Fans eagerly anticipating the return of the iconic “Beetlejuice” character can now catch a fresh and very quick glimpse of Michael Keaton reprising his role in the upcoming “Beetlejuice 2”, thanks to newly surfaced behind-the-scenes videos. Shared on social media, these snippets offer a peek into Tim Burton’s vision for the sequel, featuring Jenna Ortega as Astrid, Lydia’s daughter. There is a chance that these videos will be removed from social media like the last image of Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice.
The film not only promises to retain the original’s quirky charm but also delves deeper into family dynamics. Haris Zambarloukos, the film’s cinematographer had this to say about the story: “At its heart Beetlejuice [2] is a story about a family, and now it’s 30 years later and what are the intricacies and the human condition in keeping a family together all that time set in the craziest world possible? That’s why I choose projects. That human connection for me is always at the forefront.”
The cast features Winona Ryder returning as Lydia Deetz, alongside Monica Bellucci as Beetlejuice’s wife and Willem Dafoe in the role of a ghoulish law enforcement officer in the Neitherworld. Scriptwriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, alongside Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg, weave this family-centric narrative, while Danny Elfman’s return to score the film adds to its anticipated charm.
As we await the movie’s release on September 6, 2024, these behind-the-scenes glimpses build excitement. The blend of familiar faces and new twists sets the stage for a film that aims to balance nostalgia with fresh storytelling, all under Burton’s unique directorial eye.
The first video below shows the quick glimpse of Michael Keaton. When previously talking about making the movie, Keaton said: “Beetlejuice is the most f*ckin’ fun you can have working, It’s so fun, it’s so great. And you know what it is? We’re doing it exactly like we did the first movie … There’s a woman in the great waiting room for the afterlife literally with a fishing line – I want people to know this because I love it – tugging on the tail of a cat to make it move.”
Behind the scenes footage of BEETLEJUICE 2!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/dE8Irmf4Ib
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My beautiful little Jenna Ortega on the set of "Beetlejuice 2" 💖 pic.twitter.com/RtsCZU2ASq
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Behind scenes of Beetlejuice 2 of with Jenna ortega pic.twitter.com/RbiQnOkshl
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