Who will be the next Ghostbusters mascot?

You read it right. The legendary Ghostbusters film franchise of the ’80s has gotten more serious with its plans of releasing a third installment when, around two months ago, a gray-haired Bill Murray (Dr. Peter Venkman) appeared in full Ghostbusters uniform in Spike TV’s 2010 SCREAM Awards.

It is said that a “third film will happen and the wheels are finally in motion”. In fact, Dan Akroyd (Dr. Ray Stantz) has already completed the script. Filming will start sometime next year (May?). The whole Ghostbusters gang will return. But it is not known if Rick Moranis (Louis Tully) will join them since he has already retired from acting.

It was also undisclosed if Stay Puft Marshmallow Man will reprise his character. And Slimer’s whereabouts are still unknown (must have died of a heart attack due to overeating and obesity). Slimer’s role, however, is crucial. He has appeared in the first two Ghostbusters films and in the animated series. Never mind Stay Puft’s worth; Hollywood has had enough of oversized monsters. But if Slimer does not show up for the third (and probably final) installment, who will replace him? Our proton-pack-wielding heroes will always need a non-terminal repeating phantasm/class 5 full roaming vapor to zap its wits out during the first few reels of the film. So who will fit the role?

Good ghost or not, you’re still a ghost. So into our ghost trap you go!

Why not?!

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