Keaton opens up about Beetlejuice sequel

Michael Keaton has revealed a Beetlejuice sequel is looking likely now that original director Tim Burton looks set to retake the helm.

Michael Keaton has revealed a Beetlejuice sequel.

Actor Michael Keaton (Pic) has revealed Tim Burton is set to direct a Beetlejuice sequel. (AAP)

Actor Michael Keaton has given Beetlejuice fans a reason to celebrate after revealing details about a potential sequel.

Rumours surrounding the Batman star's involvement in the much-anticipated project have been swirling since 2013, and in a recent interview the 62-year-old confirmed he has been discussing the prospect of reprising his role as the kooky ghost with director Tim Burton.

"I've emailed Tim a couple of times, talked to the writer a couple of times, but all really, really preliminary stuff until relatively recently.

"I always said that (Beetlejuice) is the one thing I'd like to do again, if I ever did anything again," he told MTV.

The actor also reveals that Burton is set to return to direct the movie.

"It kind of required Tim to be involved some way or another. Now it looks like he is involved. And without giving too much away, we've talked to each other, and emailed each other, and if he's in, it's going to be hard not to be in."

In November, Winona Ryder confirmed reports she is in talks to reprise her role as Lydia Deetz in the film.

The original Beetlejuice hit cinemas in 1988.


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