"Beetlejuice 2" from Tim Burton, which is anticipated to star Winona Ryder (Lydia Deetz) and Michael Keaton (Betelgeuse), will apply this Number One rule. Tim Burton revealed that the rule he is applying to the announcement of the "Beetlejuice" sequel is born from experience. Which does make sense given expectations for the follow up to such an iconic film
Comicbook cites translation by Italian site Cinefilos on the explanation Tim Burton gave for his silence on "Beetlejuice 2." Speaking during his press rounds for "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," the director said that his first rule is to never speak of future movies. Referencing how plans fell through for "Superman Lives," the "Edward Scissorhands" director said he prefers to speak about the "Beetlejuice" sequel once plans are realized.
Tim Burton further spoke about not planning too far ahead. Taking his cue from two discontinued projects, the "Batman Returns" producer can now be expected to be very careful with an advance release of information on his projects. Still, fans would be interested to know that "Beetlejuice 2" is tagged as "announced" in IMDb under Tim Burton's profile.
No target release is specified under "Beetlejuice 2." However, the post says Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton are on board to reprise their old roles. Also indicated are Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg as screenplay writers.
Interestingly, Winona Ryder told Collider in an earlier interview that she has no idea about plans related to "Beetlejuice 2." The "Stranger Things" star did say, however, that a sequel would be great as long as it has the right circumstances. Hopefully, the right circumstances would include scheduling harmony between her hit Netflix series and the Tim Burton sequel.
Variety cites that Michael Keaton has not heard of anything definite either. Despite a plethora of comments, Michael Keaton is as much in the dark about "Beetlejuice 2" plans as Winona Ryder. He does share the sentiment that the "Beetlejuice" sequel should only happen only if it is done right.
