Although Burton hasn't worked with Johnny Depp since 2012’s "Dark Shadows," the two have collaborated on numerous films, including "Edward Scissorhands," "Sleepy Hollow," and "Sweeney Todd." When asked about the possibility of working with Depp again, Burton expressed confidence, saying, "I'm sure there will be" another collaboration. However, he also pointed out that his casting decisions are always driven by the project at hand, rather than a desire to work with specific actors.
Burton’s return to the world of "Beetlejuice" was met with success. The sequel, which reunited him with original stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, opened to the second-biggest September debut of all time, earning $110 million domestically and grossing over $450 million globally. The film has received generally positive reviews, with a 76% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a "B+" grade from CinemaScore.
In an interview with Variety, Burton reflected on what drew him back to "Beetlejuice" after so many years. He mentioned his strong connection to Lydia, the character played by Winona Ryder, and the exploration of what happens to people years after they were once rebellious teenagers. Burton explained that the emotional anchor for the film was exploring the journey of the Deetz family and Lydia, asking, "What happens to people 35 years later?" He also described working with the original cast as a "strange but beautiful" experience, and noted that while he didn't rewatch the original film, he chose to dive into the sequel without overthinking its predecessor's success.
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