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Will Geena Davis Appear In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice? Actress Reveals
Actor and activist Geena Davis confirms she won't appear in the 1988 released comedy Beetlejuice's sequel. Read on to know the reasons behind her absence.
Geena Davis had some disappointing news for fans eagerly anticipating the Beetlejuice sequel. Speaking at the CinemaCon 2024 Big Screen Achievement Awards, where she received the Viola Davis Trailblazer Award, the 68-year-old actress revealed that she won't return as Barbara Maitland in the upcoming September 5 release.
When asked about her involvement in the remake, Davis responded with a humorous twist, suggesting that her absence is due to the fact that ghosts, like her character, don't age -- although she's quick to clarify that she's certainly not showing any signs of aging herself.
About Beetlejuice
In the original Beetlejuice film, Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin portrayed Barbara and Adam Maitland, a ghostly couple inhabiting the home of characters played by Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara.
Their peaceful afterlife is disrupted when they summon the mischievous Beetlejuice, played by Michael Keaton, to rid their home of the new inhabitants. While the original movie concluded with the Maitlands and the Deetzs finding a way to coexist, it's now evident that Davis and Baldwin's characters won't return in the sequel. However, how their absence will be addressed in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice remains a mystery.
Geena Davis Explains Why Her Return to Beetlejuice Sequel Isn't in the Cards
Geena Davis, the iconic actress known for her role in A League of Their Own, shared her perspective on why she won't be reprising her character in the Beetlejuice sequel.
According to her, it wouldn't have made sense, given the logic of ghost aging in the story. "Our characters were stuck the way they looked when they died forever, so it's been a while, it's been a minute," Davis explained.
Surprisingly, she admitted she hasn't had a chance to check out the trailer for the upcoming film, which was released in mid-March and features the return of Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, and Catherine O'Hara's characters.
Geena Davis expressed her curiosity about the Beetlejuice sequel's trailer, admitting she heard people were moved to tears by it. "I heard the trailer came out, and somebody said they were crying, so I have to see the trailer," she told ET.
Despite not being up to date on the latest updates regarding the sequel, Davis has been occupied with preparations for accepting the Viola Davis Trailblazer Award. Reflecting on this honor, she expressed immense gratitude, describing Viola Davis as a phenomenal trailblazer and emphasizing how much it means to her to follow in her footsteps.
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