James Acaster has been named among the cast of Sony Pictures’ forthcoming Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel.
The comedian’s name was trending on Twitter on Friday (24 March) as fans reacted to the surprising casting news.
Acaster will join returning cast members Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, as well as new faces Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt, Deadline reported.
Jason Reitman, who directed the 2021 reboot, will move into the writer-producer role, while Gil Kenan (A Boy Called Christmas) will take over directing duties.
According to Deadline’s sources, the sequel will return to New York City and the iconic firehouse from the original Ghostbuster films after Afterlife’s Summerville, Oklahoma setting.
Fans of the Off Menu podcast host rejoiced in the news on social media. “James Acaster blossoming acting career starts now,” one wrote on Twitter.
“James Acaster in ghostbusters???? that's ace,” tweeted another.
“James Acaster being in Ghostbusters is so random but I will be seated,...
The comedian’s name was trending on Twitter on Friday (24 March) as fans reacted to the surprising casting news.
Acaster will join returning cast members Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, as well as new faces Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt, Deadline reported.
Jason Reitman, who directed the 2021 reboot, will move into the writer-producer role, while Gil Kenan (A Boy Called Christmas) will take over directing duties.
According to Deadline’s sources, the sequel will return to New York City and the iconic firehouse from the original Ghostbuster films after Afterlife’s Summerville, Oklahoma setting.
Fans of the Off Menu podcast host rejoiced in the news on social media. “James Acaster blossoming acting career starts now,” one wrote on Twitter.
“James Acaster in ghostbusters???? that's ace,” tweeted another.
“James Acaster being in Ghostbusters is so random but I will be seated,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Film
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