'Beetlejuice 2' News, Update: Tim Burton Reveals Sequel is Now 'Closer Than Ever'
The long-awaited sequel to the popular comedy and family-friendly horror flick "Beetlejuice" is now close to its fruition and it will again star Michael Keaton, according to reports.
Director Tim Burton told ComingSoon.net that "Beetlejuice 2" is now closer than ever to hitting the big screens.
Speaking with the website, the "Edward Scissorhands" director dished out details about his upcoming project, "Big Eyes," and whether or not he had already seen his long-time collaborator's latest film "Birdman."
The "Sweeney Todd" helmer also shed some light on the long-discussed sequel to "Beetlejuice."
"It's a character that I love and I miss and I miss actually working with Michael. There's only one Betelgeuse. We're working on a script and I think it's probably closer than ever and I'd love to work with him again," Burto explained.
The original 1988 film featured the acts of Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis in their new marital home. Keaton suited up as Betelgeuse or Beetlejuice, a spirit who tries to scare away the new inhabitants.
It also starred Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder as Delia and Lydia Deetz, respectively.
The film garnered an Oscar for its make-up aesthetics and it earned nearly five times its initial $15 million production budget, according to Telegraph.
Rumors of a "Beetlejuice 2" started circulating a few years back but the talks finally came into a reality when both Burton and Keaton confirmed the sequel.
