"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" Movie News and Discussion Thread (Spoilers)

[Fone Bone]

"Love letter" literally means nothing. Remember, Berman and Braga billed "These Are The Voyages" as a love letter to Star Trek fans on Enterprise, and it turned out to be the single worst Star Trek episode is history. If anything, the phrase makes me more worried, not less.

 

[Yojimbo]

The Internet's reaction to Reitman's innocuous statement about the movie being a love letter to fans and twisting it into a secret sexist agenda made me sick but Paul Feig did the classy thing and stood up for him.

 

[19MagiswordLane]

Melissa McCarthy is also standing up for the film:

"I'm for anybody who's making movies. I talked to Jason about it, he's just always had this idea, and his goes back to the world where the guys did exist and I'm like, 'I want to see that.' I'm all for it. I say like, 'Tell the story.' I think there's a million stories to be told. He's a really, really good filmmaker and a really good storyteller, so I will be there buying my ticket."

Melissa McCarthy Supports Ghostbusters 3: I'm All for It

Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters 3 movie has come under fire in the past few weeks, but Melissa McCarthy is all for it.

movieweb.com

 

[Looney Turtles]

I have high hopes for this. The first one is one of my all-time favorite movies.

 

[19MagiswordLane]

Captain Marvel's McKenna Grace is set to star:

‘Captain Marvel’ Actress Mckenna Grace Nabs Starring Role in Jason Reitman’s ‘Ghostbusters’ (Exclusive)

Mckenna Grace, the 12-year-old actress currently onscreen as young Carol Danvers in 'Captain Marvel,' has been cast in Jason Reitman's 'Ghostbusters.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Rick Jones]

It looks like Finn Wolfhard is one of the kids as well. He went from Stranger Things to It to Ghostbusters. That's a cool acting career.

‘Captain Marvel’ Actress Mckenna Grace Joins Jason Reitman’s ‘Ghostbusters’

Jason Reitman has hired "Captain Marvel" actress Mckenna Grace for his "Ghostbusters" movie, which centers on a family with a single mother.

variety.com

I've seen McKenna show up in a few places. I know she did Gifted with Chris Evans.

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[Yojimbo]

Yeah, Jason Reitman confirmed Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace will portray the family that stars in the movie - mother, son, daughter respectively. The other two were previously reported to be in talks.

 

[19MagiswordLane]

In related news, the original films will be re-released on June 11 in a 4k steel book, loaded with rare footage and more.

'Ghostbusters' Getting A 4K Steelbook Release With New Rare Deleted Scenes & More - SlashFilm

A new Ghostbusters 4K Blu-ray includes rare deleted scenes from the original 1984 movie, a new commentary for Ghostbusters II, and much more.

www.slashfilm.com

 

[Yojimbo]

Reitman also posted a photo of Ecto parts.

 

[19MagiswordLane]

Promo poster:

 

[19MagiswordLane]

Filming has been reportedly pushed back to July 12th:

New 'Ghostbusters' Movie Filming Start Date Has Reportedly Been Pushed Back

The Ghostbusters fandom is eagerly anticipating the new direct sequel coming from director Jason [...]

comicbook.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Filming has been reportedly pushed back to July 12th:

New 'Ghostbusters' Movie Filming Start Date Has Reportedly Been Pushed Back

The Ghostbusters fandom is eagerly anticipating the new direct sequel coming from director Jason [...]

comicbook.com

I assume it's due to casting not yet finalised.

 

[19MagiswordLane]

Looks like Bill Murray is not out of the question:

Bill Murray Says He’s Ready to Do Another ‘Ghostbusters’: ‘It Paid For My Son’s College’

At Cannes with The Dead Don't Die, the actor also explained to IndieWire how his relationship to commercial filmmaking has evolved.

www.indiewire.com

 

[Fone Bone]

I take that with a huge grain of salt, because Bill Murray always flakes at the last second regarding this franchise, but if it was the original deal in place that stopped the filming of the sequel, and his appearance in the reboot now negates that, I think a lot more pieces would fall into place easier.

People can talk smack about the reboot if they want. But without it we probably never would have gotten Ghostbusters 3.

 

[Yojimbo]

Even for the 1st movie, Aykroyd and Reitman went to the airport to get Murray and make sure he showed up to the set. But the fact that veto deal was finally abolished when Ghost Corps was formed, like the 2016 movie - it changes things. Still, it's nice he said that. And his wording is interesting, it's a lot different - mainly about including himself as caretakers of the franchise. But it doesn't really change the situation before the article came out. It's still 50:50, he'll show up. They weren't even sure he'd show up during the filming of the 2016 movie. On the other hand, Jason Reitman's indie background might have some appeal to him. Time will tell.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

I'm actually surprised that Murray has never done a film with Reitman's son Jason.

 

[19MagiswordLane]

Filming will finally begin July 14th and wrap on October 7th:

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Reitman's 'Ghostbusters' Will Now Begin Filming July 14th & Wrap October 7th in Calgary

Jason Reitman’s ‘Ghostbusters’ will begin filming July 14th and wrap October 7th in Calgary, Canada. The film is set in the universe of the first two films.

thegww.com

 

[19MagiswordLane]

Sigourney Weaver will reprise her role as Danna Barrett and confirms the return of Murray and Aykroyd:

Ghostbusters: Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, and Dan Aykroyd to Return for New Movie - IGN

Sigourney Weaver says, “It’s going to be crazy working with the guys again!”

www.ign.com

 

[Yojimbo]

Sigourney Weaver will reprise her role as Danna Barrett and confirms the return of Murray and Aykroyd:

Ghostbusters: Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, and Dan Aykroyd to Return for New Movie - IGN

Sigourney Weaver says, “It’s going to be crazy working with the guys again!”

www.ign.com

Yeah, she confirmed it but it's funny we knew since April 26, 2019, a Production Weekly listing was posted, revealing a film date of July 14 in Calgary involving Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, and Weaver. We'll see if Murray comes.

 

[Fone Bone]

Sigourney Weaver is one of those people I am always rooting for, for some strange reason. I don't know what it is about her, but I always have good thoughts and wishes sent her way whenever I see or hear her. She makes it VERY easy for any fan to be on her side.

If anyone deserves to be hot forever, it's her. And so far, that honor hasn't been taken away yet. I must not be the only one out there rooting for her.