‘Beetlejuice 2’ Props Are Stolen From Set, Police Say

Juno, the shrewd, chain-smoking caseworker within the film “Beetlejuice” in 1988, mentioned it finest, “Never trust the living.”

An investigation is underway in Vermont after a lamppost and an artwork sculpture had been stolen from the set of “Beetlejuice 2,” which is being filmed in East Corinth, about 25 miles southeast of Montpelier, the state capital, the Vermont State Police mentioned final week.

Early on July 14, the state police obtained a report that somebody had eliminated a lamppost topped with a “distinctive pumpkin decoration” and loaded it into the again of a pickup truck, lined it with a tarp, and fled the scene.

Three days later, film officers reported a second theft: a 150-pound summary artwork statue that was stolen from the neighborhood of a cemetery.

The authentic movie, a comedy-horror basic directed by Tim Burton, follows a lifeless couple who hang-out their very own residence after strangers transfer in. They enlist the assistance of Beetlejuice, a ghastly, mischievous character performed by Michael Keaton, however issues go terribly fallacious once they uncover that he can’t be managed.

The stolen artwork piece seems just like one seen within the authentic movie that was created by Delia Deetz, a struggling sculptor performed by Catherine O’Hara. In the movie, her eerie paintings involves life to witness Beetlejuice’s wedding ceremony to Lydia Deetz, Delia’s stepdaughter, performed by Winona Ryder.

It was unclear if the thefts would have an effect on filming or if film officers would enhance safety measures on set. Warner Bros., the film studio behind the sequel, didn’t instantly reply to a request for touch upon Monday.

While the thefts are a priority, the Hollywood writers’ strike has additionally affected filming, Variety reported. Seven Days, an alternate weekly paper in Vermont, mentioned that out of doors scenes for the sequel had been filmed principally within the state whereas indoor scenes had been filmed in one other location. The paper additionally mentioned that filming started shortly after devastating floods swept the state this month.

Few particulars are recognized concerning the sequel, though Keaton, O’Hara and Ryder will all reprise their roles and Burton will once more direct. Jenna Ortega, the “Wednesday” star, will play the daughter of Ryder’s character, in keeping with Variety.

The movie is anticipated to be launched someday subsequent 12 months.