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Beetlejuice 2 Finally Enters Development At WB

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Well, the impossible has finally happened: I can report that there will be a Beetlejuice 2. Warner Bros confirmed during CinemaCon 2023 that they’ve finally greenlit a script and production can begin as early as next month. That only took (looks at watch) 35 years.

There have been countless attempts at getting a sequel to Beetlejuice off the ground and none have flown. Many have tried, all have failed. Brad Pitt of all people recently tried to do it. But only one has succeeded, and though WB won’t say who, we have a good theory. Only ONE person could have moved this needle. This is what happened, folks: Harry Belafonte met Beetlejuice after dying and convinced him to book the gig.

Belafonte entered the Waiting Room for the Recently Deceased.
Beetlejuice, still waiting for his number to be called, saw him and flipped out: “HOLY MOLEY, YOU’RE HERE NOW?? I’M YOUR BIGGEST FAN!! I’ve been haunting folks to your hits forever!”
“I’m also quite a fan of yours, Beetlejuice!” Belafonte said. “But I haven’t seen you since 1988! How come you never made a second movie?”
“Huh, you think I should?” Beetlejuice pondered. “I never thought about it before.”
“Trust me, kid!” Belafonte told him. “Everyone up above has been waiting for it forever!”
“I never knew that; I’ve been stuck down here,” Beetlejuice said. “But if YOU think it’s a good idea….then why the heck not. Just for YOU, Harry.”

Michael Keaton is expected to reprise the role, not surprising as he’s been spending a lot of time reprising other ancient roles of his (that new Flash trailer is just 90% Bat-Keaton). Tim Burton is also back in the director’s chair. No word on Winona Ryder, but it’s been whispered Jenna Ortega (Burton’s own Wednesday) might be interested in playing Lydia Deetz’s daughter.

The only question now is if they can somehow make a Beetlejuice 2 that is worth a 35-year wait. We hope so. Harry deserves it.

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#1 Apr 26, 2023

They got me with 2 words, Jenna Ortega! That is enough reason for me to watch.

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#2 Apr 26, 2023

Looks like Beetlejuice finally got his second chance thanks to some heavenly intervention. Let's hope it's worth the 35-year wait

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#3 Apr 26, 2023

Michael Keaton reprising his role as Beetlejuice? I guess some things never change. But hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I am happy that he just reprised Batman and now he is reprising another iconic role of his.

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#4 Apr 26, 2023

It's about time for some more Beetlejuice mayhem! Fans have been begging for a sequel for decades, and it's wonderful to see that WB is finally responding. Of course, the real question is whether they can provide a fitting sequel to the cult classic. There's cause to be optimistic with Michael Keaton and Tim Burton both returning. Keaton has been reprising legendary roles recently, and Burton's gothic sensibilities are a wonderful fit for the odd world of Beetlejuice. And if the allegations about Jenna Ortega's involvement are accurate, we may have a new fan favorite on our hands. Let's hope Beetlejuice 2 lives up to the anticipation!

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#5 Apr 26, 2023

Although I haven't seen the original Beetlejuice movie, I did watch the animated series and it was a big part of my childhood. It's exciting to hear that a sequel is finally in the works and that Michael Keaton is expected to reprise his role as Beetlejuice. I'm also happy to hear that Jenna Ortega got cast, as I enjoyed her performance in Wednesday. I'm interested to see how the filmmakers will approach the sequel and if they'll include any elements from the animated series. Overall, I'm excited to see what the future holds for Beetlejuice and can't wait to watch the movie.

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#6 Apr 26, 2023

It's hard to believe it's been 35 years since we last saw the mischievous spirit on the big screen.

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#7 Apr 26, 2023

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Oops, wrong time and place! But seriously, as a big fan of the original film and the animated series, I'm ecstatic that Beetlejuice 2 is finally entering development at WB. I'm sure the script will be spook-tacular, and I can't wait to see what kind of mischief Beetlejuice gets up to this time around. And let's not forget about Lydia Deetz's daughter, who might be played by Jenna Ortega - I bet she'll be a scream!

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#8 Apr 26, 2023

It's official: the ghost with the most is back! Beetlejuice 2 is finally happening, and as a fan of the original movie, I'm over the moon. Michael Keaton's return as Beetlejuice is long overdue, and I can't wait to see what kind of supernatural shenanigans he'll be getting up to this time around.

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#9 Apr 27, 2023

Michael Keaton is one of the versatile actors and I am excited to see him return to the roles that made him a beloved icon. His performances as Beetlejuice and Batman were unforgettable, and I can hardly wait to see him bring those characters back to life.

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