August 28th 2024.
Renowned director Tim Burton recently shared his experience of working on his latest sequel project, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Although he has a successful career with beloved films like Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas, he admitted feeling disillusioned with the movie industry before working on this sequel. However, his love for the project was reignited while making it with actress Jenna Ortega, who plays the rebellious teenager Astrid.
During the press conference at Venice Film Festival, Burton joked about feeling happy for a change, as his recent releases like Dumbo and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children did not receive the same critical and fan acclaim as his earlier works. He also shared that returning to a beloved film after 36 years was a very personal experience for him and that he channeled the spirit of the original film without re-watching it beforehand.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice follows the Deetz family, spanning three generations, as they return to Winter River after a family tragedy. The story takes a turn when Lydia, played by Winona Ryder, discovers a mysterious model of the town in the attic, accidentally opening a portal to the Afterlife and releasing Beetlejuice once again. Burton compared his personal journey to that of Lydia's character and how sometimes life can take unexpected turns.
The director also mentioned that making Wednesday, a spin-off of The Addams Family for Netflix, gave him a new lease of life. He enjoyed filming in Romania and found the experience of making something for television on a movie schedule to be invigorating. He also credited actress Jenna Ortega for her contribution to the film and how working with her and thinking about the character of Lydia 35 years later reminded him of his own life.
Ortega, who plays Lydia's daughter Astrid, joked about trying to mind her own business in the corner while filming the movie. She also shared that she trusted Burton immensely and that her approach to playing Astrid was to make sure she wasn't copying Winona Ryder's iconic performance but still staying true to the character.
As for the possibility of another Beetlejuice movie, Burton remained coy while leading man Michael Keaton joked about his character being already dead, making it possible for him to return in another sequel. The movie premieres tonight at the Venice Film Festival and will release in UK cinemas on September 6th.
Burton and the star-studded cast, including Catherine O'Hara, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux, are excited to share this "very personal, emotional, and weird family movie" with audiences. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to share them with us. We'd love to hear from you!
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