Get Ready for Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Heads up, movie fans! Your favorite ghostly classic, Beetlejuice, is making a comeback with a bang. Yep, you read that right. The sequel, Beetljuice Beetlejuice, to Tim Burton’s wildly popular 1988 flick, will be hitting movie theaters on September 6th. Gear up for some gripping entertainment!
Winona Ryder is Lydia Deetz Again!
Well, here’s more good news! Seasoned actress Winona Ryder is ready to win your hearts again, reviving her unforgettable role as Lydia Deetz. And, this is her first-ever character return in a sequel. Pretty cool, right?
Ryder’s Attachment to Lydia Deetz
What makes this sequel even more special? Ryder loves the character Lydia so much that she even set conditions before signing the hit Netflix series Stranger Things in 2015. She told the show’s creators that she needed to keep her schedule free if the Beetlejuice sequel ever became reality. Now, that’s some true dedication!
The Bumpy Road to Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
It wasn’t easy to produce the sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. This project was stuck in development limbo for many years, with contributions coming from several writers and contributors. But now, thanks to Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the saga finally sees the light of day.
Where was Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Filmed?
Shot in London before heading to Vermont and Massachusetts, the upcoming sequel is produced by Brad Pitt’s Plan B.
Teaser of the Plot
Ready for a sneak-peek? The sequel sees Beetlejuice back in action after a family tragedy brings three generations of the Deetz back to Winter River. Young Astrid, Lydia’s daughter, stumbles upon a mysterious model in the attic and unknowingly sparks chaos. With troubles brewing, it’s time for Beetlejuice to cause his trademark havoc.
Star-Studded Cast Returns
Not just Winona, we’ve got a host of stars reprising their roles, including Catherine O’Hara as Lydia’s stepmom Delia, and, of course, Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice himself. Other notable names include Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, and Arthur Conti.
Anticipating Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
Excited for the Beetlejuice sequel? Awesome! How about the fact that Winona Ryder prioritized this movie over Stranger Things? Love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Let the countdown to September 6th begin!
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