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Tim Burton says 'nothing is out of the question' with Beetlejuice 2

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Published 15:19 24 Oct 2022 GMT+1

Tim Burton says 'nothing is out of the question' with Beetlejuice 2

The acclaimed director has spoken out about rumours of the sequel

Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers

Tim Burton says 'nothing is out of the question' with regards to Beetlejuice 2.

Over the past few months, rumours have been circulating that the acclaimed director would be returning for the reboot of the 1988 cult classic.

For those of you who don't have a clue what we're talking about, check out the trailer:

The original comedy-horror starred Michael Keaton as the eponymous ghoul, who is contacted by a recently deceased couple to scare off the new inhabitants of their old home.

Earlier this year, it was announced that a sequel was in the works, much to the delight of fans, with Brad Pitt’s production company Plan B onboard.

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But despite Burton claiming recently suggesting that he would not be getting behind the camera again, he now seems to have had a change of heart.

Speaking to Deadline at the Lumière Festival in Lyon, France, over the weekend, the Edward Scissorhands director said 'nothing is out of the question'.

Tim Burton has hinted he could return for the Beetlejuice sequel.
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"I only know if I’m making a film when I’m actually on the set shooting," the 64-year-old told the outlet.

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"I try to go back to the root of everything. It springs from a seed and then it grows, rather than out of these statements. I am working on ideas and things but it’s all very early days."

Adding: "We’ll set how it goes. How’s that for a none answer."

As well as Burton's potential return, questions have also been raised as to whether the movie could see him reunited with one of his favourite actors: Johnny Depp.

However, while a Google search of the film had suggested the 59-year-old had been cast in the upcoming film, it would appear that that's no longer the case - even if it ever was.

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According to IMDB, the sequel will be arriving sometime in 2025, and that Arrested Development's Will Arnett will appear as the Jersey Devil, while Stranger Things' David Harbour – no stranger to acting alongside Ryder – will play a 'struggling real estate agent'.

Michael Keaton is said to be returning for the movie.
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As for the plot, the site's listing states: "The original cast and crew plus new additions return when Beetlejuice is found homeless in the netherworld.

"He takes it upon himself to travel back to the mortal world seeking comfort, only to find the Maitland house has blown up due to a gas leak, leaving our beloved characters without a humble home to share the love.

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"In search of guidance, the crew travels down to the Netherworld only to find there's a new sheriff in these parts, The Jersey Devil (Will Arnett)."

Over the years, there's been a lot of talk about whether we will ever see a sequel, but it finally seems as though things are coming together.

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Featured Image Credit: UPI/Alamy/Warner Bros.

Topics: Entertainment, US News, Film and TV

Dominic Smithers
Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers is the News/Agenda Desk Lead, covering the latest trends and breaking stories. After graduating from the University of Leeds with a degree in French and History, he went on to write for the Manchester Evening News, the Accrington Observer and the Macclesfield Express. So as you can imagine, he’s spent many a night wondering just how useful that second language has been. But c'est la vie.

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