With Chris Hemsworth In 'Ghostbusters,' It's Time To Cast These Other Legendary Roles
So, Chris Hemsworth is the new Janine Melnitz, which is basically the best news ever. Director Paul Feig announced that the erstwhile Thor will play the secretary in his new "Ghostbusters" movie, and while we're not counting on him to share Janine's name, we certainly hope he shares her take-no-nonsense attitude. Put another way, we're boycotting the movie if we don't get to hear Hemsworth bellowing the words, "GHOSTBUSTERS, WHADDYA WANT."
With Hemsworth cast as the team's new secretary, it's getting to be crunch time on the other characters we'll meet in the new "Ghostbusters." Who from the old guard will be getting carried over into the rebooted franchise? Will we see 1:1 character adaptations, or at least people in similar roles as last time?
While we still have the chance, let's take some time out of our Thursday to fan-cast some other Ghostbusters icons before it's too late…
Louis Tully
Rick Moranis' friendly neighborhood lawyer and eventual Ghostbuster is one of the most beloved characters from the original movies, and some version of him has to carry over to the new film. Since he has a love affair with Janine in "Ghostbusters II," let's line up someone who has proven chemistry with Hemsworth — like, say, Kat Dennings. The meow-meow memes make themselves.
Dana Barrett
Keep it in the Marvel family, and bring Mark Ruffalo into the mix. Dana's sweet and soulful in her own skin, until she becomes an unrecognizable rage monster once possessed by Zuul. Sounds like the perfect job for the Hulk. Plus, the idea of any of the new Ghostbusters crushing on Ruffalo is too perfect for words.
Walter Peck
How do you top William Atherton in terms of sheer 1980s movie villain scumbaggery? You can't, really, but Bill Hader could do a good imitation.
The Mayor of New York City
Easy. Bill Murray. Next question.
Peter Venkman's Students
You know, the ones he's buzzing for a psychic experiment? Line up "Parks & Rec" vets Aubrey Plaza and Ben Schwartz for the gig. The male student pretty much is Jean Ralphio already.
Gozer
There are so many ways you can go with this, but let's just say Tilda Swinton and leave it there.
Vigo the Carpathian
Hemsworth would have been a fun choice here, but since he's working the phones, let's call upon Lee Pace to combine his Thranduil hair and his booming Ronan the Accuser voice for one menacing package.
Janosz Poha
You can't replace Peter MacNicol, but luckily, the world has the next best thing available: Christoph Waltz.
Baby Oscar
Honestly, any weird-looking baby will do, as long as he eats French bread pizza and passes right out.