While it hasn’t been so blatant on the stateside release materials, the international market wants its audiences to know that there is at least one man in the newGhostbustersreboot. And oh, what a guy! Yes,Chris Hemsworthwas recruited to play new dim-bulb secretary Kevin, and when it comes to promoting the movie overseas, he’s getting a lot of airtime, because, apparently, the rest of the world is just as against an all-female cast as some of the U.S.’s most vocal haters. This new international poster arrives afterGhostbustersDay warpped up its big celebration. And it finds Kevin standing with the team for the first time on any poster. Though, they don’t let him suit up.
The firstGhostbusters international trailerhadChris Hemsworthas the central force, offering him plenty of space to roam free. In subsequent TV spots and teasers from around the globe, it’s even hinted that Kevin is the one responsible for coming up with the wholeGhostbustersidea, thoughMcCarthydoes step into correct him, explaining the girls had this idea first. Will more Kevin before the movie opens help or hurt the release? We have no idea.
Yesterday was the officialGhostbusters Dayas heralded by Sony Pictures. New footage was released in the form of a series of character vignettes. And we even got an in-depth expose on the new Ecto-1. The celebration culminated in an episode of ABC’sJimmy Kimmel Livelast night. The original surviving crew ofBill Murray,Dan Aykroyd,Ernie HudsonandAnnie Potts, who all have cameos in the reboot, united with newGhostbusterscastKristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Kate McKinnonandLeslie Jonesfor a rousing discussion that included how much the 1984 team likes this redo, and what they all think about the immense hate pointed at it.
This July,Ghostbustersmakes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilariousnew characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, directorPaul Feigbrings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today. This summer, they’re here to save the world! The newGhostbustersareKristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Kate McKinnonandLeslie Jones.Chris Hemsworthleads the supporting cast, playing theGhostbusters' new secretary Kevin.
OriginalGhostbustersstarsBill Murray,Dan Aykroyd,Sigourney Weaver,Annie PottsandErnie Hudsonhave all been confirmed for cameo appearances, although we have yet to see them in any of the footage released thus far. This newGhostbustersadventure will go up against Broad Green Pictures’The Infiltrator.Ghostbustersis produced byIvan ReitmanandAmy Pascal, and written byKatie Dippold&Paul Feig, based on the 1984 filmGhostbusters, written byDan AykroydandHarold Ramisand directed byIvan Reitman. The supporting cast includesAndy Garciaas the mayor of New York City,Michael K. Williamsas Hawkins,Matt Walshas Rourke,Pat Kiernanas a news anchor and Neil Casey as the humanvillainRowan. Take a look at the latest poster. We’ve also included all theGhostbustersDay highlights along with those new character vignettes incase you missed any of it.
