Despite his vital role, Keaton only had a little over 17 minutes of screen time in 1988's Beetlejuice (via Huff Post), which is far lower than expected for a movie named after the character. In total, Beetlejuice is 92 minutes long, making Keaton's limited screen time even more glaring.

Who was Tim Burton's first choice to play Beetlejuice?

Burton's original choice for Beetlejuice was Sammy Davis, Jr. The producers also considered Dudley Moore and Sam Kinison for the role, but Geffen suggested Keaton. Burton was unfamiliar with Keaton's work, but was quickly convinced.

Who turned down the role of Beetlejuice?

Other Betelgeuses.

He offered the role to Arnold Schwarzenegger (who turned it down because he was committed to The Running Man. Other considerations were Sammy Davis, Jr., Dudley Moore, and Sam Kinison (whose agent never relayed the interest to the comic).

How much of Beetlejuice was improv?

He said that when he first showed up to the set as Beetlejuice, the crew was chanting: "Juice, Juice, Juice!" This got Keaton excited for his role. Michael Keaton ad-libbed 90% of his lines.

How old was Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice?

She was fifteen, she turned sixteen on the movie. She was a prodigy. From a very young age, she was an old soul. She really got the words and the imagery.

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What was Beetlejuice before he died?

We know that Beetlejuice used to work as the assistant to the caseworker Juno, which means he killed himself, since all undead civil servants committed suicide. Beetlejuice was Bozman, and he killed himself after his building was completed in 1835.

Why was Sophia fired from Beetlejuice?

"Sophia has decided to exercise her contractual out to pursue television work." Presley Ryan is playing the role of Lydia through this weekend, and the production plans to announce a new Lydia next week. It's unusual for a star to exit a Broadway production with no advance warning.

Why was Lydia suicidal in Beetlejuice?

But Lydia's obsession with the dead does have a bit of a downside. She gets so sad and disgusted with her parents at one point that she decides to commit suicide so that she can join the Maitlands: LYDIA: He told me that if I let him out he would take me to the other side to find you. BARBARA: No, Lydia, we're dead.

Why is Beetlejuice called Beetlejuice?

The studio was worried about the movie's success, especially because of its confusing title, as "Beetlejuice" is a play on Betelgeuse, the real spelling of the name of the bio-exorcist and the name of a star constellation. According to IndieWire, Warner Bros. begged Burton to change the name.

How scary is Beetlejuice?

Violence & Scariness

The main characters are ghosts and the entire film has an eerie mood. Plenty of scary/cartoonishly gory moments, such as a woman blowing cigarette smoke out of her slit throat. An afterlife waiting room holds people in various states of death, including states implying violent deaths.

Are Adam and Barbara alive at the end of Beetlejuice?

What Happens To Adam & Babara After Lydia Saves Them (Yes, They're Still Dead) Adam and Babara were almost exorcised in Beetlejuice's ending, which would have destroyed their ghosts and prematurely ended their afterlife.

Was Jim Carrey a Beetlejuice?

Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Christopher Lloyd, Jim Carrey, Tim Curry, Jack Nicholson, Bill Murray, Robert DeNiro and John Cleese were all considered to play Betelgeuse. This is Michael Keaton's favorite film of his own.

Is Robert Downey Jr in Beetlejuice 2?

"With Beetlejuice now on the loose in Los Angles, California where Lydia's husband 'Alex Loughty' (Robert Downey Jr.) works, the Loughty Family must come together to defeat the ghost with the most once again..."

What actor was in Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice?

Amazon.com: Edward Scissorhands & Beetlejuice Johnny Depp Tim Burton Fantasy Action set : Movies & TV.

Is Helena Bonham Carter in Beetlejuice 2?

Beetlejuice 2 Proves Tim Burton Has Finally Replaced Johnny Depp & Helena Bonham Carter - IMDb.

Is there anything inappropriate in Beetlejuice?

Not much. There's one f-bomb and a couple of swear words however nothing too intense. Drinking/smoking:3/10 One women smokes and some adults drink wine. Nothing bad.

Does Lydia actually marry Beetlejuice?

Lydia and Charles return to the house while Beetlejuice is planning to kill everyone. Lydia tricks Beetlejuice by agreeing to marry him, as Charles, Delia, and the Maitlands get him ready ("Creepy Old Guy"). The wedding brings Beetlejuice to life, allowing Lydia to kill him again.

Why can Lydia see ghosts Beetlejuice?

Summary. Lydia Deetz could see the dead in Beetlejuice because she wasn't afraid of death, unlike the other living characters who were arrogant and ignored their own mortality. Lydia's fascination with morbid topics and her desire to live with the ghosts in the attic further solidify her lack of fear towards death.

Who is the old smoking lady in Beetlejuice?

Sylvia Sidney (born Sophia Kosow; August 8, 1910 – July 1, 1999) was an American stage, screen and film actress whose career spanned over 70 years. She rose to prominence in dozens of leading roles in the 1930s.

Did Beetlejuice actually go to Juilliard?

Pre-Beetlejuice

Parts of his qualifications including attending Julliard, graduating from Harvard, and extensive travel are all real life accomplishments.

Why does Beetlejuice want to marry Lydia?

Feeling alone and betrayed again, Beetlejuice talks with his clones about how he wants to leave the house to finally connect with people now that he can be seen. To achieve this, he decides to trick Lydia into marrying him, which will allow him to roam free in the living world ("That Beautiful Sound" (reprise)).

What couple died in Beetlejuice?

Despite the fact that Tim Burton's original Beetlejuice film kicks off with the deaths of Barbara and Adam Maitland, the 1988 horror-comedy didn't feature a funeral scene. Rather, the movie jumped straight from their deaths on the bridge to the couple returning to their home and discovering that they were dead.

How did Beetlejuice lose his memory?

After being hit on the head by a falling satellite, Beetlejuice has (naturally!) somehow lost his memory, so he, Lydia and a Neitherworld psychiatrist must travel into Beetlejuice's body to ...

How old is Lydia in Beetlejuice?

While Lydia Deetz's age was never explicitly stated in Beetlejuice, she's confirmed to be a high school student who is likely about 16 years old, which was Winona Ryder's age when the original 1988 movie was released.