Michael Keaton’s portrayal of Beetlejuice springs to life in a remarkable new cosplay, coinciding with the release of *Beetlejuice Beetlejuice*. Originally debuting in 1988, Tim Burton’s cult classic film features Keaton as Betelgeuse, a mischievous bio-exorcist who aids a deceased couple in expelling the insufferable Deetz family from their home. In *Beetlejuice Beetlejuice*, Keaton reprises his chaotic role, causing mayhem in the real world after Astrid Deetz (played by Jenna Ortega), daughter of Lydia (Winona Ryder), inadvertently summons him.
Cosplayer Annie Thomas has shared a captivating video showcasing her transformation into Keaton’s iconic character. The video meticulously documents the elaborate makeup and prosthetics application, capturing the character’s signature white skin, green hair, and generally decayed appearance. Thomas doesn’t stop there; she also dons several of Beetlejuice’s memorable outfits, including the red tuxedo, the black-and-white striped suit, and a conductor’s uniform. Take a look at the video below:
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Keaton’s distinctive voice and mannerisms are integral to the Beetlejuice persona, yet his appearance is equally vital. Although Beetlejuice’s exact age isn’t specified in the films, he alludes to being at least 600 years old, which accounts for his eerie appearance. Keaton’s portrayal features ghostly white skin, decayed teeth, and unruly green hair, with clothes and skin marred by mold and fungus. He’s even depicted eating bugs on at least one occasion.
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Thomas’ cosplay encapsulates all these details, including the small patches of fungus around the mouth and hairline. Regarding attire, the red suit is reminiscent of Keaton’s look from the original film’s conclusion, the conductor’s outfit appears in the sequel’s trailers, and the black-and-white striped suit remains the character’s most iconic ensemble from the first movie. To top it all off, the video is set to “Jump in the Line” by Harry Belafonte, a song featured in a lively sequence in the original film.
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Thomas Perfectly Captures Keaton’s Essence
Keaton’s depiction of Beetlejuice is undeniably one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable character designs ever. The familiarity of this look makes it challenging to recreate, as any errors are easily noticed. Nevertheless, Thomas excels, capturing not just Betelgeuse’s overall design but using makeup to closely resemble Keaton himself as the character.
Considering the age of Burton’s original film, younger audiences may not be acquainted with Keaton’s character, but the generally positive reception of *Beetlejuice Beetlejuice* suggests this unique cinematic world is engaging a new generation of fans. As Halloween approaches, dressing up as Beetlejuice might once again become a popular choice, although many will find it difficult to replicate the character’s look as precisely as Thomas does.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.
