I’m not a big fan of Tim Burton’s films, but I’ll give him credit for his output from the late ’80s to the early ’90s (Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns). He cemented the “Tim Burton” style with these early films, yet it’s the hardheaded devotion to that style that’s grown stale over the past few years. It only makes sense that Burton would want to revisit one of his earlier films to try to capture that special something he’s been missing this past decade.
With Seth Grahame-Smith (Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter) and David Katzenberg writing the script for a potential Beetlejuice sequel, Burton himself has expressed interest in directing the film. According to the Schmoes Knows podcast, Burton really wants to direct Beetlejuice 2 to the point that he contemplated dropping out of directing Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. However, his schedule works out to where he can definitely do both films now.
Obviously, there’s no word on casting, but Grahame-Smith and Katzenberg both expressed interest in wanting to retain Michael Keaton to portray the eponymous ghoul. With Burton on board, it would be a no-brainer for Keaton to return. All the film would need is Winona Ryder for early fans of Burton’s work will begin lining up at their nearest Hot Topic for the next wave of Beetlejuice-brand belt buckles and sweatbands.
[via /Film]