We have finally got to see Michael Keaton reprising his role of titular green-haired ghost in Beetlejuice 2 which is officially titled as Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Directed by Tim Burton, the movie also stars Winona Ryder, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, and Willem Dafoe. It’s been 36 years since we saw Keaton in Beetlejuice in 1988 and fans are quite happy to see him back. Meanwhile, in an interview, Keaton spoke if it was an easy decision for him to come back for the role.
Michael Keaton Talked About His Confusion of Doing Beetlejuice 2
Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). Image Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh/ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
Yes, we all agree that we were waiting for this to happen and become nostalgic by seeing Michael Keaton in a sequel to the original Beetlejuice. But its was not a quick yes move from Keaton.
Speaking about the cameo with Josh Horowitz for a Happy Sad Confused podcast interview, Michael Keaton reflected on how director Tim Burton and he were initially hesitant to do this sequel .Keaton said,
“It was a long time, years and years of Tim and I discussing, dropping it, going off to other things, saying ‘should we?’ Then it was a no, then it was a yes, then it was a no”. Keaton said he and Tim Burton were “cautious about even talking about it”.
Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice (1988)
While talking about Burton’s process, Keaton said,
“There are certain things he can’t explain, and it’s really hard for him to explain, so, then when you see it and you show up, you go ‘oh, I see it, I get it‘”.
In an interview with PEOPLE, while speaking about the initial stages of making the film, Keaton said:
“We thought, ‘You got to get this right. Otherwise, just don’t do it. Let’s just go on with our lives and do other things.’ So I was hesitant and cautious, and [Burton] was probably equally as hesitant and cautious over all these years,” he said. “Once we got there, I said, ’OK, let’s just go for it. Let’s just see if we can do it, if we can pull this off.’” (Via The Hollywood Reporter)
Burton, last November said that he had finished doing the sequel after the delay caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Everything We Know About Beetlejuice 2
Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, and Jenna Ortega in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). Image Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh/ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
The hype for Jenna Ortega starrer Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is on and fans build much anticipation for the film. Along with Keaton and Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara and Winona Ryder will also return as stepmother and stepdaughter Delia Deetz and Lydia Deetz, respectively.
According to the synopsis,
“After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.“
“With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.” (Via PEOPLE)
While speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Tim Burton confirmed Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will center on “bringing together three generations of Deetz women,” putting the focus on Lydia.
The first film is currently available to rent and buy on Prime Video. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is set for release on Sept. 6.
