Who you gonna call? Not Bill Murray for 'Ghostbusters 3'
Who you gonna call? For "Ghostbusters 3," not Bill
Murray.
The Ghostbusters retired a long time ago, after a 1984 hit
film, 1989 sequel, and two animated TV shows. But their spirit is still
haunting the entertainment world.
In a webcast with Empire magazine, former Ghostbuster Dan
Aykroyd implied he and co-star Rick Moranis were actively working to bring
"Ghostbusters 3" to theaters sometime in the next few years.
"If we can get the script to 'Ghostbusters 3' right,
then it would definitely have Moranis as a major component. None of us would
want to do the movie without having him as a participant,” said Aykroyd.
He also responded to
questions that another star, Bill Murray, wasn’t into the idea, denying reports
that Murray
actually shredded a potential script and included the note note, “No one wants
to pay money to see fat, old men chasing ghosts.”
Replied Aykroyd, “Bill Murray is not capable of such
behavior. This is simply something that would not be in his nature. We have a
deep, private personal relationship that transcends business. We communicate
frequently and his position on the involvement in 'Ghostbusters 3' has been
made clear and I respect that.”
Nevertheless, Aykroyd continues on his quest, hinting he
will be pursuing alternative actors to fill the shoes.
Tough to say what a
Ghostbusters movie would be like without Murray.
Not all fans are thrilled.
“Leave Ghostbusters in the past where it belongs, with its
reputation maintained by affectionate nostalgia,” writes Belfast Boy on
Empire's comment page. “The legacy can only be tarnished by a much belated
continuation.”
Others see the humor
in the situation or wouldn’t mind a return of the plot, if the right pieces
were in place.
“If they can't get
the original cast back together, OK, reboot it completely,” says a fan who goes
by larstrygve. “Start over with some new guys.”
Does bustin' make you feel good? Is "Ghostbusters
3" a good idea?
