Beetlejuice 2 is an upcoming movie that is a sequel to the 1988 comedy horror film Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the titular ghost. The sequel will also feature Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Jenna Ortega as the Deetz family, who move to Hawaii and encounter a new supernatural threat. The movie is expected to be released on September 6, 2024.
Here are some of the things you should know about Beetlejuice 2:
Beetlejuice 2 movie
Who has written the script of Beetlejuice 2?
The movie has been in development for a long time, with various writers and directors attached to the project over the years. The original script was titled Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian and was written by Jonathan Gems in 1990. However, Burton and Keaton became busy with other projects and the script was shelved. In 2011, Seth Grahame-Smith, who worked with Burton on Dark Shadows and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, wrote a new story for the sequel, which was later revised by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the creators of Smallville.
What is the release date of Beetlejuice 2?
What is the cast memebers of Beetlejuice 2?
The movie will feature some new characters, such as Beetlejuice’s wife, played by Monica Bellucci, and a ghost detective, played by Willem Dafoe. The movie will also introduce Astrid Deetz, the daughter of Lydia and a new love interest for Beetlejuice, played by Jenna Ortega.
The movie will have a different tone and style from the original, as Burton explained in an interview: “It’s not a remake or a reboot, it’s a continuation of the story, but with a different vibe. It’s more of a tropical horror comedy, with a lot of Hawaiian culture and mythology. It’s also more action-packed and colorful, with a lot of CGI and special effects. It’s still funny and scary, but in a different way.”
Beetlejuice 2 Featuring iconic characters
The movie will pay homage to the original, with references and Easter eggs for the fans. For example, the movie will feature the iconic song “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” by Harry Belafonte, which was used in the original film’s dinner scene. The movie will also bring back some of the original actors, such as Glenn Shadix, who played Otho, the interior designer and paranormal expert, and Jeffrey Jones, who played Charles Deetz, the father of Lydia.
Who is producing Beetlejuice 2?
The movie will be produced by Plan B Entertainment, Tim Burton Productions, and The Geffen Company, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie will have a budget of $150 million, making it one of the most expensive comedy films ever made. The movie will be filmed in various locations, such as East Corinth, Vermont, where the original film’s fictional town of Winter River was set, and Hawaii, where the sequel’s story takes place.
Trailer of Beetlejuice 2
These are some of the things you should know about Beetlejuice 2, the upcoming sequel to the classic horror comedy film Beetlejuice. Are you excited to see it?
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