For Tim Burton, “Beetlejuice 2” is a personal film and not “a sequel to make money”

The director admitted that he didn’t watch the original film in the process of preparing it. Rather than replicate it, he hoped to reconnect with the creative spirit that motivated him in the 1980s. (Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros. Pictures via KeynoteUSA)

At the Venice Film Festival, acclaimed director Tim Burton presented his latest project on Wednesday, Beetlejuice Beetlejuicethe long-awaited sequel to the 1988 cult classic.

During a press conference, Burton explained how it felt to return to that universe after 36 years. He also argued that the project is not a mere attempt to capitalize on the success of the original film.

“I wasn’t looking to make a big sequel that makes a ton of money.“Burton said categorically.I wanted to do this for very personal reasons.“, insisted the filmmaker, who also revealed that he did not need to see the first film as preparation for this second part.

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Tim Burton and the cast of “Beetlejuice” presented the film at the Venice Film Festival. (REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki)

“I remembered the spirit of its creation and I also remembered everyone here“he said, referring to Catherine O’Hara, Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, who worked with him in the ’80s.

Burton, known for his distinctive visual style and eccentric narratives, confessed to having gone through a period of disillusionment with the film business“So I knew that if I was going to do something, I wanted to do it from the heart,” she reflected at the conference.

“I lost myself a bit, so this movie was revitalizing. “Going back to the things I love and working with the people I love. With this one, it didn’t matter how it turned out. I just enjoyed making it with these people,” Deadline quoted him as saying.

The creative crisis was a catalyst for his return to the Beetlejuice universe, although Burton admits that he never fully understood why it was so successful.

Burton has admitted to having gone through a period of disillusionment with the film industry, which influenced his decision to make the film. (REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki)

The production of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was distinguished by a nimble, spontaneous approach, reminiscent of Burton’s early days in the industry. “We did everything quickly; things that normally take months we did very quickly,” he explained.

This working methodology was extended to the special and practical effects which abound in the feature film. “We would go to a toy store to buy a doll, take it apart, put rods in it and do some things. That was the spirit, and it doesn’t always happen in movies.“Burton added, stressing the artisanal nature of the process.

“It won’t win any Academy Awards for special effects, but that doesn’t matter”the director joked.

The production was characterized by a fast-paced, spontaneous approach, including handcrafted special effects. (Warner Bros. Pictures via KeynoteUSA)

The cast of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice brings together stars from the original film and adds other figures such as Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe and Monica Bellucci.

Michael Keatonwho reprises his iconic role as Beetlejuice, highlighted in Venice how unique this fiction is: “To say it is unique is an understatement. There are so few opportunities to be in something that is 100% original and unique.”.

The sequel’s plot focuses on the return of three generations of the Deetz family to Winter River following an unexpected tragedy. Lydia (Winona Ryder) finds his life turned upside down when his rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and accidentally opens a portal to the Afterlife.

The director also talked about his recent experience with the series. Merlina of Netflix and how this influenced his decision to return to feature films. While he clarified that the series was not the decisive factor, Burton acknowledged that the success of the project gave him a new creative boost.

The cast includes stars from the original film such as Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, along with new talents such as Jenna Ortega (Parisa Taghizadeh/Warner Bros. Pictures via KeynoteUSA)

“Meeting Jenna (Ortega) was obviously a big deal for me,” Burton said. “Working with her and thinking about the character of Lydia and what happened to her 35 years later, and thinking about my own life, about what happened to having children or relationships. It became a very simple and emotional film. It’s like a strange family movie.”.

Expectations for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are high, with projections suggesting a strong opening at the box office. According to industry sources, the film could gross between $65 and $80 million in its opening weekend in North America. Its premiere in Latin America is scheduled for September 5th.

On the possibility of making a third part of the story, Burton joked about the time it took to make the sequel. “Let’s do the math. It took 35 years to make this one. For another, I would be over 100 years old. It could be possible thanks to medical science. But I don’t think so,” he said with his characteristic humor.

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