Key Takeaways:
– Entertainment Weekly releases first look images of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Tim Burton's much-anticipated sequel to Beetlejuice
– Images reveal return of Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder to their iconic roles, along with Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux appearing in new character roles
– The movie is set to hit theatres on September 6
Anticipation Builds as “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” First Look Images Released
Entertainment Weekly has given fans a thrilling peek into “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the hotly awaited sequel from celebrated director Tim Burton. These first-look images show Michael Keaton reprising his beloved role as the titular “ghost with the most,” while Winona Ryder is back as Lydia Deetz.
The Long Road to Sequel
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” took decades in development before finally seeing the light of day. The sequel started taking shape back in 1990 when Jonathan Gems was roped in to pen a first draft titled “Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian.” After several rewrites and turned down offers, Seth Grahame-Smith was hired in 2011 to write the sequel's new version. Mike Vukadinovich was later brought onboard for script rewrites in 2017.
Penning the Screenplay
The screenplay for the filmed sequel, “Beetlejuice 2,” was written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, co-creators and co-showrunners of “Wednesday.” While plot details remain enigmatic, we know that the production, facilitated by Brad Pitt's Plan B, was shot in London, and later moved to Vermont and Massachusetts.
New Faces Join the Roster
Joining Keaton and Ryder are new faces Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux in character roles. Monica Bellucci features as Beetlejuice's wife, and Willem Dafoe takes on the role of a law enforcement officer in the afterlife. Ortega's character is disclosed as Lydia's daughter, Astrid. About Theroux's character, we only know his name, Rory, so far.
Save the Date
As anticipation escalates, theaters are set to be haunted by “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on September 6. As fans continue to wait for the upcoming trailer, these recently unveiled images are sure to boost their excitement.
The resurrection of the classic Beetlejuice universe with unique additions guarantees to take viewers on a thrilling trip into the supernatural. Fans, old and new, are eagerly looking forward to Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder breathing life into their much-loved characters once again. Mark your calendars and prepare for a hearty dose of nostalgic sentimentality and new exciting narratives with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”
