The following contains spoilers for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, now playing in theaters

the ending of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the film has introrduced plenty of characters, with the likes of Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe fleshing out the film's cast.

However, Beetlejuice wouldn't be the same without the titular character and all his chaotic glory. Michael Keaton's starring role in Beetlejuice elevated a relatively minor amount of screen time into an immortal film character who has gone on to inspire animated shows and Broadway musicals alike. He's not the only returning star from the original film who plays an important role in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, keeping the heart of the series in the drama between the Deetz family. Here's every returning star among the cast in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Michael Keaton As Beetlejuice

Born September 5, 1951

Active Since: 1975

Actor: Michael Keaton reprises his role as Betelgeuse in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, bringing back one of his most iconic roles for the horror/comedy sequel. Born in Coraopolis, Pennslyvania, Keaton found his big break in films like Night Shift and Mr. Mom. Keaton subseqently solidified his cinematic stardom in part thanks to his collaborations with Tim Burton. Beetlejuice, Batman, and Batman Returns were among the ten films in their respective year of release. Following years of ing roles, his career went through a resurgence with the release of the Academy Award nominated Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).

Character: The undead Betelgeuse was an ideal role for Keaton in 1988, serving as a manic comedic character that could highlight Keaton's flexibility and versatility as a performer. The sleezy undead bio-excorist remains a great character for Keaton decades later, with the actor slipping back into the role of Betelgeuse with ease. In the new film, Betelgeuse still harbors a torch for Lydia Deetz. The film also dives into Betelgeuse's origins, highlighting Beetlejuice's backstory, the events surrounding his death, and his connections to characters like Delores.

Winona Ryder As Lydia Deetz

Born October 29, 1971

Active Since: 1986

Actor: Born in Winona, Minnesota, Winona Ryder's big break came with the role fo Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice. After appearing in several high profile roles in the 1980s and 1990s including Oscar-nominated performances in Age of Innocence and Little Women, Ryder's career went through a lull in the early 2000s. Following several minor roles, her performance as Joyce in Stranger Things helped catapult her back into the spotlight. It's exciting to see Ryder back as Lydia, especially given her own experiences in the entertainment industry reflecting the challenges faced by an exhausted Lydia in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Character: Winona Ryder was only 15 when she played Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice, and returns to the part 36 years later. Lydia was a comically morose teenager in the original film. Now, Lydia finds herself dealing with the trials and tribulations of adulthood, including a strained relationship with her daughter Astrid, played by Wednesday's Jenna Ortega. Ryder brings a certain amount of lived-in exhaustion to the character in the modern day, balancing a slightly theatrical approach to her career as a high-profile ghost hunter with a shaken and exhausted woman.

Catherine O'Hara As Delia Deetz

Born March 4 1954

Active Since: 1974

Actor: Born in Toronto, Canada, O'Hara established herself as one of the lead performers in the sketch comedy series SCTV. Since then, O'Hara has been a consistent presence in film and television for over forty years. She's appeared in other Tim Burton projects outside of the Beetlejuice films, including the Burton-produced The Nightmare Before Christmas and 2012's Frankenweenie. In recent years, her most notable role has been Moira Rose in the critically acclaimed Schitt's Creek. She's set to appear in the second season of The Last of Us.

Character: Catherine O'Hara is the third major returning cast member from the original Beetlejuice who appears in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Lydia's step-mother, the conceptual artist Delia is one of the original film's more comical ing characters. Delia plays a similar role in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, albeit in a more bittersweet way. A widow after Charles Deetz's died early in the film, Delia is a silly ing element of the film. In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Delia serves as a compelling contrast to the more mature Lydia before going on an unexpected adventure of her own.