Who you gonna call for the next Ghostbusters movie? Maybe not franchise mainstays Dan Aykroyd or Bill Murray. It seems as though the two original Ghostbusters may have hung up their proton packs for good, based on Aykroyd’s recent comments in an interview. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire scared up an impressive $188 million at the box […]
While Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray are the original Ghostbusters, this news may be for the best as Frozen Empire was too beholden to nostalgia and its cast too sprawling. It’s also worth noting that Aykroyd’s comments don’t mention Ernie Hudson, whose Winston Zeddemore is bankrolling the Spengler family’s new ghostbusting adventures. It feels safe to presume that Hudson will likely return in some capacity if the sequel gets greenlit.
In my review for Bloody Disgusting, I wrote, “Frozen Empire offers familiar set pieces, references, and easter eggs aplenty, but the nostalgia tank is now running on empty.“ And, “That may be enough for some, especially when Frozen Empire pulls out some deep-cut nods. But by the time the mid-credit scene kicks in, solely designed to inspire merchandising sales, it’s more likely to leave you ready for the Ghostbusters to retire in peace.”
Kenan expressed plans for additional films alongside writer-producer Jason Reitman, though no sequel has officially been announced as of yet. Aykroyd’s statements on his return seem as though Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman have retired, but nothing is official, and the actor recently even gave hints about the franchise’s future.
Stay tuned.
