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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 scare away a household now residing in their home. They reach an over-the-top bio-exorcist named Betelgeuse, however his antics just make complex matters.
Beetlejuice 2 was officially confirmed in February 2022, per Deadline, with Brad Pitts Plan B Entertainment producing along with Warner Bros. From the release date to the cast and team, Hollywood Life has assembled everything to learn about the highly-anticipated follow up.
Beetlejuice was released in 1998 and has actually become a Halloween favorite (Photo: Everett Collection).
Beetlejuice 2 Cast & & Crew.
The initial Beetlejuice stars Catherine OHara and Jeffrey Jones as Delia and Charles Deetz, who move into the Maitlands old house and end up being terrorized by Betelgeuse. Winona Ryder plays their goth teenage child, Lydia Deetz, who ends up being friends with the friendly Maitland ghosts.
Up until now, 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 coming back!
” 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 speaking about it years and years back, never informing any person. Weve both stated were doing it often times. We both agreed, if it occurs, it has to be done as near the method we made it the first time. Making things up, making stuff take place, riffing and improvising, but actually handmade things like people producing things with their hands and constructing something.” He included, “Its the most fun Ive had working on a film in I cant tell you the length of time.”.
“I enjoy Lydia Deetz so much. “I would be really interested in what she is doing 27 years later.”.
Other cast members returns have yet to be revealed. Alecs return is questionable due to the debate from the Rust shooting incident. Geena Davis return is likewise unclear, however she informed PEOPLE in 2022 that she “would, of course, like to review” the character.
Jenna Ortega at the Wednesday best. (Shutterstock).
In March 2023, it was reported by The Hollywood Reporter that Wednesday breakout star Jenna Ortega was in talk with join the sequel. Her casting was validated in April 2023 at CinemaCon. Jenna will play Astrid in the motion picture.
” I dont know how much Im enabled to say, however I am Lydia Deetzs child, so Ill offer that away,” she informed Vanity Fair. And its likewise actually strange because 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 any person who is and loves the character delighted to see her again.”.
The sequel marks Jennas second project with Burton, who directed the Beetlejuice follow up. The popular filmmaker has actually been asked about having Johnny Depp star in Beetlejuice 2 and didnt deny anything when he spoke with MTV about the possibility in 2012. Tim and Johnny enjoy working together and have already brought unbelievable movies to the screen, such as Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hallow, Charlie & & The Chocolate Factory, and Sweeney Todd. Nevertheless, Johnnys possible function may remain in jeopardy due to the fact that of his defamation trial versus Amber Heard, which has affected his career.
The Maitlands are played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis. (Photo: Everett Collection).
Tim is noted as the movies director per IMDb, and he has actually verified his interest in the past. In 2015, he informed Collider he would sign on to direct a sequel if it made good sense. “This is the important things, its something that Im interested in, however theres numerous stories [online], dumping Michael Keaton for Johnny Depp and this or that, and Ive talked to these individuals and they didnt wan na hear this so they just comprised a story,” he pushed.
” But the truth of it is I have spoken to Michael and I have spoken to Winona, Ive spoken with a couple of people,” he continued. “Its something that I really would like to perform in the best scenarios, however its one of those films where it needs to be right. Its not a type of a movie that cries out [for a follow up], its not the Beetlejuice trilogy. So its something that if the aspects are right– due to the fact that I do love the character and Michaels incredible as that character, so yeah well see. Theres absolutely nothing concrete yet.” Thats certainly promising!
Michael shared a similar sentiment when he discussed the prospective sequel in 2016. “Its possible that ship has sailed,” he informed Variety. “The only method to do it is to do it. Much of it was improvised, and so much was magnificently handcrafted by the artist that is Tim Burton. If you cant get near that, you leave it alone.”.
In addition, Geena revealed that she “would naturally like to revisit” Beetlejuice in an October 2022 chat with PEOPLE, but likewise said she has no details about the follow up and has not yet been gotten in touch with about it. “I desire to play every character Ive ever played once again,” she included. As mentioned in the past, 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.
On July 5, Jenna and Winona were spotted shooting what appears to be a wedding scene for the follow up. Jenna remained in full wedding clothes, including a white tulle gown with some added pink coloring, a wedding veil, and more. Winona was concealed in a black parka as she prepared to movie a scene. Recording covered in November 2023.
The first look at the movie dropped in March 2024, per Entertainment Weekly. The scene still showed Michael, Jenna, Winona and Justin Theroux.
The Link To The Original Beetlejuice.
Beetlejuice (Photo: Everett Collection).
Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren composed the screenplay for the original Beetlejuice, while Tim directed. The movie was a huge hit after its 1998 release and even won the Academy Award for Best Makeup in 1999. Its success spawned various offshoots, starting with an animated TV series of the exact same name that worked on ABC, and then Fox, from 1989 to 1991. Tim produced the task. Then, numerous Beetlejuice computer game were launched, starting in 1990. The popular film was also adapted into a Broadway phase musical that opened in April 2019. The program closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic however reopened at the Marquis Theatre in April 2022.
No plot details have been exposed for Beetlejuice 2. It would make good sense for the follow up to occur lots of years after the events of the very first film. Spoiler alert: Beetlejuice ends with the Deetzes and Maitlands living in the home harmoniously, while Betelgeuse ends up in the afterlife waiting space and gets his head shrunk by a witch doctor.
Production Trivia.
Its been a long road to Beetlejuice 2. Plans for the follow up began in 1990 when Tim hired Jonathan Gems to write a 2nd film called Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian, per ScreenRant. It wouldve focused on the Deetzes moving to Hawaii, where they are haunted by a spirit. Michael and Winona consented to the follow up, however, Tim ended up being distracted with directing Batman Returns, which starred Michael as the renowned caped-crusader. Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian was eventually shelved entirely by 1997.
Betelgeuse awaits his ticket to be called into the afterlife waiting room (Photo: Everett Collection).
Plans for a various follow up started up in 2011. Winona even gushed about the sequel in a 2013 interview with The Daily Beast. That follow up was likewise canceled.
In 2021, Seth himself spoke about the canceled follow up. “Its funny, when I had actually consulted with Tim about it last, and were discussing five years ago at this point, the reason that its so hard to get going is due to the fact that many people love it and because there are 10 million methods to get that sequel wrong and 4 methods to get it right,” he explained to Collider in Oct. 2021. “Its such a very fine needle to thread that I definitely like didnt get it there, on the script side. I didnt thread the needle. There are things that were cool and some fascinating concepts. Ive certainly mentally moved on from it and simply stated, If it occurs at some point, it takes place.”.
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Jenna Ortega, one of Hollywoods brightest young stars, is playing the daughter of Winona Ryders character, Lydia Deetz, while Winona will repeat her iconic role. Michael Keaton is fitting up as Betelgeuse when again. The movie, which is formally entitled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, will be launched in theaters on September 6, 2024.
The movie, which is officially titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, will be launched in theaters on September 6, 2024. The sequel marks Jennas 2nd job with Burton, who directed the Beetlejuice sequel. Geena exposed that she “would of course like to review” Beetlejuice in an October 2022 chat with PEOPLE, however also stated she has no information about the follow up and has actually not yet been gotten in touch with about it. As pointed out previously, Plan B Entertainment and Warner Bros. will produce Beetlejuice 2.
Production began on Beetlejuice 2 in May 2023 in the middle of the ongoing authors strike.
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