The "Ghostbusters 3" cast will be all women, the movie a scare-fest, PG-13 thriller. Director Paul Feig is hitting all the marks of a blockbuster reboot, for a franchise that's gone through a rough time in development. Updates on the movie hint it's finally being realized.
Paul Feig will cut down on the swearing in the new Ghostbusters reboot. Aside from the confirmed all-female "Ghostbusters 3" cast, Feig also said the movie will be a genuine, gritty, horror-comedy. One that's fit for the general audience.
The Ghostbusters reboot will try to pull in the crowds, especially those unfamiliar with the first two movies. He commented on his preferences producing the movie, especially on the all-female "Ghostbusters 3" cast:
"A lot of people accused it of being a gimmick. I guess I can see the cynics' view of it, but for me I just love working with funny women. People said, 'Why don't you do a mix?' I'm just more interested in the idea of lady Ghostbusters. It's the way my brain works." (usatoday.com)
Feig is also opting for a reboot instead of a follow-up, or a sequel. It's been decades since "Ghostbusters 2" launched in theaters, and Feig believes a reboot will jumpstart the franchise.
"There's also the feeling that once the world knows ghosts and has seen them busted on such a large scale, they run the risk of becoming pedestrian. There's something fun about introducing our world, which has never seen ghosts to the phenomenon of ghosts. I love origin stories and to introduce new characters."
The first "Ghostbusters" appealed to adult crowds with relatively gory and saucy scenes; Feig is veering off the PG-13 path and ensuring "Ghostbusters 3" is a movie everyone will enjoy.
"The reason I do a lot of R-Rated comedies is that you want a movie to feel honest. But the Ghostbusters world doesn't need that level of swearing. We'll have to be PG-13 with this one. I would like to make it R-Rated, but I won't. You want the biggest number of people to watch it and not be put off by it."
Feig's past credits include "Bridesmaids" and "The Heat," films with heavy themes. He's also directing the upcoming Peanuts film adaptation.
