Some actors may have reservations about returning to fan-favorite roles, but not Geena Davis. Known for such films as “A League of Their Own” and “Thelma & Louise,” the actor has many notable characters. And all of them are fair game to return to.
“I want to play every character I’ve ever played again,” Davis confessed to People in 2022 during an interview for her memoir. But returning to the role of Barbara, the charming homeowner who dies at the beginning of “Beetlejuice,” is easier said than done. Davis acknowledged this, noting: “I have a feeling that ghosts don’t age.” In a universe populated by the dead, this could confuse the narrative. However, the same can’t be said for Michael Keaton, who is returning to play the titular character.
Even while he was reportedly hesitant about returning to the role, there is no movie without Beetlejuice. The film also has the added benefit of caking him with makeup and ghoulish costuming to distract from the fact that he is aged. One could even argue because he is a poltergeist, he would have the ability to change his appearance, and being Beetlejuice is hard living. There is no denying that there are significant obstacles to bringing Davis back to the fold, but there’s always a way — especially in a Tim Burton feature. In a universe full of sandworms and elaborate dance sequences, anything is possible. Even more than one poltergeist.
