Bill Murray Suggests Dream Cast for All-Female 'Ghostbusters'

Rumors of an all-female Ghostbusters have not been lost on Bill Murray, who played Dr. Peter Venkman in the first two movies of the classic film series. Yet, unlike some fans of the original films, Murray isn't opposed to the idea.

"I’m fine with it," Murray said in an interview with The Toronto Star to promote his new film, St. Vincent, which had its world premiere over the weekend at the Toronto International Film Festival. "I would go to that movie, and they’d probably have better outfits, too."

In discussing the proposed film, Murray suggested St. Vincent co-star Melissa McCarthy for a role. In fact, Murray would go a bit further, suggesting an all-out dream cast of funny ladies for the movie, which hasn't even been confirmed yet.

"Melissa would be a spectacular Ghostbuster. And Kristen Wiig is so funny — God, she’s funny!" Murray exclaimed. "I like this girl Linda Cardellini a lot. And Emma Stone is funny. There are some funny girls out there."

For her part, McCarthy isn't opposed to the idea, although she has yet to be approached regarding a possible spinoff, despite the rumored involvement of her good friend and Bridesmaids director Paul Feig.

"I think that somebody is really trying to do it, but nobody has talked to me about it," McCarthy stated. "Listen, if the people I think are doing it are doing it, I must never question them."

Naturally, while McCarthy isn't opposed to starring in a Ghostbusters movie, she does find Murray's dream cast a bit intimidating.

"Oh, my God, that’s daunting. That’s taking on a legend, a legendary movie. But I would do anything with those ladies, anything at all."

Whether the movie is ultimately a good idea or not is subjective, but I think Murray's casting suggestions are terrific. And I say that as someone who's generally tired of the kind of characters Melissa McCarthy tends to play on the big screen. This could provide an encouraging change of pace, both for her and for audiences who looking to see more female-driven comedies of greater variety.

Via: The Toronto Star

Credit: Columbia Pictures