Thu Nov 28 03:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Ghostbusters Veteran Dan Aykroyd Says “No” to Future Films, Embraces New Generation
**New York, NY** – Dan Aykroyd, the iconic Ray Stantz from the original *Ghostbusters* films, has definitively stated he won’t be returning to the franchise. Following the mixed reception of the latest installment, *Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire* (42% on Rotten Tomatoes), Aykroyd told the New York Post he believes the franchise should move forward with its new cast.
“I don’t see that coming,” Aykroyd said. “I don’t see where they would need us to carry it on. They’ve got a whole new cast, and they’ve got whole new ideas. I think probably they’re going to move on to advancing it beyond the originals, which they should.”
While *Ghostbusters: Afterlife* successfully integrated the original cast alongside the new Spengler family (Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace), *Frozen Empire* expanded the ensemble, potentially diluting the focus on the newer generation. Aykroyd’s comments suggest he supports this shift, believing the Spenglers, along with supporting characters Lucky and Podcast, are capable of carrying the franchise independently. This strategy, he implies, would allow the franchise to establish its new heroes without relying on nostalgia.
The *Ghostbusters* franchise, originally created by Aykroyd and the late Harold Ramis, has spanned decades, including several sequels, video games, and animated series. While the recent films have seen a decline in box office success compared to the originals, the transition to a new generation of Ghostbusters may be a necessary step to revitalize the franchise.
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