaCon. Jenna will play Astrid in the film.
” I do not understand how much Im allowed to state, but I am Lydia Deetzs daughter, so Ill give that away,” she informed Vanity Fair. And its likewise really unusual since its a lot of capturing up and putting the pieces together of whats gone on in Lydias life because, which is nice, I believe, for anyone who is and loves the character delighted to see her again.”.
The sequel marks Jennas second job with Burton, who directed the Beetlejuice sequel. The well-known filmmaker has actually been asked about having Johnny Depp star in Beetlejuice 2 and didnt reject anything when he spoke to MTV about the possibility in 2012. Tim and Johnny delight in working together and have actually already brought unbelievable movies to the screen, such as Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hallow, Charlie & & The Chocolate Factory, and Sweeney Todd. Nevertheless, Johnnys possible role might remain in jeopardy since of his disparagement trial versus Amber Heard, which has actually impacted his career.
The Maitlands are played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis. (Photo: Everett Collection).
Tim is noted as the films director per IMDb, and he has actually confirmed his interest in the past., dumping Michael Keaton for Johnny Depp and this or that, and Ive talked to these people and they didnt wan na hear this so they simply made up a story,” he pressed.
” But the truth of it is I have actually talked to Michael and I have talked to Winona, Ive talked to a few individuals,” he continued., its not the Beetlejuice trilogy. Its something that if the aspects are right– because I do enjoy the character and Michaels incredible as that character, so yeah well see.
Michael shared a comparable sentiment when he spoke about the possible follow up in 2016. Much of it was improvised, and so much was magnificently handcrafted by the artist that is Tim Burton.
Furthermore, Geena exposed that she “would of course like to review” Beetlejuice in an October 2022 chat with PEOPLE, but also said she has no info about the sequel and has actually not yet been gotten in touch with about it. “I wish to play every character Ive ever played again,” she included. As discussed previously, Plan B Entertainment and Warner Bros. will produce Beetlejuice 2.
Beetlejuice 2 Filming News.
Production began on Beetlejuice 2 in May 2023 in the middle of the continuous authors strike. Winona Ryder was seen back in character as Lydia Deetz on May 18 in Hertfordshire, England. After 35 years, Lydias still got her spiky hair and vampy makeup look.
Winona was covered up in a black parka as she prepared to movie a scene. Shooting wrapped in November 2023.
The first take a look at the movie dropped in March 2024, per Entertainment Weekly. The scene still revealed Michael, Jenna, Winona and Justin Theroux.
The Link To The Original Beetlejuice.
Beetlejuice (Photo: Everett Collection).
Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren composed the movie script for the initial Beetlejuice, while Tim directed. The motion picture was an enormous hit after its 1998 release and even won the Academy Award for Best Makeup in 1999. Its success generated numerous offshoots, starting with an animated television series of the very same name that ran on ABC, and after that Fox, from 1989 to 1991. Tim produced the task. Then, a number of Beetlejuice computer game were launched, beginning in 1990. The popular film was likewise adapted into a Broadway stage musical that opened in April 2019. The program closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed at the Marquis Theatre in April 2022.
No plot details have been revealed for Beetlejuice 2. It would make good sense for the follow up to take place many years after the occasions of the first film. Spoiler alert: Beetlejuice ends with the Deetzes and Maitlands living in the home harmoniously, while Betelgeuse winds up in the afterlife waiting space and gets his head shrunk by a witch doctor.
Production Trivia.
Its been a long roadway to Beetlejuice 2. Plans for the sequel began in 1990 when Tim hired Jonathan Gems to write a 2nd movie called Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian, per ScreenRant. It wouldve concentrated on the Deetzes relocating to Hawaii, where they are haunted by a spirit. Michael and Winona agreed to the sequel, however, Tim became distracted with directing Batman Returns, which starred Michael as the renowned caped-crusader. Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian was ultimately shelved entirely by 1997.
Betelgeuse awaits his ticket to be called into the afterlife waiting room (Photo: Everett Collection).
Prepare for a different follow up started up in 2011. Warner Bros. hired Seth Grahame-Smith, who worked with Tim on Dark Shadows and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, to produce the task and compose. Winona even gushed about the sequel in a 2013 interview with The Daily Beast. “Im sort of testified secrecy but it seems like it might be happening. Its 27 years later on,” she confirmed. “And I have to say, I enjoy Lydia Deetz so much. She was such a huge part of me. I would be actually thinking about what she is doing 27 years later on.” That sequel was likewise canceled.
In 2021, Seth himself spoke about the canceled follow up. “Its funny, when I had fulfilled with Tim about it last, and were talking about 5 years ago at this point, the factor that its so tough to get going is since so lots of individuals enjoy it and due to the fact that there are 10 million methods to get that follow up incorrect and 4 methods to get it right,” he discussed to Collider in Oct. 2021. “Its such a really great needle to thread that I definitely like didnt get it there, on the script side.
