Beetlejuice 2 Has Finished Filming, Announces Tim Burton: 'Thank You to Everyone Involved' Tommy McArdle is an editorial assistant on the Movies team at PEOPLE. Tommy joined PEOPLE in 2022.

Are they filming Beetlejuice 2?

Following the initial reports about Beetlejuice 2, we also got an estimate on when the project was looking to begin filming. The film began production on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the UK. As a result of the WGA strike and subsequent SAG-AFTRA strike, the filming was paused just two days from completion.

Will Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin be in Beetlejuice 2?

Sadly, however, Geena Davis has officially confirmed that she's not in Beetlejuice 2. Though Alec Baldwin hasn't made any comments on his role, Davis' absence all but confirms that he won't be involved in the Tim Burton sequel either.

Who is playing Beetlejuice in 2024?

Some of the stars of the original film, like Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, will reprise their roles for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Meanwhile, fresh faces like Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux will make their debut in Burton's ghoulish world.

Is the Beetlejuice 2 trailer real release date?

The first trailer for the sequel dropped on March 21 and hints at how the demon has returned to Winter River.

Watch TIM BURTON directing BEETLEJUICE 2 in Vermont

Who is playing Beetle in Beetlejuice 2?

Jenna Ortega, one of Hollywood's brightest young stars, is set to play the daughter of Winona Ryder's character, Lydia Deetz, while Winona will reprise her iconic role. Michael Keaton is suiting up as Betelgeuse once again.

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..."

Are Barbara and Adam going to be in Beetlejuice 2?

There are reasons Adam and Barbara are unlikely to show up in the follow-up. (It seems worth noting here that while they've not been confirmed to return and didn't appear in the teaser, Warner Bros. has not categorically stated they're not involved).

Whose funeral is in Beetlejuice 2?

Beetlejuice 2's Trailer Confirms Charles Deetz Died

Three generations of Deetz women gather for his funeral, suggesting that the family will stay at the old Maitland house shortly after and, unfortunately, re-encounter Beetlejuice in the attic.

Why won't the maitlands be in Beetlejuice 2?

Geena Davis confirms the Maitlands won't return in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, speculating that because ghosts don't age, it makes it difficult to explain her looking older. Michael Keaton's Beetlejuice may challenge Davis' theory, as his unique nature could explain his return.

Who won't be in Beetlejuice 2?

Geena Davis has explained why she won't be appearing in the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel. The actor, 68, starred in the 1988 film as Barbara Maitland, a young homeowner who dies in a car accident alongside her husband.

Is Tim Burton doing New Beetlejuice?

Yes! At a panel at the 2023 CinemaCon, 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.

Why is Geena Davis not in Beetlejuice 2?

Because my theory is that ghosts don't age … Not that I have.” In the original film, Davis appeared as ghost Barbara Maitland, who is seen by Winona Ryder's character, Lydia Deetz. “Our characters were stuck the way they looked when they died forever, so it's been a while, it's been a minute,” Davis said.

Who is Jenna Ortega playing in Beetlejuice?

Jenna Ortega will play Lydia Deetz's daughter in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Why is the dad not in Beetlejuice 2?

However, a representative for Jones confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he will not appear in Beetlejuice 2. It was only 21 years ago that the actor was convicted for soliciting a minor after he pleaded no contest to hiring a 14-year-old boy pose naked for photographs.

Is Johnny Depp doing any movies in 2024?

Depp voiced Johnny Puff in Puffins — a series of animated shorts — from 2020-2021 and reprised the role for the series Puffins Impossible from 2021-2022. Depp's character also appears in the 2024 animated feature Johnny Puff: Secret Mission, but the movie is still awaiting a U.S. release date.

Who is playing Beetle Beetlejuice 2?

Warner Bros. has released the trailer for Tim Burton's follow-up to his 1988 cult classic horror-comedy “Beetlejuice,” with Michael Keaton reprising his role as the ghoulish title character.

Will Winona Ryder be in Beetlejuice 2?

It's showtime! #Beetlejuice returns with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara alongside Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux. Director #TimBurton shares details about the sequel to his cult classic at the link in @entertainmentweekly's bio.

Is Jeffrey Jones going to be in Beetlejuice 2?

Jeffrey Jones, who played Winona Ryder's dad in the 1988 movie, will not be back for the Beetlejuice sequel, The Hollywood Reporter says.

How old was Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice?

Career breakthrough

Ryder was only 17 years old when she starred in "Beetlejuice." This made her one of the youngest actresses to ever star in a major Hollywood film. Her age gave her a unique advantage in the role of Lydia Deetz. Lydia is a teenage girl who is struggling to find her place in the world.

Who turned down the role of Beetlejuice?

Interestingly enough, Keaton actually turned down the role when he was first pitched the film by Burton. In a 2014 interview with Charlie Rose, he talked about his first meetings with Burton and the difficulty of understanding what the project was even attempting to do.