GHOSTBUSTERS: New Details Revealed On The Four Lead Teens Jason Reitman Is Looking To Cast
Following the controversy surrounding Jason Reitman's recent comments about handing the Ghostbusters franchise back to the fans, a new report sheds some light on the four leads the filmmaker is seeking.
The next Ghostbusters movie will be set in the same world as the first two instalments and, unlike the controversial 2016 reboot, it will presumably expand that familiar world rather than creating a new one. However, if the original cast returns, they'll more than likely have only very small roles as we recently learned that director Jason Reitman is eyeing a teenage cast.
Now, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the filmmaker is planning on meeting with a number of young actors this weekend to find those four teen protagonists.
The trade confirms that he's looking for two pairs of brother/sister combos in the 12 - 17-year-old range. That's right: two of the four new Ghostbusters will be female so hold on tight for the inevitable backlash! That aside, it does seem odd to put the focus on such young characters, especially when it essentially makes this Ghostbusters: Kids Edition.
Casting news could be coming our way soon, but should this take on the franchise fail, then that might be it for Ghostbusters. What do you guys think? As always, share your thoughts below.
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