Justin Theroux joins the cast Beetlejuice 2 opposite Michael KeatonDeadline reports. The news comes as Warner Bros sets a release date for next September. Film director reunited Tim Burton with Keaton and Winona Ryder, both reprising their roles from the original 1988 supernatural comedy. Besides, Wednesday sensation Jenna Ortega Ryder’s daughter will play in the film. Given her brilliant performance in the Netflix series, it will be interesting to see the actor and director reunite in a feature film.
Teru’s character details are being kept under wraps, as are plot details for the upcoming feature film. From the available information, it can be concluded that this film will be a direct continuation of the original film, directed by Burton, and will return the main character with all his antics.
What to expect from Beetlejuice 2
The original film follows a deceased couple, Barbara and Adam, who are unable to leave their home and are haunted by it. When a family with a teenage daughter (played by Ryder) buys a house, the deceased couple tries unsuccessfully to scare them away. Everything changes when Beetlejuice, a rampaging spirit, comes to their rescue to try and go after the new owners. The original film was a resounding success with fans, critics, and at the box office, and spawned an animated series and a stage musical.
We can expect the upcoming feature to modernize the setting, with Ortega playing Ryder’s daughter. With the development of time and technology, the film will be able to better illustrate Burton’s vision. And considering how many powerful performers it has amassed, the upcoming feature is sure to tickle and scare in equal measure. While the casting is exciting news as the WGA is still on strike for fair working conditions, it’s not clear how this will affect the production’s progress.
Thera can currently be seen in a new HBO limited series. White House plumbers near Woody Harrelson. Other credits include features such as false positive and the Apple series Mosquito Beach, Romy and Michelle High School Reunion, Wanderlust, Miami Vice, Lady and the Tramp among others. He is no stranger to the horror and thriller genre with titles such as Mulholland Drive And Inland Empire to his credit.
Beetlejuice 2 will be released on September 6, 2024.
Source: Collider
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