Remakers Mark 1, Part 1 {Ghostbusters}

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In our very first episode, we are discussing the 1984 supernatural comedy classic, Ghostbusters. Here, in Part 1 of our discussion, we toss around our ideas for how we would recast both major and minor characters.

Major Characters:

Dana Barrett – originally played by Sigourney Weaver

• Andy: Sandra Bullock
• Jer: Penelope Cruz
• Kyle: Jennifer Connelly
• Lee: Summer Glau
• Mark: Noomi Rapace

Egon Spengler – originally played by Harold Ramis

• Andy: Demetri Martin
• Jer: Jeff Lewis
• Kyle: Michael Stuhlbarg
• Lee: Danny Pudi
• Mark: Paul Bettany

Ray Stantz – originally played by Dan Aykroyd

• Andy: Jason Segel
• Jer: Owen Wilson
• Kyle: Ron Livingston
• Lee: Brent Spiner
• Mark: Shia LaBeouf

Peter Venkman – originally played by Bill Murray

• Andy: Ryan Reynolds
• Jer: Joel McHale
• Kyle: Paul Rudd
• Lee: Woody Harrelson
• Mark: Jason Schwartzman

Minor Characters:

Louis Tully – originally played by Rick Moranis

• Jer: Jemaine Clement

Janine Melnitz – originally played by Annie Potts

• Mark: Kristen Wiig

Winston Zedmore – originally played by Ernie Hudson

• Lee: Don Cheadle

Walter Peck – originally played by William Atherton

• Andy: Kiefer Sutherland

Gozer – originally played by Slavitza Jovan

• Kyle: Sigourney Weaver

Thanks to:

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