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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: How old were the stars in the original movie and now?

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is a reality, and it's time for the stars to return for the long-awaited sequel, which took 25 years to become a reality. Check here how old the cast was in the first one and now.

Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
© IMDbWinona Ryder and Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is not only one of the most anticipated movies of the year, but also many mega-important stars from the original cast will be returning for the sequel, 36 years after the start of the franchise.

Tim Burton will return as the director, while Jenna Ortega (Wednesday and Miller’s Girl) will be the new protagonist of the horror comedy, which will follow the young girl and the ghost who returns once again to haunt.

The gothic drama, which was scripted by Alfred Gough (Smallville and Spider-Man 2) and Miles Millar (Into the Badlands), finally has its premiere scheduled for September 6, almost 25 years after its development began.

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How old was the Beetlejuice cast in 1988 and now?

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will not only bring to the big screen the combination of great talents but will also reunite the original cast of the gothic horror comedy with the new generation that will be responsible for continuing the story.

Jenna Ortega will bring to life the daughter of the character played by Winona Ryder, whose mother was portrayed by Catherine O’Hara. Several stars will be returning for the second time.

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Here, check how old the actors were when the first Beetlejuice came out and how old they are now, with the arrival of its sequel:

  • Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice) | In 1988: 37 years old – Today: 72 years old
  • Catherine O’Hara (Delia Deetz) | In 1988: 34 years old – Today: 70 years old
  • Winona Ryder (Lydia Deetz) | In 1988: 17 years old – Today: 52 years old

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