Tim Burton talks about returning to 'Beetlejuice' after nearly 40 years

By Gurjit Kaur,

Sarah Handel, Scott Detrow

Published September 5, 2024 at 5:25 PM EDT

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with director Tim Burton on his latest film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The movie is a sequel to Burton's beloved 1988 comedy Beetlejuice.

Gurjit Kaur

Gurjit Kaur is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered. A pop culture nerd, her work primarily focuses on television, film and music.

Sarah Handel

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Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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