Dan Aykroyd confirms Ghostbusters 3 casting rumors
Bloody Disgusting learned from a reader that Aykroyd had appeared on WGN Radio in Chicago this past week, where he commented about the casting process on Ghostbusters 3. He stated that they definitely want to bring in some "fresh faces", and that Faris and Hader are at the top of his list for future Ghostbusters. Eliza Dushku's name was also mentioned, as previously rumored, and Dan confirmed that Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver will definitely return for this third movie.
No "official" casting announcements were made by Aykroyd in regards to the new Ghostbusters coming in to take over for Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray, and himself. The comedian said that it was still too early to tell who will round out the cast. Columbia Pictures is eyeing a May 2011 start date for Ghostbusters 3. So expect an official announcement soon.
Ghostbusters 3 is in development and stars Sigourney Weaver, Anna Faris, Eliza Dushku, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson. The film is directed by Ivan Reitman.
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Josh
Dear God, I LOATHE Anna Faris. This just put my excitement for this movie way down, as much as I love the rest of the cast.
2 years agoby @shuabertFlag
bud2fresh
I should be excited but i'm not
2 years agoby @bud2freshFlag
Vamp
If no official casting announcements were made by Aykroyd, then why the F*CK does the headline say that he confirmed them?
However, Anna Faris is win. So I will be happy if she joins. :D
2 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
Dan
Optimistic*
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Dan
I'm not against Farris being a Ghostbuster. As I've said in the past, she'll be working with an assumedly strong, funny script, and be around the greats, so I'm optimist she'll be just fine.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Wichy
Hmmm...not so concerned about Hader as I am Farris, but I guess it will be what we have to work with so, bring it on :p I can't say I'm not excited either, because I am. I have always loved Ghostbusters and hopefully this will be all I hope it will be.
2 years agoby @wichitagalzlFlag
ed_wood
Cool, get this movie rolling.
2 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
Dan
Hell, as of right now, scientists are discovering 'goldilocks' type planets. Planets with just the right temperatures and conditions for possible life, giving more credence to the idea of life out there. So I definitely believe there is more then just us out there, there has to be.
We aren't even in the center or even close to it in our Milky Way galaxy. We're like a suburb, really. I'm of the belief we don't know jack sh*t yet. Maybe 1 percent of 1 percent of the universe do we really understand and know about.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Bane5000
@Todd89...seriously man, when is the government gonna stop thinking were stupid, we cant possible be the only living being in all these galaxies and in existance and what is the best effort the government comes up with whenever theres an incident related to aliens...' uhhh it was a weather balloon "...really, everytime its gonna be a weather balloon lol
2 years agoby @bane5000Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
@Todd belongs on X-Files. Lol.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Hmm... I'd love to see James Franco as a Ghost Buster. That would be amazing.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
050298fl
I'm looking forward to Ghostbusters III, but am a little worried. I heard those rumors about Murray being a cameo and/or that they'll be killing off Peter Venkman. For me, both of those aspects repel my interest in this movie. I love Ghostbusters and I'll admit, Peter Venkman is my favorite character. All that put aside, I don't see how anyone can deny that Venkman is the who Ghostbusters is most notorious for (I believe the absence of Venkman is why Extreme Ghostbusters (the cartoon) was so unpopular.). In my opinion, killing off Peter Venkman will break the back of the Ghostbusters franchise. I can't see anything productive, constructive, far much less anything entertaining that can come out of something like that. I hope this movie won't kill off Peter Venkman because if so, I won't be going to see it. I know this is just entertainment, but seeing that is something I'll just not be able to bring myself to do. I'd rather not because in some cases, ignorance really is bliss and if not that, at least cheaper than spending money for tickets to see a bad movie.
2 years agoby @050298flFlag
B.j. Frank
@bane... seeing as how the world isnt supposed to end until Dec. 21st, they're really gonna look like idiots...
2 years agoby @b-j-frankFlag
Mutant
people, the world will not end. There is scientific proof now
The only thing I expect is when the Government actually decides to tell us the truth, that we're not alone in the universe. I've known since I was a kid.
The truth will be shattering and it will have an impact on our world.
2 years agoby @zenderFlag
Bane5000
@Supes...i wouldnt be surprised when 2012 come theres gonna be all these mass suicides cuz people would rather end it themselves, and then theyre gonna look like idiots for doing so once Dec 13 comes around
2 years agoby @bane5000Flag
Bane5000
for the love of god i better not hear later they would even consider having andy samberg in the movie also , that guy annoys the hell out of me
2 years agoby @bane5000Flag
incmob
Bill Hader thumbs up... Anna Farris... thumbs down, unless she of course showed us some boobies then i might be okay with it. I have a feeling sigourney weaver is only there for nostalgiac reasons, much like karen allen in indiana, not much of a character to keep the plot moving... the ghostbusters are important though to pass the baton so to speak. they just need to focus on a couple more alumni from snl a cast that would be committed to two or three more.
2 years agoby @incmobFlag
Dan
And if the world WAS gonna come to an end, I'd try to find a high up altitude somewhere so I can have the best view possible :p
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Dan
@bane5000 Exactly, dude. I think the length of time on the Mayan long count calendar is called a 'baktun'. It's just one ending, and another starting.
And once 2013 arrives, the next doomsday date will be 2020, watch.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
JasonKat
And when the world ends and wer all dead, an ant is gonna tell the other.. "IDIOTS AND THEY DIDNT BELIIVE IT".. lolz i wont b suprise if bin laddin lives on. LOL As for ghostbusters they do need to hurry up b4 1 of the cast members dies, since most of them r old already. last thing i want is 1 of them ending up like the joker..blah
2 years agoby @jasonkatFlag
Bane5000
@Supes... i always found the 2012 theory funny, just like Y2k, that new years eve i remember seeing people running to stores, stocking up on water and canned goods, as soon as it was 12:01 i was like " ok, i guess nuthin is gonna happen afterall ". the 2012 theory isnt something of the worlds gonna end or the planet is gonna be destroyed, all it signifies is a change in Age, and by Age i mean Age's the world goes through according to the Zodiac Signs.
The Mayan calender maps out the Age Of Pisces, which were currently in at the moment, on December 21,2012, the age of Pisces will end and well enter the Age Of Aquarius, thats all it is, were finishing one age of this Earth and entering another, but people, as always with change, are causing a panic over something so little, its just human nature dude...
2 years agoby @bane5000Flag
Dan
The world isn't going to end in 2012. That's a bunch of Y2K-ish rubbish. A lot of people are gonna be disappointed when 2013 rolls around :p
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Lethal2damax
They need to start making this now! I mean! RIGHT NOW! I WANT IT BEFORE 2012 WHEN THE WORLD ENDS!(unless it turns out to be crap.......)
2 years agoby @lethal2damaxFlag
The Real Lex Luthor
Simon Pegg would rule as a Ghostbuster!!! I hope they get his fat friend Nick Frost they would be awesome together as Ghostbusters!!! I can see Hader being good in this also but I would think they would like a bigger name then him.
2 years agoby @thajackalFlag
Emmytt
cant wait
2 years agoby @emmyttFlag
spynet315
Oh God no.... Please no.... Bill Hader, I wouldn't mind too much, but Farris need to die a slow, painful death.
2 years agoby @spynet315Flag
Messenger
Anna Faris is pretty but I can't see her as ghost buster. I still like the idea of handing it off to the Apatow crew.
2 years agoby @messengerFlag
CBF
Anna Faris in a Ghostbusters movie? Pretty dumb.
2 years agoby @comicbookfanFlag
MovieWiz001
cool
2 years agoby @moviewiz001Flag
Summit10
The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, Ghostbusters 3, Superman (?), Men in Black, Star Trek 2, The Bourne Legacy, James Bond 23, The Hobbit.
cool!!!
2 years agoby @summit10Flag