Beetlejuice Beetlejuicestar Michael Keaton has weighed in on the possibility of returning to his iconic role one more time. After originating the role in 1988, he recently reprised the character of the iconic bio-exorcist Betelgeuse in the 2024 Tim Burton legacy sequel, which reunited Keaton with original cast members Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara reprising their roles as Lydia and Delia Deetz respectively alongside a cast of franchise newcomers that includes Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux and Jenna Ortega. Although the movie was a critical and commercial hit, so far thepossibleBeetlejuice 3has not been greenlit.
E! Newshas now shared an interview with Michael Keaton from the red carpet for the new movieGoodrich. During their conversation, they asked if the star would return forBeetlejuice 3, which has not yet been officially greenlit. Keaton responded in the affirmative,succinctly saying “Oh yeah, I’d do it every year, yeah.“This is in keeping with his previous comments about the role, including stating thatBeetlejuiceis his favorite movie that he has ever made.
What This Means For Beetlejuice 3
The Sequel Still Might Not Happen
This new comment from theBeetlejuice Beetlejuicestarindicates thatthere is already major interest in the franchise continuingfrom some of the most important talent in the franchise. However, Burton himself has previously expressed hesitation about the possibility of making a third movie. While he has also implied that one should never say never, he toldVarietyin August that “I don’t know” about the project in addition to “noticably squirm[ing]” at the idea of an extended franchise when speaking withTotal Filmthat same month.
[Beetlejuice Beetlejuice] is a very viable prospect for a continuation.
However, should Keaton’s enthusiasm get Burton on board to make another installment, it seemshighly likely that it would be able to get made. Although the 2024 sequel had a budget of $100 million, which was more than six times the original 1988 movie’s $15 million, theBeetlejuice Beetlejuicebox officehas grossed more than $400 million at the time of writing, making it a substantial hit. That total, plus its Certified Fresh 77% score on Rotten Tomatoes, makes it a very viable prospect for a continuation.
Our Take On Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice 3 Comments
He Can’t Be The Only Person On Board
While Keaton’s interest is more than enough reason to make a sequel toBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, the project needs more than just his involvement in order to be perfectly satisfying. In front of the camera, the return of Catherina O’Hara, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega as the extended Deetz family would be necessary in order to provide his character with the best possible foils.The sequel would also need the involvement of Tim Burton, whose inimitable visual style is a major reason the franchise has been successful in the first place.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.
