Second Beetlejuice movie is in the works with Jenna Ortega 'in talks' to star
Beetlejuice 2 is officially in development, Warner Bros. have confirmed.
After years of waiting, fans have finally been given the news they wanted as the studio announced the sequel during their panel at CinemaCon 2023.
The news comes 35 years after the release of the original hit horror-comedy.
Fans have flocked to Twitter to share their delight over Beetlejuice 2.
"Finally, the news we've all been waiting for! I can't wait to see what shenanigans Beetlejuice gets up to in the sequel," one fan wrote.
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Another said: "Great news. Hope they can pull it off," while a third fan joked: "So excited, I just randomly danced the Calypso," referencing the iconic dance scene from the first movie.
Beetlejuice 2 is officially in the works (© Warner Brothers)"Oh great news ! Hope it'll be great & we can have Tim Burton, Johnny Depp & Wynona Rider back together for this," another fan wished.
The announcement comes a month after it was rumoured Netflix's Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has "lined up" to reunite with director Tim Burton for the Beetlejuice sequel.
The actress is understood to have nabbed the role of the daughter of Lydia Deetz (played by Winona Ryder in the original).
Beetlejuice became a hit when it was released and stars Michael Keaton as the titular character.
Jenna Ortega is rumoured to be taking part (AFP via Getty Images)
Winona Ryder stars in the original (Warner Bros)It is not yet known whether Alex Baldwin, Geena Davis, Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones will return for the sequel.
According to reports, Warner Bros. are hoping to start production in May or June this year. The budget has not yet been set.
As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, Michael is expected to be reprising his iconic role.
The original Beetlejuice film follows the recently deceased married couple Adam (played by Alec) and Barbara (Geena) as discover that a new family moved into their house.
Using the Handbook for the Recently Deceased, they summon the spirit known as Beetlejuice to scare the family off the property.
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