Tim Burton says Michael Keaton's seamless return to Beetlejuice felt like actor was ‘possessed by demon’

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tim Burton praised Michael Keaton claiming the actor effortlessly picked up where he left off as Beetlejuice despite returning to the role after more than 3 decades.

The Oscar winner revisits his iconic character as the spectral mischief-maker in the sequel titled 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' arriving 36 years after the 1988 original, also helmed by Burton.

Tim Burton praises Michael Keaton over return to 'Beetlejuice'

According to Empire magazine, the 65-year-old director stated, "It was like he was possessed by a demon, because he just went right back into it." Keaton, 75, himself expressed that revisiting the character felt "surreal." 

He further elaborated on his approach this time around, saying, "There’s been so much merchandising of [Beetlejuice], I had to drop back to where it started. I had to go, ‘What was my unusual imagination even thinking about when I was developing it in the first place?’ As opposed to seeing a coffee mug or a golf club cover [adorned with the character."

In addition to Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara also return to their original roles.

Jenna Ortega, known for her role in 'Wednesday,' portrays Lydia Deetz's daughter, Astrid, who inadvertently summons the mischievous demon Beetlejuice when her family revisits the house from the first film. 

Reflecting on seeing Keaton in character on set, the 21-year-old Ortega remarked, "It was like an animal with a gun had just walked into the room. To watch him physically change and appear and Michael Keaton to be gone, and for me to be dealing with this Beetlejuice guy … it blew my mind." 

New additions to the sequel's cast include Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, and Willem Dafoe. According to People, Kaeton described working on the sequel as "the most fun I've had on set in a long time." 

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' hits theaters on September 6.

Internet says Michael Keaton 'flawlessly goes from action to comedy to drama!'

After reading Tim Burton's statement about Michael Keaton, numerous internet users have shared their comments on Facebook. 

One user said, "My favorite actor! He flawlessly goes from action to comedy to drama!" Another user wrote, "Sometimes I think Michael Keaton is so underrated." 

The third claimed, "Michael, Your the only one that could play that role! It was meant for you! Congratulations and Thank you. Welcome back to where you belong! 😀" The fourth user added, "Because he IS BEETLEJUICE." The last user commented, "Looks good. I’m very excited to see it when it comes out."

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