Johnny Depp wasn't in the original Beetlejuice, and had Beetlejuice 2 arrived during the height of his partnership with Tim Burton — who is returning to direct — it's a safe bet he would have been cast.
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.
Burton, much like Depp, considers the similarities between himself and the popular Hollywood name as attributes that facilitated their friendship and working relationship so well.
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.
OFFICIAL! Tim Burton Finally Announces Johnny In BeetleJuice 2 Movie!
Are Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder married?
Actor Keanu Reeves suggested this week that he's actually married to actress Winona Ryder. That's despite the fact that Reeves has been in a relationship with girlfriend Alexandra Grant since at least 2019, and Winona Ryder has been in a relationship with boyfriend Scott Mackinlay Hahn since 2011.
Why did Tim Burton and Johnny Depp stop working together?
Depp was collaborating with Burton since 2005, but he was also working on the Pirates of Caribbean franchise at the same time. Perhaps Depp decided that he needed a break. Another possibility is that, since Depp had already voiced a Tim Burton character in Corpse Bride, the director didn't want any vocal overlap.
It was something I could feel. He liked the characters, he was interested in acting for the art of it, not the business of it. It was exciting to see somebody play different things, the idea of this transformation from film to film always excited me."
Burton wanted Depp because he felt he had the potential to portray dark but tender characters, and indeed he was right: the movie catapulted Depp to absolute success. From then on, and every few years, the duo has released mostly highly successful collaborations.
Tim Burton's original choice for the titular role in Beetlejuice was Sammy Davis Jr., but studio executives didn't agree with the casting choice. Beetlejuice is a mischievous and cunning character from the Netherworld, known for his iconic green hair and striped suit.
The Beetlejuice town is indeed a real place. The movie was set in the fictional village of Winter River, Connecticut; however, all the outdoor film scenes took place in East Corinth, Vermont. The main street bisecting the town also goes by most of the film's featured locations.
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.
"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..."
The Pirates of the Caribbean star is reportedly dating lawyer Joelle Rich from his UK legal team that represented him in his libel lawsuits against British tabloid The Sun in 2020, per People. (His fans were shipping him with the wrong lawyer, apparently.)
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Johnny Depp's net worth was $150 million in 2022. However, as of 2023, it has grown to an impressive $210 million. This increase can be attributed to recent legal victories and upcoming acting projects that have helped boost his earnings.
What was Tim Burton relationship with Johnny Depp?
Prior to the televised case, though, when Burton was asked about Depp's controversies, the director always commented on how he loves and trusts his creative partner. In short, the two are likely still friends, and this means that Burton and Depp may reunite for a film or television project soon enough.
Why is Helena Bonham Carter in every movie with Johnny Depp?
Why are Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in the same movies? They started out being in the same movies because Johnny became friends with Tim Burton and starred in a bunch of his movies. Helena Bonham Carter and Burton were in a romantic relationship between 2001 and 2014.
Burton believes that the entertainment landscape has shifted to the point where it no longer makes sense for him to collaborate with the entertainment giant. He explained that his experience working on “Dumbo” made him realize that Disney had gotten too big for him.
Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton were together from 2001 to 2014, when they announced their separation. The former couple also share son Billy, 19, and daughter Nell, 15.
An anonymous source revealed that Winona "had a respectful relationship with Johnny for years [after their split], but she soured on any idea of an acting reunion after Johnny hooked up with Amber."
Winona Ryder , who has no kids herself, said she found it “strange” to quickly develop a strong maternal bond with her on-screen children Noah Scnapp and Charlie Heaton. Actor Winona Ryder says she feels like a mother to her young Stranger Things co-stars.
