Ever since production started earlier this summer on Sony’s highly-anticipatedGhostbustersreboot, we’ve seen a number of set photos featuring the main stars,Kristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Leslie JonesandKate McKinnon. We haven’t seen any members of the supporting cast, though, until now, withJust Jaredrevealing our first look atChris Hemsworthwearing a fullGhostbusterscostume. When we first reported on his casting back in June, it was revealed that the actor will play theGhostbusters' receptionist, but this photo seems to indicate that he’s part of their team.
The photo featuresChris Hemsworthriding on a motorcycle in a fullGhostbusterscostume, the same one we sawKristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Leslie JonesandKate McKinnonwearing in theofficial cast photoreleased last month. The motorcycle itself appears to be equipped with variousGhostbustersequipment as well, but the extent of his role as part of the team has not been officially revealed. This motorcycle was revealed as Ecto-2 in photos that emerged from the set last month.
Sony hasn’t released any officialplot detailsat this time, but there have been rumors that shed light on the story. The plot reportedly centers onKristen WiigandMelissa McCarthy’s Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, who, years ago, wrote a book that claimed ghosts are real. After being laughed out of her new job as a teacher at Columbia University, Erin teams up with Abby once again, and her new ghost-hunting partner Jillian Holtzman (Kate McKinnon), just as New York is invaded by ghosts. Patty Tolan, played byLeslie Jones, is the final member of the team, who reportedly encounters the main ghost in the film.
Paul Feigis directing the reboot from a script he co-wrote withKatie Dippold. OriginalGhostbustersdirectorIvan Reitmanis producing, withDan Aykroydserving as an executive producer. The actor/executive producer will also have a cameo appearance as a New York City taxi driver, who tells Erin Gilbert, “I ain’t afraid of no ghosts.“Bill Murrayhas also been confirmed for acameo appearance, reportedly playing a professional “ghost debunker” who tries to prove that ghosts aren’t real.
While we wait for confirmation on the plot details, check out the latest photos from theGhostbustersset, featuringChris Hemsworth. What do you think about his new look with the official costume? Chime in with your thoughts, and stay tuned for more asGhostbusterscontinues shooting in Boston.
