Key Points:
- Tim Burton expressed openness to collaborating with Johnny Depp again, though it’s project-dependent.
- Burton confirmed Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas won’t get sequels.
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was a major success; a third installment remains uncertain.
- Burton’s next rumored project is a remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman.
Tim Burton on Johnny Depp and Revisiting His Classics
Tim Burton, known for his collaborations with frequent stars, addressed the possibility of working with Johnny Depp once again. Having collaborated on iconic films such as Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), the two last worked together on 2012’s Dark Shadows.
When asked about a reunion, Burton said, “Well, I’m sure there will be.” However, the director explained his casting decisions rely on the project’s needs, stating,
“It usually has to be based on the project I’m working on. That’s what film is all about. It’s collaboration and bouncing ideas off the people around you.”
While Burton expressed enthusiasm for future projects, he ruled out sequels for certain films like Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas. He remarked,
“There are certain films I don’t want to make a sequel to… Certain things are best left on their own, and that for me is one of them.”
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The Success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Future Plans
Burton’s 2024 sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has become both a critical and commercial success. The film reunited Beetlejuice alumni, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, with its release sparking curiosity about a potential third installment.
Commenting on the possibility of Beetlejuice 3,
Burton joked, “Let’s do the math. It took 35 years to do this one. For another, I’d be over 100 [years old].”
He added that creating this sequel was a deeply personal process, saying,
“It’s only something you could do once you experience those things yourself.”
Producer Tommy Harper hinted at the potential for a threequel, and Michael Keaton expressed enthusiasm about reprising his role as Beetlejuice, stating,
“I’m having so much fun… Oh yeah, I’d do it every year, yeah.”
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Looking ahead, Burton’s rumored next project is a remake of the 1958 sci-fi classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. However, the filmmaker cautioned that the project has not yet been finalized.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will be available for streaming on Max and HBO TV starting Dec. 7, 2024.
Source: Indie Wire
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