The follow-up will have its gala world premiere this evening after having screened for the press this morning.
I could never place the film as something other than personal to me.
So it was a very personal project for me.
Tim Burton and Michael Keaton.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage.
To say its unique is an understatement, Keaton said of the film.
There are so few opportunities to be in something that is 100% original and unique.
Even Fellini or Kurosawa were influenced by something or somewhere.
Keaton added: And this cast.
It might be better than the former cast, which was impossible.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceis the latest Burton remake following the filmmakersWednesdayseries at Netflix, which stars Ortega.
Burton told the crowd in Venice the Netflix series didnt particularly influence his decision to revisitBeetlejuice.
He said he had discussed a sequel with Keaton and Ryder over the years.
He did, however, say he felt energized by the shows success.
Over the past few years, I got disillusioned with the movie business.
I lost myself a bit, so this movie was re-energizing.
Getting back to the things I love and working with the people I love.
With this one, it didnt matter how it turned out.
I just enjoyed making it with these people.
It took 35 years to do this one.
For another, Id be over 100.
It could be possible thanks to medical science.
But I dont think so.
Venice opens tonight and runs until September 7.
