Michael Keaton returns as Beetlejuice with a focus on keeping the character true to its original essence

​Keaton explained in an interview with GQ that he believed giving Beetlejuice too much screen time would ruin the character’s impact. He emphasized that Beetlejuice isn’t meant to be the driving force of the story, but rather a part of it. In the sequel, Beetlejuice remains an integral part of the plot, but he doesn’t dominate the storyline as much as he did in the original film. According to Keaton, this balance is crucial to maintaining the character’s appeal.