Tim Burton has insisted “nobody told him” about plans for Beetlejuice 3.
Tim Burton has played down the chances of Beetlejuice 3 being made
The 66-year-old filmmaker – who directed the original 1988 comedy horror classic and its 2024 sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – has played down speculation that a third movie is definitely on the cards.
Earlier this year, Warner Bros Pictures co-chairman/CEO Mike De Luca insisted development on Beetlejuice 3 was “imminent”.
Upon hearing this, Burton told The Hollywood Reporter: “Really? Nobody told me. Maybe I’ve been replaced.”
Jenna Ortega, who appeared in the second film last year, quipped: “Maybe I’ve been, too. Maybe [her character] Astrid dies and goes to heaven instead [of the films’ Netherworld].
“They should just take Baby Beetlejuice on tour and send him to Hawaii.”
Burton pointed out that there was well over three decades between the first two films in the franchise – which stars Michael Keaton as the wisecracking ghoul – and joked “the odds are not good” for a follow-up any time soon.
He said: “It took 35 years to make the second one, so by that time I’ll be 105. I know those odds are not good.
“I really, really enjoyed making this one, and [Warner Bros.] didn’t even really want to do it.
“We did it the same way I did the first one, with the actors doing improv. It was beautiful to see some of the old cast and have Jenna.
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