Well, we’ve got to say that is was one we didn’t see coming…
After so much speculation that legendary comedic actor Rick Moranis had retired from the movie industry after Honey We Shrunk Ourselves in 1997 (although he did do some voice work for Disney in 2003 and 2006), it seems as though “the Internet” was wrong. At least, according to Moranis we are.
In an interview with Heebmagazine.com to promote his new CD, Moranis said of his supposed retirement: “I just love when the Internet is wrong. It’s the only thing that will save journalism”.
He also spoke about the proposed sequel to cult comedy classic Spaceballs, “Mel [Brooks] wanted to do a sequel after it became a cult video hit,” he said. “It wasn’t a box office hit. It was a cult video hit, and MGM wanted to do a sequel. And my idea for it was Spaceballs III: The Search for Spaceballs II. And I was unable to make a deal with Mel. I couldn’t make a deal… and it would have been something I would have wanted to do. But that ship has sailed.”
But of course the big question came on whether he would return for the long- awaited Ghostbusters III, “I got a call three or four years ago from an associate of Aykroyd’s,” Moranis said. “Some sort of producer. And he said, ‘Listen, I gotta ask you something, because the Internet says you’re retired’ – which is one of my favourites, by the way – I just love when the Internet is wrong. It’s the only thing that will save journalism. So he says, ‘I gotta ask, would you do it?’ I said, ‘I don’t say no to anything until everything is presented to me.’ What is it? Is it happening? Is there a script? What’s the part? Who else is in it? Where is it? How long is it gonna take? You know, I need a little bit more information. ‘But it’s something you would do?’ he asks. Do I have to answer that?.. That’s called “producing.” I got this, and I got this. Gimme some money.”
While unclear on his position, it could be possible that Moranis would return as accountant Louis Tully, a firm fan favourite.
Ghostbusters III is still in development hell, although a script has been written by Joel Cohen and is slated to be directed by Ivan Reitman with Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson reprising their roles while Bill Murray’s involvement seems up in the air.
Originally published June 25, 2013. Updated April 11, 2018.
