The 72-year-old actor is reprising his role as the 'ghost with the most' in a highly anticipated sequel to the original 1988 horror comedy. Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder also back for the film.

Keaton said he and returning director Tim Burton want the new movie to look 'handmade' He admitted getting to work in that was thrilling, particularly after the Hollywood trend of relying on green screen for many big budget blockbusters. He said: "When you get to do that again after years of standing in front of a giant screen, pretending someone's across the way from you, this is just enormous fun"