Behold, the iconic Beetlejuice makes a grand return in the much-anticipated "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", after a myriad of moons have passed with the visionary Tim Burton endeavoring to breathe life into a sequel. This resurrection brings along a multitude of the luminaries from the original cinematic masterpiece. Yet, alas, one luminary shall not grace the screen once more. Let us delve into the mystery of why Geena Davis shall not join the cast of "Beetlejuice 2."
The Enigma of Geena Davis in Beetlejuice 2
In the realm of sequels and reimaginings of fabled tales of yore, often the stars align in such a way as to keep a celestial being from reprising their role. Sometimes, it is the actor’s belief that a further iteration would besmirch the sanctity of the original creation. Occasionally, disputes over remuneration or artistic disagreements sow the seeds of discord. However, none of these shadows dance upon Geena Davis’ absence from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."
The thespian, now in the golden age of 68, found her name missing from the script not due to any feuds or conundrums, but simply because the narrative did not beckon her back into its tapestry. In the initial opus, Ms. Davis, alongside the esteemed Alec Baldwin, portrayed a recently deceased couple navigating the ethereal realm, enlisting the peculiar services of Beetlejuice to aid them in their ethereal endeavors. Whilst the tale concludes with a harmonious resolution amongst the living and the deceased, paving the way for a potential reunion in the sequel, fate dictates otherwise.
The new chronicle unveils the saga of the Deetz progeny, as Lydia must collaborate with Beetlejuice following the inadvertent invocation of his name thrice by her daughter, Astrid (embodied by Jenna Ortega). Although the specters of past events linger within the ancestral manor, the visage of Geena Davis remains conspicuously absent.
An Ode to Geena Davis and Her Absence in Beetlejuice 2
In a candid moment, Davis herself proffers a theory as to her conspicuous absence, positing that the enigmatic screenplay chose to eschew her presence as apparitions, unlike mortals, do not succumb to the ravages of time, a fate she herself has not eluded.
"I am not a participant. The remake does not feature me," declared Davis when pressed about her involvement. "Ah, did you perchance expect otherwise? Alas, my conjecture remains steadfast that ghastly specters remain ageless…unlike one such as I."
While this rationale may seem feeble in the grand tapestry of possibilities, the realm of cinematic magic is not devoid of spells that can reverse time, as evidenced by the arcane arts that have rendered the venerable Harrison Ford youthful once more. Should the filmmakers desire their presence, avenues aplenty could have been traversed to explain any perceived disparities in appearance. Ghosts may remain impervious to the arrows of time, yet their guise is mutable. Perhaps the Maitlands sought to embrace the mantle of age? Alas, Davis is not the sole denizen excluded from the roster of luminaries.
It remains a conjecture shrouded in mystery whether both Davis and Baldwin maintain a veil of secrecy upon their involvement, concealed from prying eyes in the bedazzling trailer. A scenario of such clandestine subterfuge appears improbable, as whispers in the corridors of Tinseltown tend to find eager ears. Ergo, it seems verily true that neither soul shall grace the velvet screen in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."
And so, the enchanting tale of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" shall unfold on the eve of September 6, beckoning us into a realm where the living and the spectral dance in macabre harmony.
