September 9th 2024.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is finally back after 36 years, bringing along some familiar faces from the original film. However, fans may be disappointed to discover that Jeffrey Jones, who played Lydia's father, will not be making an appearance in the sequel. This may come as a shock, especially for those who are not aware of the events that have impacted Jones' career.
In the first Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton returns as the wisecracking ghost Beetlejuice, alongside Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and Catherine O'Hara as her eccentric stepmother, Delia. The sequel also introduces new characters, including Lydia's teenage daughter Astrid, played by Jenna Ortega, and notable actors such as Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci. However, Jones' character is not featured in the film.
But fear not, as Beetlejuice 2 finds clever ways to reference and portray Charles Deetz, including some whimsical stop-motion animation that is signature to Tim Burton's style. Although there has been no official statement from Burton or Jones, it is known that the actor's career was interrupted in 2002 when he was arrested for possession of child pornography. This led to a five-year probation and being placed on the sex offenders register for life.
In a statement outside the courthouse, Jones expressed his remorse and hoped to move on from the incident. However, he was later arrested twice for failing to update his sex offender status. Despite these events, Jones continued to act, appearing in projects such as Who's Your Caddy? and Deadwood. In Beetlejuice 2, his character's death is creatively addressed, with Delia revealing that Charles died in a shark attack after surviving a plane crash. In the netherworld, Charles is portrayed as a decapitated body, with a different voice, fitting in with the other bizarre deaths depicted in the film.
While Jones may not be a part of Beetlejuice 2, his character is still present in the film and his absence is handled in a unique and fitting way. It serves as a reminder of the impact his actions have had on his career and personal life. Despite this, Jones continues to act and has since taken on roles in various projects. However, his character's fate in Beetlejuice 2 is a testament to the brilliant storytelling and imagination of Tim Burton, making the sequel a must-watch for fans of the original film.
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