In the latest major casting coup for Tim Burton's belated sequel Beetlejuice 2, Willem Dafoe has joined the cast as an afterlife police officer.
Beetlejuice 2 just added Willem Dafoe to its ever-growing cast. The film, which sees Tim Burton helming a follow-up to his original 1988 outing Beetlejuice, is set to premiere in theaters on September 6, 2024. The film features returning cast members Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O'Hara as Lydia's mother Delia alongside newcomers Jenna Ortega as Lydia's daughter and Justin Theroux in an undisclosed role.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Per The Hollywood Reporter, today it was announced that Willem Dafoe would be joining the Beetlejuice 2 cast. Although not much has been divulged about his character, it has been revealed that he will play an afterlife law enforcement officer. This news comes just one day after it was announced that Monica Bellucci was in talks to play Beetlejuice's wife, so the afterlife cast is coming together quickly.
Why Willem Dafoe Will Be Perfect for Beetlejuice Being a part of the Beetlejuice 2 cast will require a lot. If the film follows the model of the original, it will inhabit a middle-ground between over-the-top comedy and gothic horror that requires a precise balance of tones to execute. Luckily, Dafoe is a perfect fit for everything the film is asking.
After his role as the Green Goblin in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy, Dafoe has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he has the ability to mesh perfectly with a stylized genre piece. If he is called upon to lean more horrifying, he can harness the skills he polished in films like Shadow of the Vampire, Antichrist, and especially Death Note.
It is currently unknown if Dafoe's Beetlejuice 2 role will be more intimidating or wacky. However, either way they choose to maneuver the character, he could accomplish one, the other, or both. If his casting means that the film nearly has its full ensemble complete, more details on every new character could be coming soon.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Beetlejuice 2’ Adds Willem Dafoe To CastWarner Bros’ Beetlejuice 2 has continued to round out its cast with the addition of Willem Dafoe (Inside), sources have confirmed to Deadline. The studio declined comment. But the actor joins…
Read more »
Willem Dafoe Joins All-Star Cast of 'Beetlejuice 2'The new cast also includes Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci.
Read more »
Beetlejuice 2 Cast: Willem Dafoe Joins Jenna Ortega-Led SequelAnother big star is set to join the cast of the upcoming Beetlejuice 2, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that Willem Dafoe will join.
Read more »
Emma Stone Overcomes Death in the First 'Poor Things' TrailerThe first trailer for PoorThings is here! See Emma Stone overcome death now:
Read more »
Yorgos Lanthimos’ 'disturbing' new movie contains “graphic nudity”Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe star in this R-rated ‘Frankenstein’ adaptation
Read more »