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Emma Stone explains why she passed on the Ghostbusters reboot

June 18, 2015 by Luke Owen

Earlier today, we brought you the news that Ghostbusters had begun production and now we have word from one of the actors who was considered for the movie. It was rumoured for a long time that Emma Stone (Birdman) would be one of the featured ladies in Paul Feig’s reboot of Ghostbusters, and now the actor has revealed why she turned the role down.

“The script was really funny,” she told the Wall Street Journal. “It just didn’t feel like the right time for me. A franchise is a big commitment — it’s a whole thing. I think maybe I need a minute before I dive back into that water.”

SEE ALSO: Paul Feig explains why he turned down Ghostbusters 3 in favour of female-led reboot

SEE ALSO: Chris Pratt calls Ghostbusters rumours “bulls**t”

Ghostbusters will be directed by Paul Feig (Spy) and stars Kristin Wiig (Bridesmaids), Melissa McCarthy (Spy), Leslie Jones (Saturday Night Live), Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live) and Chris Hemsworth (Avengers: Age of Ultron).

Originally published June 18, 2015. Updated April 13, 2018.

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, News Tagged With: Emma Stone, Ghostbusters

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