Ghostbuster Cast revealed for Reboot

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Ghostbusters (Reboot) / 27 Jan 2015
Female Ghostbusters Cast Revealed: Wiig, McCarthy, McKinnon & Jones
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Paul Feig is directing.

By Steve WattsSeveral well-known comedic actresses are said to be in negotiations for the new Ghostbusters movie.

Former and current SNL cast members Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones are all in early talks for the film, according to Variety. Earlier this week, director Paul Feig confirmed that Melissa McCarthy was in talks as well.

Sources reportedly claim Cecily Strong is likely to play a government official, similar to William Atherton's role in the first Ghostbusters film.

Feig himself tweeted this image today of his quartet of ghostbustin' leads:

Feig has said that the new movie will pay homage to the original, and acknowledge those stories. He's trying to steer clear of self-parody, and instead is hoping to bring the franchise into the "new generation."
From IGN.com

[TurtleTitan97]

I don't know what movie I'm looking forward to the least. This or The Not-So Fantastic Four film.

[CyberCubed]

I don't think I've ever been so appalled of the casting choices in a movie since we thought Eric Sachs was playing Shredder.

This is somehow even worse since at least Shredder was still Asian in the film.

[NinjaPug]

I think a Ghostbusters reboot is a really bad idea but I like this cast a lot better than the previously rumored folks like Seth Green and Jonah Hill.

[ToTheNines]

I never cared much when Murray was fiddle farting about doing it or not, and I really quit caring when Ramis went to the other side.

I wish they'd let it die. We got that awesome videogame and the spectacular IDW books. Those make up for the fact that we never got a real GB3, easily.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I never cared much when Murray was fiddle farting about doing it or not, and I really quit caring when Ramis went to the other side.

I wish they'd let it die. We got that awesome videogame and the spectacular IDW books. Those make up for the fact that we never got a real GB3, easily.

agreed 110% with ya

[Bry]

Having some present and past SNLers in the cast feels pretty right to me. But my main concern is that they're gonna be essentially playing female versions of the same characters. If you're gonna do something new with it... then do something new.

[snake]

Kill me. This reeks of bad ideas.

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

Originally Posted by Bry

Having some present and past SNLers in the cast feels pretty right to me. But my main concern is that they're gonna be essentially playing female versions of the same characters. If you're gonna do something new with it... then do something new.

They won't be playing female versions of the original characters. This will be a completely original concept aside from the fact they're Ghostbusters.

If I'd have to guess based on the director, I'd say he's smart enough to capture the essence of the original in the fact that all the Ghostbusters were just caricatures of the actor playing them. I for one cannot wait to see Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones in this. They will steal this movie I'm guaranteeing it right now.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I don't think I've ever been so appalled of the casting choices in a movie since we thought Eric Sachs was playing Shredder.

This is somehow even worse since at least Shredder was still Asian in the film.

Agreed 100%. I also stand by what Tothenines said.

[TonySiegel]

where do I start?

[Wildcat]

Ever since the all female rumor started last year people have been complaining (for lack of a better word). Imdb has been flooded with basically spam at this point. I got into a couple of ridiculous discussions. The same old shtick.

There's literally the same complaints for every new sequel or big name movie. "[Insert Name] is too new, never gonna work, all cgi, bad cast etc." The typical naysayer stuff. I know not everyone is like this though. Just one side of field. A lot of people still want another GB and don't mind a female team.

I for one love the idea. Seeing a female take on it sounds cool to me. I'd prefer a sequel too so I'm glad to hear it will acknowledge the first 2. I hope it's finally happening because it's been on/off for so long. So many supposed ideas and dates have been given out over the years.

I absolutely HATE when people say let it die. I've heard this even before Ramis passed away. Ooh its impossible to make a good update cause Hollwood sucks now, right?... please.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

A lot of people still want another GB and don't mind a female team.

I for one love the idea. Seeing a female take on it sounds cool to me.

I think you're confusing people caring about them being female to people dreading, day f*cking ONE, that Feig directing would lead to having to deal with McCarthy's tired act sh*tting up the movie. There's a reason Tammy tanked and it's because no one wants to see that trash anymore.

I was absolutely in love with the idea of a female Ghostbusters team from the beginning, but I was also equally as worried she'd be in it playing her part from Bridesmaids. Again.

We can only hope if she's 100% locked for this movie that she isn't written as a loud mouth slob.

[Wildcat]

Originally Posted by Peanut

I think you're confusing people caring about them being female to people dreading, day f*cking ONE, that Feig directing would lead to having to deal with McCarthy's tired act sh*tting up the movie. There's a reason Tammy tanked and it's because no one wants to see that trash anymore.

I was absolutely in love with the idea of a female Ghostbusters team from the beginning, but I was also equally as worried she'd be in it playing her part from Bridesmaids. Again.

We can only hope if she's 100% locked for this movie that she isn't written as a loud mouth slob.

I understand people complaining about McCarthy. I probably would have picked different girls but I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt. It comes down to the script and how they're written.

McCarthy doesn't play a slob on Mike and Molly. Not one of my favorite shows. Only seen a few episodes but she can play a non-slob.

Still regardless of the choices a lot of people have been complaining just for the all female idea alone. They've been complaining about a new team in general. Way before any of this.

[Memphis]

I hope I die before this and fantastic four release... But after Avengers.

[MikeandRaph87]

A female version? The daughters of the group? I don't like the casting either. I think I will stick with the idea of not trying to rework a classic or make poorly made sequels. I will give it a pass and be the proud owner of Ghostbusters 1 & 2 DVD boxset. I thought the biggest problem the films would ever see is Weaver's character married someone else and had a kid.

[plastroncafe]

No matter how good this movie is, it won't come anywhere NEAR as close to being as entertaining as watching the impotent fanboy rage explode online.

[pingclang]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

No matter how good this movie is, it won't come anywhere NEAR as close to being as entertaining as watching the impotent fanboy rage explode online.

It's been pretty thrilling so far. Comicvine and comicbookresources are pretty entertaining already.

[NinjaPug]

I'd be pretty pissed if Bill Murray ends up doing this remake movie after dicking around with a 3rd Ghostbusters for years. He was always the main holdup in moving forward with a 3rd one.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

No matter how good this movie is, it won't come anywhere NEAR as close to being as entertaining as watching the impotent fanboy rage explode online.

This kind of thing is always incredibly delicious.