Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Looks like it worked! Winona Ryder confirms rumors of a sequel.
After years of waiting for a follow-up of the American cult classic film, fans will have a chance to relish yet again in the comedic yet spooky world of the pinstiped poltergeist most know so well.
During her appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on Tuesday, Ryder confirmed a second installment of "Beetlejuice" is finally happening.
The actress sat down to chat with Meyers about her HBO miniseries, "Show Me A Hero," but had to address the rumors of a follow-up to the timeless movie.
When asked by Meyers if there is going to be another ghost-comedy, she answered, "I think I can confirm it."
"It was very hush-hush top secret," she added, "but then [Tim Burton] was doing some press for 'Big Eyes' and and he did an on-camera interview and he said, 'Oh yeah, we're doing it, and Winona's going to be in it.' ... If he said it, I can say it."
However, Ryder said there is not much more to tell fans: "I really don't know much more than anybody."
In early 2014, Michael Keaton made it clear to director Burton that he was ready to reprise the role of Beetlejuice, according to Variety.
"I've emailed Tim a couple of times, talked to the writer a couple of times, but all really, really preliminary stuff," he divulged. "I always said that's the one thing I'd like to do again, if I ever did anything again. But it kind of required Tim to be involved some way or another."
In December 2014, the "Big Eyes" director appeared to be on board. "There's only one Beetlejuice, and that's Michael. There is a script, and I would love to work with him again. I think there is now a better chance than ever," he said in an interview with IGN. "I miss that character. There's something that's cathartic and amazing about it. I think it's closer than ever."
Burton further discussed Ryder's involvement in the sequel during an interview with MTV. When asked if the actress would be taking part, he said, "Oh yeah, yeah yeah yeah."
Ryder is now 42 but filmed the 1988 classic movie at 17 as Lydia Deetz. Will the character have a family of her own that learns of Beetlejuice? Can Warner Bros. fans get a green light already?
There are so many unanswered questions! Hopefully, Burton will let more details slip soon.
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