Sources from within have confirmed to Deadline that Willem Dafoe has joined the cast of Warner Bros Beetlejuice 2.
Sources also have been informed that Monica Bellucci is in talks for a role.
I have faith in this because Millar and Gough wrote the script. Between Smallville, Spider-Man 2, and Wednesday, I think they've proven their worth as storytellers.
Jenna Ortega and Michael Keaton's returning star power will definitely bring people to seats. Don't know how story will play out but don't want another "passing of the torch" story-line.
Warner Bros. will begin production on Beetlejuice 2 in London this week with a set release schedule for September 6th, 2024.
Tim Burton is returning to direct and produce, along with Michael Keaton returning in the title role and Winona Ryder reprising her role from the original 1988 supernatural comedy, with Jenna Ortega set to play Ryders daughter in the new sequel. Justin Theroux is the latest addition to the cast with his character details under wraps.
Producing besides Burton will be Tommy Harper, Plan B, Marc Toberoff, David Geffen, Seth Grahame-Smith, and David Katzenberg, with Alfred Gough and Miles Millar penning the most recent draft. The script is done by Mike Vukadinovich, with earlier drafts from Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg. Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith are producing.
Source: Deadline
