Las Vegas – Michael Keaton made a stylish statement at CinemaCon when he appeared in a brown jacket and white pants, contrasting with his “Beetlejuice” co-stars dressed in black. The ensemble, led by director Tim Burton, gathered to discuss their upcoming movie, “Beetlejuice 2,” much to the excitement of fans. The long-awaited sequel brings back the iconic cast, including Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, in a new tale set to hit theaters on September 6th.
The extended trailer unveiled at CinemaCon gave audiences a glimpse into the chaos and mischief that Beetlejuice will cause in both the real world and the Afterlife. The plot revolves around the living and the dead trying to coexist, with new characters like Willem Dafoe’s Wolf Jackson and Monica Bellucci’s Delores adding to the mix. Burton expressed his delight in having Bellucci on board, fulfilling his dream of making an Italian horror film.
Keaton praised new cast member Jenna Ortega for grasping the film’s tone perfectly, despite being absent from the CinemaCon event due to her shooting schedule. He also shared his relief in finally returning to the Beetlejuice universe after years of speculation about a sequel. The actor expressed his nerves about living up to the success of the original but confidently assured fans that the new film is “really (expletive) good.”