Key Takeaways:
– Beetlejuice's long-awaited sequel is all set to hit the theaters on September 6th.
– Tim Burton has maintained Beetlejuice's character to be as politically incorrect as it was in 1988 when played by Michael Keaton.
– After decades in development, Beetlejuice 2 finally gets realized, penned by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, and produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B.
– Keaton is back as Beetlejuice, joined by Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe.
Now, hold on to your seats, folks! Our favorite mischievous spirit, Beetlejuice, is back – and guess what? He's just as politically incorrect as he was in the classic 1988 movie. So, Beetlejuice fans, mark your calendars for September 6th!
Tim Burton's Take on Beetlejuice's Character
In an interview with Collider, director Tim Burton guaranteed that Beetlejuice is unchanged, despite 36 years having passed since we first fell in love with the troublesome ghost. He shared a good laugh with Michael Keaton, who again took on the role of Beetlejuice, over the fact that the character has remained the same political incorrectness he embodied back when we first met him.
The Journey Towards Beetlejuice 2
The journey towards Beetlejuice 2 hasn't been easy. The sequel was stuck in production purgatory for years before finally making headway. Fact is, in 1990, Jonathan Gems had started drafting a sequel named ‘Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian,' but it never got off the ground.
Jumping to 2011, Seth Grahame-Smith was brought in to pen a new take on the sequel. Then in 2017, Mike Vukadinovich was called in for a draft revamp. Fast forward to now, it's Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the creative brains behind ‘Wednesday,' who've successfully written a screenplay that's made it to the screen!
Who's On Board?
The sequel assembled a stellar cast wherein Keaton, of course, leads as Beetlejuice. The team also includes the talented Winona Ryder, returning as Lydia Deetz, Beetlejuice's initial earthly nemesis. We've also got familiar faces like Catherine O'Hara back as Delia, Lydia's stepmother.
New faces include Jenna Ortega as Lydia's daughter Astrid, Justin Theroux playing Lydia's fiancé Rory, the ever-gorgeous Monica Bellucci as Beetlejuice's wife, and the versatile Willem Dafoe in the role of a law enforcement officer from the afterlife.
Beetlejuice 2 Plot: What to Expect?
According to the official plot summary, Beetlejuice 2 follows three generations of the Deetz family as they return to Winter River following an unexpected family loss. When Lydia's rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, stumbles upon the town's mysterious model in their attic, she accidentally opens the gateway to the afterlife, and trouble starts brewing in both worlds.
The question remains though: when will someone unintentionally utter Beetlejuice's name three times and set the notorious spirit loose to wreak his original brand of chaos?
In conclusion, got your Beetlejuice excitement stirred yet? We're super thrilled for Beetlejuice's return and can't wait to see him working his mischievous charm again, just like old times. Let us know your thoughts and if you're as excited as we are!
