Warner Bros. has released the trailer of the highly anticipated sequel to the classic dark comedy ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.’
If you loved Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and all things about Beetlejuice, you are going to love the new trailer for Beetlejuice 2.
It’s been 35 years since Tim Burton’s beloved film Beetlejuice hit theaters, and talks of a sequel have been occurring pretty much ever since.
Cast of the Beetlejuice sequel
Michael Keaton’s return as the foul mouthed monster is joined by the return of Winona Ryder’s sweet Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O’Hara’s Delia Deetz. Except this time, we also get to see Lydia’s daughter, Astrid Deetz, played by ‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega.
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Ortega is not the only new addition to this awesomely sinister story. Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci and Justin Theroux are the new cast members for ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’.
When was the Beetlejuice sequel announced?
At a panel at the 2023 Cinema-Con, Warner Bros. announced that the sequel was officially in development and on Nov 30, 2023. Tim Burton, the film’s director, announced that filming on the movie had wrapped.
When did the Beetlejuice sequel begin shooting?
The film started production on May 10, 2023, in the UK. When the SAG-AFTRA strike began, the movie only had two days of shooting left to complete. Filming recommenced in November and Burton announced it had wrapped on Nov. 30.
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Beetlejuice director Tim Burton shared an update about the forthcoming sequel via Instagram in November. “Just finished shooting Beetlejuice. Thank you to everyone involved,” he wrote.
Who wrote Beetlejuice 2?
The sequel is from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on a story by Seth Grahame-Smith.
There’s a long history of trying to get the sequel made. Shortly after Beetlejuice became a success, director Tim Burton hired British screenwriter Jonathan Gems (Mars Attacks) to write a screenplay called ‘Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian.’
What did Tim Burton said about the movie?
During a September interview with The Independent, Burton said that he tried to make Beetlejuice 2 “in the same spirit” as the original fantasy horror comedy.
“I really enjoyed it,” he said. “I tried to strip everything and go back to the basics of working with good people and actors and puppets. It was kind of like going back to why I liked making movies.”
What Is the Plot of ‘Beetlejuice 2?’
Beetlejuice 2 cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos teased details about the sequel’s story during an August conversation with The Wrap.
“At its heart, Beetlejuice is a story about a family,” Zambarloukos said. “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 plot would involve the Deetzes in Hawaii, where Charles’ real estate development company is building a resort on an ancient burial ground. Hijinks would have no doubt ensued. Both Keaton and Ryder agreed to this sequel as long as Burton-directed, but Burton went with Batman Returns instead. By the time he returned to Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian it was already the mid-‘90s and enthusiasm had waned.
What’s in the trailer of Beetlejuice 2?
There are two trailer of ‘Beetlejuice 2’ which was released. The first one dropped in March and is about a minute long. It features Astrid riding her bike through town, then eventually summoning Beetlejuice while a choir sings a haunting version of “Day-O,” a song returning from the original.
But the second trailer gives a bit more context. The trailer shows the Deetz family move back into their infamous Winter River home after a sudden death in the family. Lydia’s rebellious daughter, Astrid, discovers a secret portal to the afterlife in the basement, she starts to say the name of the shapeshifting ghoul three times.
“Beetlejuice..Beetlejuice..Beetlejuice”
The mischievous spirit suddenly reappears and delivers the iconic line, “The Juice is loose!”
He also says to Lydia, “I’m going to make you so happy”. Lydia says, “Be warned, it’s intense,” at the beginning of the trailer.
What is the Official Title for ‘Beetlejuice 2?’
The film’s first poster was released in January 2024 and revealed that the movie’s official title is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, seemingly a play on how the titular ghost’s name needs to be called multiple times in order for him to be summoned.
The plot of the original movie
The original film follows a recently deceased couple, Adam and Barbara Maitland (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis), as they navigate the afterlife and try to spook the tacky new owners of their home, the Deetzes (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones), into leaving. After their efforts fail, they hire a self-proclaimed “bio-exorcist” named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), whose shenanigans become dangerous for both the Maitlands and the Deetz’s daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder).
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ or ‘Beetlejuice 2’ comes out in theatres September 6, 2024.
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