Are you not all about movies? So are we! There is nothing that could not be great about movies. It can give you a dopamine rush, make you have mixed feelings, and what all. But what is it specifically about movies that we all enjoy the most? Have you asked this question to yourself before? Ask right away! I guess the answer is an escape to the fictional world. We all look for an escape from our boring lives of ours, and so do you. Therefore, we got you to know about Ghostbusters: Afterlife Cast and more!
This movie is an amazing escape from boredom. Guess what the movie is made of. Let me tell you! A mixture of the fantasy world, some comedy, and definitely adventure. Quite an amazing mixture it looks like right here. This sequel has all you need to groove about. Like can you believe that after freaking 30 years, Ghostbusters are back with a bang? Neither can I!
Let’s go through the plot and the cast of this back with a bang movie. And also, find the answers to some of the questions you have in mind.
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The plot of Ghostbusters: Afterlife
The movie Ghostbusters: Afterlife was written and directed by Reitan and Gil Kenan, and Jason Reitman, respectively. The setting of the plot is based after 32 years when then Ghostbuster’s II was released.
This movie will bring you the relation between the 80’s ghostbusters. This family, who has just started to settle down in this small town, starts to find out the relations. To avoid the spoilers, we can say that it’s all about finding out the past and saving the future.
This should be sufficient to interest you in watching Ghostbusters: Afterlife. If you have been a fan of the sequels before this, don’t waste time and go watch it already. And no problem if you have the movie, too; rewatch is a sometimes guilty pleasure. Hit the spot right in!
The cast of Ghostbusters: Afterlife
The casting was done back in 2019. Ghostbusters’ three characters have been cast from the previous sequels. Let’s walk you through the cast, who have played very amazing roles and did their work efficiently.
Finn Wolfhard
A young boy named Trevor who moved to Oklahoma with his family, mother, and sister. The actor is age 18, and his Instagram id is @finnwolfhardofficial. He is remembered for the show Stranger Things, where he played the role of Mike.
McKenna Grace
Played the role of Phoebe, who moves to Oklahoma with Trevor and her mother. The actress ages 18, and her Instagram id is @mckennagraceful. She has been known to play in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, I, Captain, and Tonya. She acts as the younger version of the actresses.
Carrie Coon
Introduced as Trevor and Phoebe’s mother, Callie. Her age is 40, and her Instagram handle is @carriecoon. She has starred before in the popular Television series The Leftovers and the Fargo. She also acted in Gone Girl and Avengers: Infinity War.
Paul Rudd
He is introduced as a new teacher, teaching McKenna Grace‘s character Phoebe. He is 52, but our favorite man doesn’t seem to have his Instagram handle. Well, of course, you remember him from popular television series such as Clueless, F.R.I.E.N.D.S., and Knocked up. Hope you didn’t forget him as Ant-man from the Marvel movies.
Celeste O’Connor
Introduced as none other than Finn Wolfhard character Trevor’s classmate as well as crush, Lucky. She is just 22, and her Instagram handle is @cleste_oconnor. Before, she has starred in Selah and the Spades.
Logan Kim
Played the role of Podcast and is introduced as a classmate of McKenna Grace’s character Phoebe. He is just 14, and his Instagram handle is @logan_kimchi. Ghostbusters: Afterlife is his first major role, but previously he starred in a series released in the web – Home movie: The Princess Bride.
Bill Murray
Tell me that you remember him! Of course, you do! He is none other than the original ghostbusters, Peter Venkman. His age is now 71, and sadly is not on Instagram too. Apart from the previous Ghostbuster movies, he has also starred in Groundhog Day and Lost in Translation. You might also recognize him from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
Dan Aykroyd
Well! Well! Another one of our original Ghostbusters, Ray Stantz. He is now 69, and his Instagram handle is @therealdanaykroyd. Apart from Ghostbusters, you must have seen him in Saturday Night Live. Another one of his appearances is The Blues Brothers.
Ernie Hudson
Do you remember the character who became a ghostbuster in the first movie itself? Yes, it is him, Winston Zeddemore! He is now 75, and his Instagram handle is @ernie_hudson. Apart from Ghostbusters, he has starred in Grace and Frankie and Oz.
Sigourney Weaver
We know! Seeing this name, you might be like, what is this casting and how. She plays the role of Dana Barret, who is the love of Peter Venkman, the character of Bill Murray. Let her presence be known to you only by watching the movie itself. She is 72, and sadly, her presence is not on Instagram. You can find her in Avatar, The Ice Storm, and The Alien franchise.
Annie Potts
And, for the last of our leading cast is the character, Janine Melnitz. This character, if you remember, from the original cast from the 80s, is the secretary of the ghostbusters. She has turned 69, and her Instagram handle is @thisisanniepotts. She has starred before in Designing Women and Pretty in Pink. And she also did a voiceover for Bo Peep from Toy Story.
Final thoughts
You know the cast now, it seems. Feeling old yet by seeing the old characters? Time really flies by. Once the movies from the 80s having a sequel is kind of unbelievable. There is nothing but love for Ghostbusters: Afterlife cast. Now don’t wait too long, as someone might end up giving you spoilers. Let us know which character you missed from the 80s and which you love the most now!