‘Beetlejuice’: Michael Keaton returns in Tim Burton sequel teaser
Michael Keaton reprises his title role in the supernatural comedy sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” co-starring Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega.
Say his name three times, and he will be summoned.
Michael Keaton is back as everyone’s favorite rambunctious spirit in Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”
Warner Bros. released the first teaser trailer for the sequel to the 1988 horror-comedy classic Thursday. The clip opens with “Scream” actress Jenna Ortega riding on a bike past Miss Shannon’s School for Girls. A children’s choir then sings an eerie cover of Jamaican folk song “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” at what appears to be a funeral, attended by Ortega and “Beetlejuice” alums Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara.
The trailer ominously concludes with a horrified Ryder coming face-to-face with the ghoulish Betelgeuse himself.
“The juice is loose,” Keaton as Betelgeuse says with a mischievous grin.
See first-look photos at ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
Warner Bros. released two photos offering a sneak peek at the upcoming film, including one with Keaton donning his character’s striped black-and-white suit and frizzy hair. Fans were greeted with a splash of nostalgia as the star looked just like his ghostly self again.
The studio also revealed a photo of fellow returning cast members, “Schitt’s Creek” O’Hara and “Stranger Things” star Ryder, as well as newcomers Justin Theroux (“The Leftovers”) and Ortega (“Wednesday”). The four are seen standing side by side in stylish black attire at what could be a cemetery.
Who are the characters in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’?
Ryder will reprise her leading role as Lydia Deetz while O’Hara returns to play her mother Delia Deetz. Ortega, who has experience in haunted roles after playing Wednesday Addams in Burton’s Netflix series, will portray Lydia’s daughter Astrid. Theroux will play Rory, with few details known on his role.
Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe will also appear in the film. The “Spiderman” actor told Variety in November that he is playing a police officer and a former B-movie action star in the afterlife.
Keaton’s return to the franchise comes after he portrayed his Batman once again in DC’s “The Flash” last year.
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When does the ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel come out?
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will hit theaters on Sept. 6, 2024.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ cast
Below are the cast of the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:”
- Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice
- Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz
- Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz
- Jenna Ortega as Astrid
- Justin Theroux as Rory
- Willem Dafoe
- Monica Bellucci
What is ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ about?
The sequel to ‘Beetlejuice’ will follow the Deetz family after a death leads to the return of Beetlejuice.
The original film follows the deceased Barbara and Adam Maitland played by Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin, who hire the titular demon to get the Deetz family out of their home.
Sequel comes after failed attempt and years of talk
Production for the film began in 2023 after years of talks and a failed attempt titled “Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian.”
In 2019, Burton told USA TODAY that he doubted the sequel would come into fruition, despite the movie spawning a Broadway musical that year.
Contributing: Brendan Morrow and Edward Segarra
