Tim Burton Returning To Direct BEETLEJUICE Sequel?

Tim Burton Returning To Direct BEETLEJUICE Sequel?

Insiders for The Schmoes Know podcast have revealed to them that not only will Michael Keaton return to play the title role in the long-in development Beetlejuice sequel, but original director Burton might be along for the ride too.

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By MarkCassidy - Oct 18, 2013 02:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Horror
Source: Schmoes Know



It's showtime! At least according to The Schmoes, who reckon Tim Burton will be back terrorize and humorize a new generation of movie goers in the sequel (that's right, not reboot) to the '80s classic, Beetlejuice. It was already reported that former Batman Michael Keaton looked set to reprise the role, but now new inside info has Burton agreeing to helm the movie too. Apparently the director was thinking about dropping out of helming Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children at 20th Century Fox so he could return and direct the new Beetlejuice, but now he's shifted his schedule and is looking to do both films. Obviously we'll have to keep a question mark over this until something official is announced, but if it pans out how would you guys feel about Burton returning to this world?

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jlabatman
jlabatman - 10/18/2013, 2:29 PM
Wow, really? May have to check this out, if it is true!
jerryblake
jerryblake - 10/18/2013, 2:32 PM
not sure it's a good idea to make a second one
cbostont102
cbostont102 - 10/18/2013, 2:32 PM
This news just made my day!
Demongod20
Demongod20 - 10/18/2013, 2:33 PM
OMG I've been waiting years for this! Thank you Jesus!!!
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 10/18/2013, 2:34 PM
Please, God.. Let it be true!
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 10/18/2013, 2:35 PM
Will Elfman return as well?
LOL
LOL - 10/18/2013, 2:35 PM
ah... waiting to see if the likes of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter and a lot of the Burton Film Regulars will join in this as well. ;-) lol
NYCGEEK
NYCGEEK - 10/18/2013, 2:37 PM
.....This was known for sometime now. I hope that it does get picked up by the studios (even though it's been shelved/talked about for years).
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 10/18/2013, 2:37 PM
devil
devil - 10/18/2013, 2:37 PM
been too long do a seguel
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 10/18/2013, 2:38 PM
Batmaniac

LOL that gif. The original "twerkers"
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 10/18/2013, 2:41 PM
This was not known for some time now. Burton had expressed interest in an interview..that's it.
sanyaya
sanyaya - 10/18/2013, 2:43 PM
what are they going to called it bettle2juice all we need is a 2015 release date
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 10/18/2013, 2:44 PM
Hellz to the yeah!
TheLokey1
TheLokey1 - 10/18/2013, 2:46 PM
Burton hasn't made a decent movie since Sleepy Hollow, no faith in this .
ruadh
ruadh - 10/18/2013, 2:48 PM
@TheHeat
"Will Elfman return as well?"

...what do you think?

I can't help but to recall Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian.
Sephiroth
Sephiroth - 10/18/2013, 2:50 PM
Burton's my fav director so I'm all for this if its true
jlabatman
jlabatman - 10/18/2013, 2:52 PM
dnno1
dnno1 - 10/18/2013, 2:55 PM
Effusion
Effusion - 10/18/2013, 2:57 PM
If Tim's on board then count me in.
RexDartEskimoSpy
RexDartEskimoSpy - 10/18/2013, 3:00 PM
Way to strike while the iron is still hot. I love Beetlejuice, but Burton lost his touch years ago. chances are this will just sully the original.
FantasticSpidey
FantasticSpidey - 10/18/2013, 3:04 PM
The thing is it needs to use purely analog effects to feel right. Something about a CG Sandworm just doesn't feel right.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 10/18/2013, 3:04 PM
THIS NEWS MAKES LOKI DANCE...
jlabatman
jlabatman - 10/18/2013, 3:09 PM
@b&y, no accounting for taste, I guess!
JoshBerger
JoshBerger - 10/18/2013, 3:09 PM
Good movie...not great or anything but fun as hell.
It doesn't need a sequel.
JoshBerger
JoshBerger - 10/18/2013, 3:10 PM
LMFAO JLA! That Miley pic is HUULARIOUS!!!!
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 10/18/2013, 3:17 PM
Cool. ...Beetlejuice sequel
Xandera
Xandera - 10/18/2013, 3:25 PM
Tim Burton needs to stop...
Tevii
Tevii - 10/18/2013, 3:34 PM
If this is true this could be great news. The original doesnt need a sequel, but after so many years they may have a really fresh new idea that could really add to it... hopefully
third3ye
third3ye - 10/18/2013, 4:12 PM
I thought Robin Thicke already got the role.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 10/18/2013, 4:17 PM
I know people are sick and tired of Tim Burton, but I would love to see that sequal!
Majestik
Majestik - 10/18/2013, 4:59 PM
The title is going to be "The Beetle Re-juiced"
Demongod20
Demongod20 - 10/18/2013, 5:00 PM
I hope they don't treat it as a sequel. Just let it be the same character with a new story in the present time. It doesn't have to tie directly into the original. It should just be them introducing Beetlejuice to a new generation.
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