Ghostbusters: Ice Empire It has already appeared in cinemas. The new part of the legendary saga of the eighties continues in the reboot that happened a few years ago. It introduced several new characters to take up the torch of the lifelong Ghostbusters they played. Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd And Ernie Hudson. A change of generations, consisting of two parts. On the one hand, experienced actors Paul Rudd And Carrie Coon. On the other hand, the youngest McKenna Grace And Finn Wolfhard.
At Hipertextual we had the opportunity to speak with both these two and himself. Paul Ruddand also with the director Ghostbusters: Ice Empire, Gil Kenan. And together with them, we unraveled the keys to the legacy they are receiving and which they must pass on to new audiences. “I try not to think too much about that part because if I did it would give me something, I’d be too stressed. Also, I think the legacy of this franchise is for kids. McKenna, Finn, Logan [Kim] and so on,” he admits. Rudd.
A line of thought shared by two young heroes aged 17 and 21. “I would lose too much sleep if I thought about it too much. There comes a point where we need to get to the set, achieve our goal and not think about it because it will stress me out more than it already is,” he admits. Wolfhard. “But you feel the weight. And definitely putting on the suit, holding that thing on your back, shooting… And doing it in front of the original Ghostbusters… You feel that weight. That’s where most of it is “not so much general thinking about heritage preservation, but more moment-to-moment thinking,” he adds again. Rudd“It’s like, ‘I don’t know if I want to shoot a ghost and pretend I know what I’m doing next to real ghosts.’
Director pressure
Kenan Not only is he not free from the burden that his interpreters talk about, but he must take it upon himself more than anyone else. The director was responsible for the reboot script Ghostbusters: Afterlife and now he is co-writer and director Ghostbusters: Ice Empire. Therefore, the revival of the saga falls on his shoulders. “I’m the one who grew up with love Ghostbusters and also someone who understands that these films mean something to fans around the world,” he says.
“There is a responsibility to make sure audiences feel seen and engaged, that they have an experience they can connect with. And [hay una responsabilidad] with a great heritage Ivan Reitman and from Jason Reitman, who is my creative partner and with whom I made this latest film. But they are all artists that I care deeply about and I want to do well,” says the director. Ghostbusters: Ice Empire.
Having also taken on the position of director, and not just screenwriter, Kenan He saw how his way of working changed due to such a mythical saga. Something that manifested itself primarily in hectoplasmic creatures. “I definitely thought about it, especially when it came to the supernatural side of the story and its elements. I’m a very visual writer and can’t help but draw pictures while we write. For example, Garraka, his shape, his silhouette are things that came up during our writing sessions where I would just draw him,” he gives an example, “because they help me start to get a feel for who the character is. Same with Melody, ghost. The way it looks in the film is very similar to the drawing I did while we were writing.
Future Ghostbusters
Despite his young age, McKenna Grace She understands very well the foundation on which they are building a franchise in which she increasingly takes the reins into her own hands. The translator does not allow himself to be intimidated by the past, but loves to analyze it in order to expand it with the help of Ghostbusters: Ice Empire. “When the original came out, it was truly the first of its kind. It was a special film, part of cinema history,” he praises.
“So I feel like it’s a very important part of pop culture, a very famous part. It’s very exciting to be able to bring it back to the younger generation and reintroduce it in this era,” he says. Mercy. The actress also believes that this is one of those sagas that can unite children and adults. “I think a big part of the appeal for older generations may also be the opportunity to raise their own children and introduce them to them. Because there are so many people who have been big fans over the years. It’s incredible… It’s something special for people,” he says.
Become a ghost hunter
IN Ghostbusters: Ice Empire, Paul Rudd He was finally able to become a full-fledged ghost hunter. And he does this, moreover, working with originals. An opportunity for which he is grateful. “They gave us some advice, but we didn’t really ask for it. They are wonderful. Although there was a time when we Carrie filmed and asked: “How do you do this?” He asked Check and he said to him, “You must do it like this.” It was a great moment. “Here, Bill Murray gives him a lesson in ghost hunting Carrie Coon. It’s cool,” he recalls with a laugh.
“But what was interesting was spending time with them. Ask them about their lives and careers. Not only Ghostbusters but about something else. It took us a while to work up the courage, but eventually we did it. And they are charming, friendly, very open and tell us stories,” confirms the actor. Rudd puts the importance of your work far beyond what can be seen on the screen in Ghostbusters: Ice Empire.
“Listen, when you’re working on a film, everyone is very concerned about getting the best result, we want the experience to be good. But if you go to a movie, it’s two hours. And if you don’t like him, you can leave. The film takes months to complete. And even if it’s hard, you stay. What I really take away is the experience of spending time with the original Ghostbusters, meeting them and hearing their stories. And then the day started like… Not yet. “I can believe this really happened,” he says happily.
Of course, although for the most part Rudd I prefer to stay with the unseen part of the shoot, there’s one thing you can’t get out of your head: the Ghostbuster costume. “It was so exciting to wear this costume for the first time. And I can’t tear myself away from it. I took a photo, sent it to my wife and said, “Look at this!” Usually having to dress for a stage, putting on these costumes, is a pain. It’s like, “I’m going to have to wear this thing again.” But every time I put on this costume, it was exciting. Plus it’s very comfortable… Doesn’t look like a suit Ant-Man” he says, comparing him to his unmistakable superhero from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Source: Hiper Textual
