Alfred Gough declared as one of Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceS more notable celebrity cameos came to be, and as it is not always intended for this specific Tim Burton collaborator. In the opening act of the 2024 sequel to the 1988 horror comedy, Danny DeVito makes a surprise appearance as a janitor working in the corridor of the afterlife. While cleaning and listening to the Bee Gees, the character accidentally knocks over a selection of boxes of loose body parts, which lead to the return of Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) ex-wife Delores (Monica Bellucci), becoming the first victim of her search. for revenge.
With DeVito’s ghost is one of the first new spirits that audiences encounter Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceGough broke down the secrets of the short came to Entertainment Weekly. Despite being a frequent creative collaborator to Burton, the role was not intended for the actor during writing, with the director later casting DeVito, although Gough looked forward to viewers seeing him so early in the movie’s runtime. Check out Gough’s response below:
Tim called Danny and Danny said yes within a minute and came and did it, which was great. There’s such a fun surprise in the movie right at the beginning… that’s beyond my sleuthing perview for trailers.
How long did Danny DeVito and Tim Burton work together?
The pair created iconic characters together
As of his appearance in Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceDeVito has worked alongside Burton on five features to date. The couple first worked together on 1992’s Batman Returns Along with the Ghost with the most himself, Michael Keaton, where DeVito played a more animalistic version of comic book villain The Penguin. Although not Burton’s first choice for the character, the heavily German Expressionism-inspired reimagining of the character has since been celebrated as one of the Caped Crusader’s best-adapted villains to the big screen, despite his freedom.
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While DeVito would only make a brief cameo as a gambler amidst the chaos of Mars Attacks!He would get a more substantial role as circus ringmaster Amos Calloway in Big fishOne of Edward Bloom’s (Ewan McGregor) many fantastic acquaintances that introduces him to Sandra (Alison Lohman). Finally, 16 years later Big fishs release, DeVito reunited with Burton on 2019’s Live Action Dumbo Adaptation, again taking the supporting role of another ringmaster, this time playing Max Medici. While his roles, incl Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceThe janitors have varied in size, both creatives highly respect each other.
Although brief, DeVito’s inclusion in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a fun addition for viewers familiar with Burton and the actor’s history. Along with Keaton, he is one of Burton’s most memorable recurring stars, and his ghost is not only memorable but helps set the stakes of Betelgeuse’s story. As such, even though DeVito is a beloved, highly recognizable star, his appearance doesn’t feel overpowering and fits naturally into the movie.
Source: Entertainment Weekly