Bill Murray Praises ‘Ghostbusters’ Reboot As Old And New Casts Unite On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Yesterday was Ghostbusters Day, and to celebrate the casts of both the 1984 classic and this year’s reboot came together onJimmy Kimmel Live.
For some reason, the posting of the videos on YouTube pretend the arrival of the originalGhostbusterscast during an interview with the newGhostbusterscast was some kind of surprise, even though we found out about it in advance. Anyway, the two casts get together to talk about the reboot and the legacy of the originalGhostbusters.
Plus,Bill Murraythrows his full support behind the reboot and explains why he finally chose this project to come back to theGhostbustersfranchise. If you think that’s just because he’s shilling for the studio, he actually gives some very honest thoughts about the film that might quell some of the fears of naysayers out there.
Watch the highlights from theGhostbusters Jimmy Kimmel Liveepisode below.
First up, I’m not sure why this video is labeled to have the cast talking about filming in secrecy, because it’s mostly about whether or not they feel like Ghostbusters, and when it felt real to them. And about howKate McKinnonis not a good driver, and she had to be behind the wheel of the Ecto-1. Also, if you want to hear more of the newGhostbusterstheme song by Fall Out Boy, the section of rap by Missy Elliott is included in the clip.
Here’s where the oldGhostbusterscast comes into the studio, with the theme song appropriately playing for their entrance. At first Bill Murray does not look happy to be there at all, but that changes pretty quickly. And you might be pretty surprised as to what he has to say about theGhostbustersreboot.
The old and newGhostbusterscast sat down for a chat with Jimmy Kimmel, and during the interview, Bill Murray was asked why he chose the reboot to make his return toGhostbusters. He gives quite the vote of confidence in the ladies leading the movie, and sings its praises in a very honest way:
It was only because I knew these girls were funny. When you see the film, and you’ll delight in the film, it sort of rumbles along in the beginning. And you go ‘Oh God, are they gonna be able to pull this off?’ Believe me, I feel like a stepfather to the whole thing. But there is just no quit in these girls…
This is a tough movie to pull off, because it’s a big concept, there’s a lot on the plate, there’s a lot of expectation. AndDanny[Aykroyd] and I andAnnie[Potts] andErnie[Hudson] were just screaming, cheering like we were at a sporting event at the end of it.
That’s some high praise, and it comes from the guy thatGhostbustersfans probably respect the most. And what I appreciate about this statement is that he points out that the movie feels a little shaky at first, but comes into its own. Here’s hoping that he convinces some of the fans who aren’t too keen on this reboot to give it a shot.
Finally, if you need a little joy in your life today, here’s both of theGhostbusterscasts dancing to Ray Parker Jr.’s theme song, performed live in the studio. Pay close attention to Bill Murray, who is clearly having the time of his life. It would be great to have a dance party with Bill Murray.
If you want to see more from last night’s specialGhostbustersepisode ofJimmy Kimmel Live, there are some more videos with the original cast talking about how theycompleted some shots without having a permitto shoot in New York City as well as theorigins of the Stay Puft marshmallow man.
