Johnny’s next role? Fans are excited about rumors that Depp will star in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2 after appearing in the cast lists for the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic
- Google searches for “Beetlejuice 2” show a picture of Johnny Depp alongside Beetlejuice stars Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder under the heading “Cast”
- Depp’s presence in the Google cast list comes amid growing speculation that after more than 30 years, a Beetlejuice sequel is in the works
- If true, Depp’s appearance in the film could be his first major role since being booted out of the Harry Potter franchise alongside Fantastic Beasts in 2020
Rumors are circulating that Johnny Depp will make his comeback after the defamation trial in Beetlejuice 2.
Depp, who hasn’t appeared in a major film since 2018, now shows up in the cast list alongside stars Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder when Google searches for the film.
The film’s IMDB page was recently updated with a synopsis and a 2025 release date
In February, Deadline fueled speculation that the film franchise would be revived after reports that Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B, would helm the project and said it was in early development at Warner Bros.
The cast list that appears when you search “Beetlejuice 2” in Google. Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder co-starred in the original 1988 Beetlejuice film
Johnny Depp during his May 3 defamation trial. On June 1, Amber Heard awarded him $15 million in damages
The rumors began swirling in the final days of Depp’s blockbuster defamation trial against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, 36. On June 1, Depp was awarded $15 million in damages by Heard.
Since his victory on Wednesday, Depp seems ready to get his life back on track. He has appeared on stage in several performances with rock legend Jeff Beck this week and has released a statement saying he feels he has got his life back.
“Six years ago my life, the lives of my children, the lives of the people closest to me, and also the lives of the people who have supported and believed in me for many, many years, changed forever.”
“And six years later, the jury gave me my life back. I’m really humble.”
Michael Keaton (left) and Winona Ryder (right) in the original 1988 Beetlejuice film. They are rumored to be reprising their roles in a sequel
Film director Tim Burton is rumored to be directing the new Beetlejuice movie. He and Depp have collaborated on numerous films over the years
Johnny Depp in the 2018 film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. He was booted from the adjacent Harry Potter franchise in 2020 amid controversy surrounding Amber Heard
If true, Depp’s presence in the film could mark one of the actor’s first roles in a major film since he was booted from the adjacent Harry Potter franchise, Fantastic Beasts, in 2020 amid the controversy surrounding his and Heard’s marriage.
There have been no confirmations from any authorities that Depp is set to star in the film or that the film is even actually in production. Movie websites that have reported the rumors have warned fans not to get their hopes up just yet, noting that IMDB pages for films yet to be filmed can be inaccurate.
Nonetheless, some fans have expressed their delight at the news, with one Twitter user posting an image of the Google-scoured cast list, but with a crown atop Depp’s head and the glittering exclamation of “YASS” beneath him.
“Excited to see Johnny Depp added to the cast of Beetlejuice 2 #Istandwithjohnny,” the user wrote.
Beetlejuice, which tells the story of a recently deceased couple who hire a “bio-exorcist” to scare away the new live occupants of their home, was released in 1988 to critical and commercial success. The original film starred Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Alec Baldwin and was directed by Tim Burton.
Depp’s appearance in a Burton-directed Beetlejuice 2 would be another of numerous projects the pair have collaborated on over the years, including Edward Scissorhands (1990), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Sweeney Todd (2007) and Alice in Wonderland (2010).
The plot synopsis for Beetlejuice 2, which recently appeared on the film’s IMDB page
Some fans applauded Depp’s appearance alongside the Beetlejuice 2 cast list in Google Search