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Is Johnny Depp in 'Beetlejuice 2'? The TRUTH behind the rumors around Tim Burton sequel

Johnny Depp fans are convinced that the movie would mark the actor's return to the big screen

Now that the high-voltage Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial has come to an end, the verdict is the only call for which the world is waiting. While that’s another story, Depp’s fans are going wild at the moment because a rumor has popped up saying the actor is all set to star in Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice 2’ movie!  

After Google search results revealed Depp as part of the cast list for the 'Beetlejuice' sequel, speculation emerged that Depp would join Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton in the movie. However, neither the production company nor director Burton have confirmed Depp's involvement in the highly anticipated sequel.

So far, all rumors concerning Depp's casting has been based on ideas and assumptions based on unverified Google and IMDb search results. Fans, on the other hand, are convinced that the movie would mark Depp's return to the big screen.

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About the upcoming movie…

'Beetlejuice 2' will be released in 2025, 37 years after the first film was released. Burton returns as director and Keaton and Ryder reprise their roles. Depp famously got a tattoo saying "Winona forever" after dating Ryder for four years, from 1989 to 1993. According to IMDb, the planned film is a "sequel” to 'Beetlejuice', which is about a ghost who is hired to help haunt a house. The narrative and storyline are unknown at this time, although it is being produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Warner Bros. 

Fans are going wild

After the rumor started to spread like wildfire, many fans of Depp shared their views on Twitter. One person wrote, “Right I am seeing tweets that #JohnnyDepp will be in #Beetlejuice2 can someone confirm is there going to be another #Beetlejuice dear lord J would LOVE THAT. Winona & Michael K ahhh Beetlejuice 2 would be awesoms if true 🤞 xxx”. Another fan wrote, “So happy Tim Burton cast Depp in Beetlejuice 2. It's going to be a big hit as Depp fans will support him. #JusticeForJohhnyDepp #beetlejuice2 #AmberHeardlsALiar #johnnydepp #justiceforjohnny #timburton” Another fan said, “If this is true, the JD is on the way back to recovering his career. Keep sharing! For Johnny😎”

Another fan stated, “This is conformation enough! They won't put anyone on the cast list unless they are signed. Probably waiting for trial to be over before announcing Johnny Depp staring in Beetlejuice 2 🪲 w Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton.” One other fan said, “Forget about Winona Ryder for a moment and think about bringing Michael Keaton and Johnny Depp together in the same project. It's a damn miracle. And it should have happened earlier.” Another person said, “All his fans just want him to get his life back...like so many other victims of abuse.”