Title: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Sets Stage for Global Adventures
Key Takeaways:
– Ghostbusters franchise is hinting at a worldwide scope in future releases.
– Actors Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace return for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
– Original cast members, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson play notable roles.
– Gil Kenan, acclaimed director, takes the helm for the next installment of this ghost comedy.
– Afterlife director Jason Reitman stepped back from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire due to his father's demise.
The acclaimed Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now moving from the fringes of small-town America to possibly a new global frontier. JoBlo's Chris Bumbray feels the latest release is set to pave the way for a grander Ghostbusters franchise. Conversations with franchise co-creator Dan Aykroyd hinted at potential international escapades.
Aykroyd Teases Global Possibilities
Though the series has a penchant for the Big Apple, Aykroyd isn't opposed to opening up the map for some paranormal activity, saying “We like New York, but that's not to say that we couldn't make New York the base and travel off somewhere else.” Adding that “there are ghosts around the world”, these remarks suggest a truly global future for the franchise.
Returning Cast Members and New Faces
Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace return in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as the sibling duo Trevor and Phoebe. They're joined by Carrie Coon as their mother, while Paul Rudd reprises his role as Gary Grooberson. Newcomers to the franchise include Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, James Acaster and Emily Alyn Lind. Significantly, original Ghostbusters Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson once again don their iconic jumpsuits with their roles in this sequel reportedly more prominent.
Director's Chair Transition
Originally, Jason Reitman, Director of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, was slated to direct Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as well. Gil Kenan was to co-write the screenplay with him. However, a change of plans saw Kenan stepping up to the director's seat. Kenan, known for his work on Monster House, City of Ember, and the Poltergeist remake, drew from Real Ghostbusters animated series for inspiration for the supernatural threats in the film. Reitman stepped down as director due to his father's death. His father, Ivan Reitman, was the director of the original Ghostbusters movies.
Looking Forward
Globe-trotting adventures for the Ghostbusters team could open up unprecedented possibilities for the franchise. Can we expect our spectral tracking team to face off against malevolent ghosts on the banks of the river Seine, or perhaps on the Great Wall of China? Or can we see them investigating ghostly anomalies in the ancient pyramids of Egypt? The possibilities are dizzying and fans are eager for the next reveal.
Let's hope, whether it's Paris, Beijing, or Cairo, the Ghostbusters continue to captivate the audience with their world-saving antics. So, if you are a fan, do not forget to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire this weekend and then let us know where you'd like to see these empathetic exterminators heading next.
