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 else was considered for Beetlejuice?

Other Betelgeuses.

Robin Williams was on the top of Burton's wish list. 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 old is Beetlejuice in the movie?

Beetlejuice could be 600 years old as derived from his line after scaring the Deetzes as a snake implied “I'm feeling a little anxious, if you know what I mean, It's been about 600 years.” Although his age has never been officially confirmed this line could be the best approximation of his age, which would make his ...

How long is Beetlejuice?

How long is Beetlejuice? Beetlejuice runs 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. This is a typical Broadway musical length, though musicals can run anywhere from 90 minutes to 3 hours. Intermissions are usually either 15 or 20 minutes long.

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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Who 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.

Is the couple in Beetlejuice dead?

The original Beetlejuice is a manic, macabre farce that sees the recently deceased couple Adam and Babara attempt to scare a family out of their home by hiring the eponymous “bio-exorcist.” However, things soon go awry as Beetlejuice proves unpredictable, resulting in the movie's anarchic ending.

How long were the Maitlands dead?

8 Barbara Maitland

In the original movie, Barbara conjured Beetlejuice to help scare the Deetz family away from her home, which she and Adam were stuck in for another 125 years after their death.

Is Beetlejuice OK for kids?

Enjoyable, don't show it to kids under 10.

Beetlejuice turns into a giant snake, quite scary for youngsters. Sexual:7/10 First of all, Beetlejuice is a pervert who forces Lydia to nearly marry him, and tries to kiss a mans wife. (And later lifts her skirt.)

Is Beetlejuice appropriate for a 12 year old?

“Beetlejuice” revels in being unabashedly juvenile in almost every way, its humor mined from the same sophomore vein that made “The Book of Mormon” a monster hit. The movie carried a gentle PG rating; the f-bombs and sex jokes on stage would earn this a hard PG-13.

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.

Why didn t Alec Baldwin like Beetlejuice?

“When we did Beetlejuice, I had no idea what it was about,” Baldwin explains, mirroring the confusion felt by many upon leaving the auditorium. He adds: “I thought my — all of our — careers are going to end with the release of this film. Maybe we're all going to be dead.”

Who is the Goth girl in Beetlejuice?

Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz

Known as a '90s film icon, Winona Ryder had only one film credit to her name before taking on the role as goth-teen Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice.

What town was Beetlejuice filmed in?

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.

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.

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.

Are Barbara and Adam dead in Beetlejuice?

The Maitlands reject her pleas and head to town. On the way home they swerve to avoid a dog, which sends them into a river where they drown. Unaware that they are dead, the Maitlands return to the house, unsure how they got back so quickly.

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)).

Why did Sophia leave 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.

What was the original Beetlejuice called?

Michael Keaton (Betelgeuse, a.k.a. Beetlejuice)

It's the name no one wants to say aloud — and we don't mean Voldemort. Like a child on an airplane, he's loud, obnoxious, and full of snot: It's Beetlejuice! Michael Keaton breathed life into the role of the titular deadbeat that will steal your heart (and your daughter).

Does Winona Ryder have a child?

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.

Was Johnny Depp considered for Beetlejuice?

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.

Does Winona Ryder have a husband?

While she's had many successful and long relationships, Ryder has never been married and doesn't appear to want to take that step. “I'm a serial monogamist,” she said to The Edit. “I'd rather never have been married than been divorced a few times.