‘Beetlejuice 2’ starring Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega to open Venice Film Fest

Filmmaker Tim Burtons film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice starring Michael Keaton Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe is set to open the upcoming Venice Film FestivalThe film also stars Catherine OrsquoHara Winona Ryder Justin Theroux and Monica BellucciBurtonrsquos followup to his 1988 comedyhorror classic in which Keaton returns as the foulmouthed shapeshifting ghoul will have its world premiere on August 28 reports VarietycomBeetlejuice Beetlejuice will feature three generations of the Deetz clan who move back into their Winter River home after a sudden death in the familyThe story follows a rebellious teenage girl Astrid who discovers a portal to the afterlife hidden in the basementThis film is the latest horror title to star Ortega who previously starred in Burtonrsquos Netflix original series WednesdayldquolsquoBeetlejuice Beetlejuicersquo marks the longawaited return of one of the most iconic characters of Tim Burtonrsquos cinema but also the happy confirmation of the extraordinary visionary talent and the masterly realization of one of the most fascinating auteurs of his timerdquo Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera said in a statementThe Venice Biennale is honoured and proud to host the world premiere of a work that features a surprising swing of creative imagination and driving hallucinatory rhythmldquoIrsquom very excited by this It means a lot to me to have the world premiere of this film at the Venice Film Festivalrdquo Burton addedThis yearrsquos Venice Film Festival is said to be a starstudded affair with names such as Lady Gaga Joaquin Phoenix Angelina Jolie Daniel Craig Johnny Depp George Clooney Brad Pitt Gal Gadot and Ana de Armas among many other Hollywood personalities likely to be a partThe 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival will begin from August 28 to September 7 The full lineup will be announced on July 23This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever