After being stuck in development hell for the better part of two decades, it looks like Ghostbusters 3 may finally be making some headway.
Writer and O.G. Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd made an appearance on "Larry King Now" recently, and finally unveiled some plot elements for the long-discussed, often-delayed third film in the Ghostbusters franchise.
"It's based on new research that's being done in particle physics by the young men and women at Columbia University," says Aykroyd. "...Basically, there's research being done that I can say that the world or the dimension that we live in, our four planes of existence, length, height, width and time, become threatened by some of the research that's being done. Ghostbusters -- new Ghostbusters -- have to come and solve the problem."
The Ghost busting quartet had previously tackled problematic poltergheists with scientific aptitude in the past, so it seems only fitting that the plot of the new film follows similar suit.
No word yet on what other busters will be returning. Harold Ramis is credited as an executive producer and writer, so his character Egon is expected, though Bill Murray remains unattached to the project, following a tendency to avoid sequels. However, Aykroyd remains hopeful that Murray will change his mind. If he does, he'll be more than welcome.
"There will be a hole for him," said Aykroyd. "If Billy wants to walk in the door and be in the movie, we will find a place."
Other suggestions at cast have included Jack Black or Seth Rogen as the "new" Ghostbuster, which seems to fit mesh with the storyline of the 2009 video game. Alyssa Milano was also rumored, given her work with the game, but the actress stated she has yet to be approached to ask to work in the movie.