Dan Aykroyd has begun pondering the future direction of the Ghostbusters saga following the impressive debut of his Frozen Empire last week.
With “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” reintroducing the original Ghostbusters team and also adding new members from “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” Aykroyd is thinking about what direction future films will take. In a conversation with Tokyo Shimbun, Aykroyd, an experienced franchise pillar, hinted at a possible transition in his next film. He said:
“The kids have to take care of things on their own. Hopefully, we might be able to do that in a few years.”
Aykroyd’s comments further fuel speculation about the future of the Ghostbusters universe, with other industry insiders hinting at what’s to come. Aykroyd’s continued involvement comes as no surprise, having worked extensively in a variety of media, including games, television shows, and most notably the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Teases Return of Iconic Villain in Mid-Credits Scene
In the latest installment of the Ghostbusters series, Frozen Empire, fans can enjoy a dynamic team of Ghostbusters, the return of classic ghosts, and the introduction of terrifying new foes, blending nostalgia and freshness. But amidst the excitement, the film’s mid-credits scene hints at the possible return of one of the franchise’s most beloved foes, the iconic “Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.”
In “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” Mr. “Stay Puft” has been cleverly re-envisioned as an army of tiny marshmallow men known as “the Destroyer.” These mischievous kids reappear in “Frozen Empire,” where they rob a van full of a particular brand of marshmallows in a mid-credits sequence. Director Gil Kenan has hinted that this moment is more than just fan service, hinting that it could have important implications for the series going forward. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kenan said:
“Jason and I definitely have ideas to continue that story. There’s more trouble with it. There’s nothing to talk about yet, but I feel like these guys still have stories to tell.” I love them. I have so much fun directing them. They’re prima donnas. Their demands are impossible, but it’s what they deserve to do on screen.”
While the fate of the Ghostbusters franchise remains uncertain, its direction is in the hands of the audience. If ‘Frozen Empire’ is a success at the box office, the chances of another film adventure for our intrepid team increase. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is currently playing in theaters.
Source: MovieWeb
