As a seasoned movie critic who has watched countless films spanning decades, I can confidently say that the return of Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was nothing short of magical. The cinematic experience was reminiscent of a well-aged wine, richer and more flavorful than its predecessor.
In an unexpected turn of events, Michael Keaton found himself reprising his iconic role in Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” sequel, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, without initially realizing it. Interestingly, this time around, Betelgeuse was haunted by his ex-wife Delores, portrayed by Monica Bellucci. To establish the terror of the new villain, we see Delores effortlessly lifting a janitor in the afterlife with just one hand and stealing his soul. This unfortunate, blue-faced janitor turned out to be none other than Danny DeVito, known for his roles in ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and ‘Batman Returns’. In an interview with Forbes, Keaton, who is promoting his new film ‘Goodrich’, shared this intriguing experience.
“I didn’t know he was in
Beetlejuice
[Beetlejuice].”
As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I couldn’t help but feel a tad surprised when, during my initial viewing of the multimillion-dollar film, I found myself watching both Tim Burton veterans, Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito, without them sharing any screen time. It was as if they were working on separate productions, which seemed peculiar given their shared history with the director. In a fascinating twist, it turns out that the director himself failed to inform Michael Keaton about this coincidental casting, leaving him completely taken aback when he caught wind of their shared presence in the movie. As he put it, “Tim didn’t tell me that, and I was watching an early cut of it and I see and go, ‘Wait a minute!’
In just one scene at the film’s opening, DeVito makes a surprise appearance. Fans didn’t know about it beforehand, which came as quite a shock to many viewers. The movie doesn’t give away DeVito’s cameo right away. At first, audiences notice a janitor in blue working in the background who bears a resemblance to the actor known from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Even Michael Keaton was taken aback during the screening, as he later shared.
Initially, you might not identify him straightaway, but once more, it became difficult to recognize him. From a different perspective, however, I soon realized it was indeed him. Let me tell you, Danny, he’s an exceptionally kind man. I genuinely admire him quite a bit—he’s truly a sweet soul.
Will Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Ever Happen?
Apart from completing a remarkable horror-comedy trilogy with his upcoming sequel, Tim Burton stands poised to create the most hilarious cinematic gag in history. The working title for 2024’s installment, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice“, sparked a faint grin when revealed. However, it’s almost certain that the internet will explode with excitement if “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” gets the go-ahead in future production. Tim, this should be motivation enough to make it happen!
If the sensational title didn’t convince Hollywood to shower Burton with fortune for completing the trilogy, the new movie also broke records as the top-grossing film in September. The film, titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, raked in more than $430 million at the box office. Although it couldn’t compete with the colossal hit that was “Deadpool & Wolverine”, Burton’s latest movie has climbed to the 10th spot among the highest-grossing films of 2024 (to date).
Ultimately, the fate of another Beetlejuice movie rests with Tim Burton. He once humorously mentioned that due to the time it took him to make the original film, a sequel might not happen since he would be over a century old by then. However, despite his skepticism, there’s still enthusiasm online for another installment in the future.
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2024-10-24 15:31