14 Famous Actors Who Almost Played Beetlejuice

The title character of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice, also known as "Betelgeuse," has delighted fans through appearances in film, stage, and even an animated series. In the film that marked his first appearance, the ghost with the most was famously played by actor Michael Keaton. In fact, Keaton's performance is so iconic that Burton allegedly would only agree to the sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, being made if Keaton was able to reprise the role.