Melissa McCarthy, star of the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot has broken her silence on Jason Reitman’s upcoming sequel, which will continue the mythology from the original two films of the franchise.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Melissa McCarthy revealed she is nothing but supportive of the new Ghostbusters project:
“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.'”
The new Ghostbusters sequel from Sony will serve as a sequel to the first two films from the studio, ignoring 2016’s female-led reboot of the franchise directed by Paul Feig. Since the film’s announcement, the project has fallen under fire from those involved with the 2016 reboot. While Melissa McCarthy may be backing Jason Reitman to bring Ghostbusters 3 to fruition, Leslie Jones, who starred in the reboot, took to Twitter last month to slam the new sequel, going as far to say that it was like ‘something Trump would do.”
On the flip side, Paul Feig has also been very vocal, showing his support for both Leslie Jones and her feeling regarding the Ghostbusters film, as well as his support for Jason Reitman taking the reigns of his franchise his father Ivan Reitman created in 1984. Jason Reitman himself stirred controversy earlier this week when he commented on a podcast that his new film would be for fans of the original two films like himself. His words were misinterpreted online, causing outrage towards the director for seemingly supporting the trolls who attacked the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot, however, this was not the case.
The 2016 reboot drew much criticism when it was revealed that it would ignore the original continuity of the comedy classic of the same name in favor of an all-female cast. The new film is rumored to feature members of the original team alongside a younger cast of Ghostbusters. Jason Reitman himself was reported to be meeting with new actors this very weekend.
So what do you think of Melissa McCarthy’s comments regarding the new Ghostbusters film? Let us know in the comments below!
Directed by Jason Reitman from a script he co-wrote with Poltergeist remake director Gil Kena, the new Ghostbusters project will begin filming in the coming months.
The Untitled Ghostbusters Sequel is scheduled to be released in theaters in 2020.
Source: Entertainment Tonight
Top Actors To Replace Ben Affleck In Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’
Ben Affleck is officially out as Batman and it’s a pretty sad day.
Words cannot describe how sad I am to see Ben Affleck announce that he’s no longer Batman. His Batman is why I do what I do. In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I fell in love with his comic book-accurate interpretation of the Caped Crusader. It was a breath of fresh air and it felt like we finally had the one true Batman.
Three years have quickly sped by and we’re officially going to receive a new Batman for his next movie. Last night, Ben Affleck announced that he will not return as the Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’ The Batman and now everyone’s attention has moved towards wanting to know who the next Bruce Wayne will be. Matt Reeves is said to want an actor that’s around 20 years younger than Affleck while Warner Bros. wants someone older. My guess is that Reeves wants a fresh start while the studio wants an older actor for crossover potential.
In this list, I will discuss the actors I think can replace Ben Affleck as Batman using the parameters that Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. want. Hit Next to see our picks to play the Batman.
Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender is an X-Men alum and no stranger to comic book franchises. The actor has shown multiple levels of range and could definitely handle the Batman/Bruce Wayne personality. If they go with the older range for the next Dark Knight, then Fassbender is probably one of the best choices to take over the role.
Ben Barnes
Ben Barnes is out of a job after The Punisher season 2 and he’s one of the best actors in that series. The second season tied up Barnes’ arc on The Punisher and the actor has already told us that that he’d love to play the Caped Crusader. Barnes definitely has the pretty boy look going on for him and I wonder what his take on Bruce Wayne could be.
Ryan Gosling
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: Ryan Gosling needs to star in a superhero movie. I’ve always thought Gosling would make a great Batman. Every role that he’s done has shown us his capability and he could crush it as Bruce Wayne.
Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm is my top choice for an older Batman. If Warner Bros. wants to cast an older actor for crossover potential, Jon Hamm is the studio’s best bet. He has a similar look to Ben Affleck, and c’mon, the guy’s look just screams Bruce Wayne.
Armie Hammer
Armie Hammer is 32 years old and was cast as the Caped Crusader in George Miller’s Justice League: Mortal. That film will never see the light of day, but that doesn’t mean that Hammer doesn’t deserve a second shot at being the Batman. He’s charming, broody and will probably give his all for this role. Armie Hammer is a great option because he’s young enough for Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. could work in a way for him to crossover with the rest of the DC Extended Universe.
Richard Madden
Game of Thrones alum Richard Madden is my top choice to replace Ben Affleck as Batman. The actor is young, has the look and definitely has the acting chops to play the duality of Batman and Bruce Wayne. Madden just won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television series for the BBC drama Bodyguard, so Warner Bros. may want to quickly snatch him up.
