‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Sequel Directed by ‘Monster House’ Gil Kenan

Following a highly successful relaunch of the 1980s franchise from 2021 Ghostbusters: AfterlifeSony Pictures has begun preparations for a sequel to this film, announcing that afterlifeco-writer and executive producer, Gil Kenanwill take over as director of the film. Deadline reports that, according to sources, Jason Reitman - whose father Ivan directed the first two films of the franchise - enters the role of co-writer and producer, along with Jason Blumenfeldswitching places with Kenan in the process.

Kenan has previously directed films such as monster house, City of Ember and last year A boy named Christmas. Per monster house, it was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature., and after success afterlife, he signed a production contract with Reitman to speed up production on the sequel. Promoting the sequel quickly has been a priority for Sony since it opened in November 2021, and the film, which stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, McKenna Grace as well as Finn Wolfhard - grossed over $200 million worldwide after $44 million in the opening weekend at the end of the pandemic. Kenan said of the role:

It’s an absolute honor to pick up a proton backpack and stand behind the camera for the next chapter in the Spengler family saga. I just wish I could go back to 1984 and tell the guy in row six of West Mann Valley that one day he’ll be a director. Ghostbusters movie.

“A few years ago, my father handed me the keys to Ekto-1, and together we made Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Reitman said. “Words can never express how grateful I am for making the film with my father by my side. It’s time to hand over those keys to my creative partner and fellow ghost hunter Gil Kenan, a brilliant director who will keep Spengler’s spirit alive. I can only hope to give him the same production care and support that my father gave me.”

Deadline also notes that “insiders add that Ghostbusters: Afterlife The Ensemble is Ready to Return” is currently casting for additional characters, and that the story is unknown but is said to involve a return to New York, as well as the construction of the end credits, which featured the famous firehouse. the headquarters is returned to the hands of the team.

The film is set to begin production in the early months of 2023, with additional castings to be announced in the coming months.