It seems that Sony is considering quite a few options when it comes to casting theirGhostbustersreboot. Not only isMelissa McCarthyin early talks to take the lead, directorPaul Feigwill soon have meetings with two other young up and coming comedians. BothJillian BellandCecily Strongare being considered for roles in this all-female reinvention of the popular franchise.
Jillian Bellis best known as Jillian on the hugely popular Comedy Central sitcomWorkaholics, and she garnered quite a bit of attention for her co-starring role in Sony’s summer sequel22 Jump Street, where she proved to be quite a match forJonah Hill.Cecily Stronghas become one of the strongest members ofSaturday Night Live’s current cast, and appears in quite a few sketches during every show.Ghostbusterswould be her first major role in a big budget movie. She does have two indies coming out later this year, withBad SummerandThe Bronzeboth completed.
Neither actor has been offered a role inGhostbusters. In fact, no one has just yet, includingMelissa McCarthy. While Sony wants the actress and frequentPaul Feigcollaborator to be their lynchpin in restarting this long-dorment series, she has quite a few obstacles to overcome before hand. Scheduling around her CBS sitcomMike & Mollyis proving to be a problem, and she already has the comedyMichelle Darnelllined-up for early this year. Her plan is to shootMichelle Darnellin mid-March, then jump right intoGhostbusterssometime in June. That may not work either, though, as she needs to schedule a number of production and creative meetings before shooting starts.
Sony is looking at a number of options in caseMelissa McCarthydoesn’t work out. Also being eyed for the project areJennifer LawrenceandEmma Stone.Rebel Wilsonhas met with producer and director of the original,Ivan Reitman, and is still a possibility. AndRyan Goslingis rumored for the only main male role in the movie.
Cecily Strongjoining the reboot would be a nice nod to the franchise’s SNL roots. WhileJillian Bellhas a huge fan base rooting for her inclusion. What do you think? Are either of these two women right forGhostbusters?
