Tim Burton has addressed ongoing speculation about reuniting with Johnny Depp for a sequel to Edward Scissorhands, revealing that while they will work together again in the future, it won’t be for a follow-up to the beloved 1990 film. Speaking at the Marrakech International Film Festival, Burton explained that some stories are simply best left as standalone works.
Burton, who is currently in the spotlight for his upcoming project Beetlejuice 2, shared his thoughts on the idea of sequels: “There are certain films I don’t want to make a sequel to. I didn’t want to make a sequel to Edward Scissorhands because it felt like a one-off thing. I didn’t want to have a sequel for The Nightmare Before Christmas either because it also felt like a unique creation. Certain things are best left on their own, and for me, that’s one of them.”
Edward Scissorhands was the first film in which Burton worked with Johnny Depp, sparking a long-running creative partnership that would go on to produce films like Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Their collaborations have been met with critical and audience acclaim, solidifying their strong bond in the film industry.
Despite Burton’s reluctance to revisit Edward Scissorhands, he expressed optimism about future collaborations with Depp, stating, “Well, I’m sure there will be more.” Burton emphasized that his decision to cast actors is always based on the specific project he is working on at the time, and not based on any preconceived ideas about pairing up with a particular actor.
“I never feel like, ‘Oh, I’m going to use this actor or that actor,'” Burton continued. “It usually has to be based on the project I’m working on. That’s what film is all about: collaboration and bouncing ideas off the people around you.”
Burton’s comments suggest that while a reunion with Depp may not involve revisiting Edward Scissorhands, the director remains open to working with the actor on future projects. For fans hoping for a new collaboration, it seems their wish could come true—just not in the form of a sequel to the iconic 1990s film.
