In July 2012, following the release of both "Dark Shadows" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter", it was announced that screenwriter and novelist Seth Grahame-Smith was working alongside Burton on a potential "Beetlejuice" sequel. Actor Michael Keaton has also expressed interest in reprising his role as the title character along with Winona Ryder. In October 2017, "Deadline Hollywood" reported that Mike Vukadinovich was hired to write a script in time for the film's 30th anniversary. In April 2019, Warner Bros. stated the sequel had been shelved.