The CinemaCon event held on Tuesday evening definitely captured a lot of emotions. The audience present at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas did not shy away from giving a massive round of applause after a clip from Beetlejuice 2 was shown to them.
Tim Burton walked first on the stage, followed by Michael Keaton and Catherine O’Hara. He jokingly said that meeting the entire team again was like a “big weird family reunion.”
The stars were joined by Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, and Justin Theroux.
Interestingly, all the members were wearing black except Keaton. He joked about this, saying, “I wasn’t alerted to the dress code.”
Moreover, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group’s co-chairpersons and CEOs, Michael DeLuca and Pamela Abdy, went on stage to introduce the film. They revealed why Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega were absent at the event. It was confirmed that their production schedules conflicted with CinemaCon.
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The sequel to 1988’s ‘Beetlejuice,’ titled ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,’ will be released in cinemas on September 6, 2024. The movie stars Keaton, reprising his character as the ghost, while Winona Ryder will return as Lydia Deetz. Moreover, Jenna Ortega joined the beloved star cast and played Lydia’s daughter in the movie.
Her character, Astrid, is a rebellious teen who gets into trouble after opening a portal to the afterlife.
Although Jenna Ortega was not present at CinemaCon, she still received praise from her co-star. Michael Keaton said her transition from Disney movies to the horror category was remarkable. He also stated that the ‘Wednesday’ actress did not require much training for her character and quickly understood the Beetlejuice world.
A trailer for the film was released on March 22, 2024. It has received millions of views, with viewers praising the entire cast for their roles.
