Beetlejuice, with his unmistakable black and white striped attire, stands as a testament to the world of film where particular visuals ascend to iconic status. With the coming ofBeetlejuice 2, that iconic suit is once again set to steal the cinematic spotlight, and the individual behind its resurrection is none other than the renowned costume designer, Colleen Atwood.
With a formidable portfolio decorated with four Academy Awards, Atwood’s craftsmanship is well evident in masterpieces likeChicagoandMemoirs of a Geisha. Fresh off her latest ventures,WednesdayandThe Little Mermaid, Atwood is gearing up for the theatrical release ofPain Hustlers,which will grace Netflix screens on October 27, following its limited theatrical release on October 20. However it is her involvement inBeetlejuice 2with Tim Burton that is now stealing the spotlight.
In an enlightening conversation withComicBook., while discussingPain Hustlers, the subject naturally drifted towards theBeetlejuicesequel. Here, Atwood spilled the beans on what fans can anticipate. Speaking of the return of the iconic striped suit, she remarked:
“Well Beetlejuice has to have a striped suit. It’s like doingAlice in Wonderlandneeds a blue dress. How long they wear it is another thing. But Beetlejuice, that is the quintessential Beetlejuice.”
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However, adding a sprinkle of humor and surprise to the mix, Atwood shared an intriguing tidbit about Michael Keaton’s perspective. She amusingly revealed, “Strangely, it was Michael, he thinks the burgundy tux is the quintessential Beetlejuice, not the striped suit. But the world happens to disagree with him, so it’s a funny thing.”
The enigmatic Tim Burton, whose creative genius is intertwined withBeetlejuice’s legacy, also shared his musings on the sequel. When quizzed about his experiences and reflections, Burton conveyed to theIndependent,
“Honestly, I don’t really know, because I am really not that good at talking or speaking or trying to sell something, so to speak. Looking back, it’s a very, very strange journey that I can’t quite explain. That’s why it is hard for me to watch the movies afterwards, because I still feel the emotional whatever of it. I don’t get a release from that. But I do enjoy all the people I’ve worked with. On this last one,Beetlejuice 2, I really enjoyed it. I tried to strip everything and go back to the basics of working with good people and actors and puppets. It was kind of like going back to why I liked making movies.”
AsBeetlejuice 2heads into production, the excitement is undeniable. Fans are not merely awaiting a sequel; they’re on the cusp of revisiting an era, a cinematic moment that has etched its place across diverse age groups.With Keaton’s return, the debate over stripes versus burgundy, and Burton’s distinctive touch,Beetlejuice 2promises a nostalgic yet novel cinematic experience. The magic of movies, after all, lies in their ability to reinvent while paying homage to the classics, and this sequel seems poised to deliver just that.
