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Beetlejuice 2's production halted by actor's strike, leaving fans on edge Discover how close the film was to completion and the challenges it faces during this logistical nightmare
Summary
Beetlejuice 2's production was halted by the SAG-AFTRA strike, just as it was nearing completion, causing frustration for the production team.
The strikes currently happening in the industry present a hurdle for the release timeline of Beetlejuice 2, as it is not the only production facing this issue.
After the strikes end, coordinating schedules between Wednesday season 2 and Beetlejuice 2, which both involve Ortega and Burton, could present a logistical obstacle that might further delay Beetlejuice 2.
The production of Beetlejuice 2 was stopped by the SAG-AFTRA strike just before it could be completed. After years of rumors, the development of this long-awaited sequel was confirmed this year. Tim Burton, the original director of Beetlejuice, will direct the sequel, which will feature Michael Keaton, Willem Dafoe, Winona Ryder, Monica Bellucci, Catherine O’Hara, and Jenna Ortega as Wednesday. In an interview with Independent, Burton revealed that Beetlejuice 2 was almost finished filming, with only 1 percent left to shoot. He expressed appreciation for the extensive scenes they were able to capture. Read Burton's full quote below.
“I feel grateful we got what we got. Literally, it was a day and a half. We know what we have to do. It is 99 per cent done.”
The Strikes Are A Logistical Nightmare For Beetlejuice 2
The production of Beetlejuice 2 has been greatly affected by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Although numerous productions have faced delays due to the WGA strike, the SAG-AFTRA strike, or both, the timing of this setback, occurring near the end of production, considerably disrupts the production's flow. Fortunately, Beetlejuice 2 will have completed the majority of its content once the strikes come to an end. Nevertheless, the production team finds this situation highly frustrating.
The release of Beetlejuice 2, originally set for September 2024, may be uncertain due to the ongoing strikes affecting the film industry. The strikes have caused numerous other film and TV projects to be put on hold, creating a backlog of productions waiting to resume filming, writing, or production. This poses a particular challenge for Beetlejuice 2, as it is being developed alongside the second season of Wednesday. Both Tim Burton and Catherine O'Hara are involved in key roles for both projects, which could create logistical difficulties in aligning their schedules once the strikes are over. Given the popularity of Wednesday on Netflix, there is a possibility that priority could be given to wrapping up the show before focusing on Beetlejuice 2. As the strikes persist, the likelihood of Beetlejuice 2 staying on track diminishes, despite being very close to completion.
Source: Independent
