It’s finally 2013 and you know what that means… Ghostbusters 3 will be filmed this year! Probably. Maybe. As of recent interviews, Dan Aykroyd is still the biggest supporter of the project and is working on the script with Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg (who write for the US version of The Office) along with Etan Cohen, working with Sony, and keeping in contact with Ivan Reitman and a lot of others. Ernie Hudson said he would be on board if asked, Harold Ramis has already committed, and there are whispers of Aykroyd talking Rick Moranis out of retirement (PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE) to join the gang too. So it seems like the only person in Hollywood not interested in this project is Bill Murray.
We’ve all heard the stories about Murray not wanting to have anything to do with the reboot of the franchise, and if Murray’s going to be a downer, then don’t invite him over! Legally his stake in the franchise is supposedly void because of all the rejections he’s made at offers from everyone else working on this project, so it’s probably time to move on.
Since the announcement of Ghostbusters 3, Aykyroyd has talked about this new project being a kind of hybrid remake/reboot, where the Ghostbusters name is handed off to the next generation. What better way to bequeath a beloved franchise to a new generation than by replacing the leader of the gang with a young, up and coming comedic actor who can take the reins and fill the void? Sounds like a plan! Here are a few actors who could embody the second coming of the lost Peter Venkman.
9. Beau Mirchoff
Beau Mirchoff isn’t a recognizable name yet, but he could blow up any day now. He started out in sequels (Scary Movie 4 and The Grudge 3) with a few recurring roles on TV shows like Desperate Housewives and Heartland, and has since scored himself the role of the often shirtless Matty on MTV’s scripted show, Awkward. It’s a funny show with a young audience and real-world appeal (and not the Real World that MTV is used to) that has given the 24 year-old an amazing opportunity to prove himself.
Plus he’s got three more movies coming out in 2013, he could be the next Josh Hutcherson- a young guy that moms like, girls love, and guys think looks like a pretty cool dude. Akyroyd and company should sweep him up now before he takes over! He could fit into the new movie as a young protagonist looking to find his place in the world who stumbles upon a group of men with anti-ghost vacuum cleaners. I can totally see it.
We are currently seeking Film contributors on WhatCulture. To find out more about the perks of being a Film contributor, click here.
20 Comments
Why have the youngest at 23? how about a tallented 18 year old who cound be bill murry an sig weavers daughter or son straight out of high school or college and going in their father’s footsteps
Whoa! Get yourself on a plane to Hollywood now! With original ideas like that there’s no time to waste!
he could be the next Josh Hutcherson- a young guy that moms like, girls love, and guys think looks like a pretty cool dude.
^I do not know of a single guy that thinks Josh Hutcherson is a cool dude. If he improved his acting, then maybe.
I’ve got a better list of actors who could replace Bill Murray, ready?
1. No one.
Colleen, I feel like you purposefully found 8 of the worst possibilities of all time just so #1 actually seemed like a good idea.
Colleen, were you alive when “Ghostbusters 2″ was released? The original films had a very specific sense of humor, something that NONE of these choices can recapture. Casting a young actor from this list will only appeal to young audience members, none of which will be the target audience for the movie. The target audience is the 30+ group that grew up with he movies.
If this was a reboot fine, these guys (and Gal) might be able to reinvent Murray’s character. They would even be fine as interns, but not as replacements for Murray.
But to actually replace him I would argue that you need a comedy icon from late 70′s to early 90′s to even have the same chemistry with the rest of the cast and bring the same type of presence that Murray brought.
This list would only be taken seriously by me if it had been made on April 1st. Then, and only then, would it make ANY sense.
Paul Rudd… boom!
Paul Rudd should be in the new Ghostbusters film!
I completely agree with Aaron Paul! The rest, NO. But Aaron would be awesome. Benedict Comberbatch as the main villain would be nice as well
Dan Fogler has to be cast in this movie! And as for this list, I’d have to say NO to most of them. Aaron Paul and Dan Byrd are the exceptions…but I’m sure there is someone else better out there Jake Johnson or David Walton come to mind.
none of them and as for cumberbatch as vilian sucky idea
david hester for ivo shandor he realy needs a carreer move
and why underate4d actors listed davide tennant a great choice
for a ghostbuster including christopher judge anne hathaway
and joseph gordon levitt as the new crew .
frankie (cool rider) smales
frankie smales tv and movie review uk
This is a horrible list of actors, I almost tossed over the computer desk when I read the name “Shia Laboef”. The writer has no true understanding of what Ghostbusters is all about. The SNL roots of Dan and Bill is the first clue of where you pick a new team from…clearly.
Bill murry is legend but vince vaughn would be an awesome lead for new ghostbusters 3 movie Vince Vaughn ! Vince Vaughn !
Seth Rogan gets my vote, though Vaughn would be a fun addition, too.
Here is an idea…just don’t do it. Ghostbusters 2 was awful enough. It was the second in a string of AWFUL sequels thant a man who hasn’t made anything watchable since the FIRST Ghostbusters (Dan Aykroyd) has been in. (The other two being Caddyshack 2 and Blues Brothers 2000). The second one was as awful and damaging to the original as Weekend at Bernie’s 2…and even worse…for the same reason – combinng music and the dead. Not to mention it will be all CGI effects, which will be stupid.
Seriously…not every movie needs to be revisited. And there should be a time limit on making sequels. At MOST, 10 years. And even that is pushing it. If you don’t agree…show me just ONE sequel that came out even 6 years after the previous movie that has been worth a damn. And Ghostbusters 3 would be a full QUARTER CENTURY after the second, which was crap to begin with..
I’ll accept ONE answer to my sequel made well after the original challenge…Terminator 2.
Live free or die hard 2007
A Good day to die hard. 2013
6 years exactly maybe less depending the on the release of die hard 4
its been already said by the end of last year around xmas dan or ramis got a call from bill saying hes in plus dan said that bill is the type to hold off till the last minute im sure bill is tired of people asking about GB3 thats why he lies and says he aint in but we all know better bill showed up in 2011 at a movie awards dress in full buster gear hell even bill said him self he was caught singing the theme song so all of that should be proof enough that hes in for GB3!…so this post is useless :D