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Bill Murray Kills Ghostbusters 3 Again, Shreds The Script

Date: Dec 19, 2011 | Author: Josh Tyler | Category: Sci-Fi

This has been going on for years now. Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis have been trying to get a third Ghostbusters movie off the ground. The problem is, they can’t do it without Bill Murray, and Bill Murray absolutely does not want to do it.

Actually I really do believe Murray might do it if they came up with a brilliant script, but so far he’s hated everything they’ve handed him. There had been hints that Murray might finally be on board and ready to go with the project, but now rumor has it that Murray’s out again and that he hated the most recent draft of the script so much he shredded the screenplay and sent the confetti back to Aykroyd and Ramis. With the scraps of paper was this note: “No one wants to pay money to see fat, old men chasing ghosts!”

As always happens whenever Bill Murray rains on their Ghostbusters parade Ramis and Akyroyd are vowing to make it without him, but I don’t think that will happen. Most fans would rather have no Ghostbusters at all than Ghostbusters without Murray packing a proton pack as Peter Venkman.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1317485340 Audrey Lilje

    The movie should start at Murray’s funeral and the rest of the movie should be the ghost busters fighting murray’s CGI ghost. 

    • Mistermyles

      douche

    • Harley Alderson

      hell yeah bill murray is proving himself to be a pompous asshole yet again

  • http://www.facebook.com/TheJackBayliss ‘aabaa Jack Bayliss

    You know, I’m with Murray on this. There is no need for a sequal, it’s just trying to make more money. Ghostbusters was a perfect film.

    • Spaceflightengr

      This ISN’T the first sequel. GB2 was rather dismal and a very long time ago. A new film could be very fresh. 

      • Ernie

        GB2 was awful in my opinion

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_BEKNFBDGJIND2EQRXEWV6AY5IA Davy

    I can’t believe I’m saying this, but if worse comes to worse they could just use a CGI ghost of Dr. Venkmen. I think it’s a bit too late to have the attitude, “Ghostbusters was a fine film, just leave it alone!” because there has already been an inferior sequel made. If Bill agreed to do part 2, then why not make a part 3? It’d be cool to have a new Ghostbusters film after all these years. Could cap off an epic trilogy.

    • http://www.facebook.com/TheJackBayliss ‘aabaa Jack Bayliss

      Well the 2nd movie is bad, and probally left a bad taste in his mouth. Plus come on these guys are all old now,  and do you really think it will be a decent sequal? What in Hollywood history has made you think a 3rd+ movie made over 20 years after the original is gonna be good? Part of what made ghostbusters special were what is now primitive sfx were at the time spectacular. Also sometimes people make sequals or movies from percieved obligations. I think of Ben Afflack and Mat Damon’s conversation from Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back.

      • Red Cali

        2 wasnt that bad

      • PoppyseedmuffLin

        we all could look at the last Indiana Jones installment. Look at how much of a flop that was, and Harrison Ford is very dignified actor as well-but the last indy didnt hurt him all that bad. Point is, it’s worth a try. And ghostbusters has a huge cult type fanbase

        • will J

          A flop? The latest Indy movie made tons of millions and was one of the highest grossing films of it’s year. 

          • some dude

            Yeah, and the only reason that it did that well was because it had the Indiana Jones name on it; people expected a good film, but what they got was complete feces.  That movie was junk with big name actors, directors, writers, and an overinflated budget.

    • http://napper736.myopenid.com/ napper736

      too late for what? too late to opt out of a piece of shameless monetization?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_BEKNFBDGJIND2EQRXEWV6AY5IA Davy

    He even agreed to dress up in his Ghostbusters outfit in Zombieland! If he did that, then why not at least agree to a small role in Ghostbusters 3? The scripts that Akroyd and Ramis are churning out can’t be THAT bad! Come on Bill! Quit shitting on everyones parade!

    • http://napper736.myopenid.com/ napper736

      your a loser… Bill Murray has more intellect and class than you could ever imagine… and you dont even have a parade to defecate on… so stfu

      • Red Cali

        your the loser, and go fuck yourself

      • neal

        bill murray sound’s like an aged snob. people change.

    • Mistermyles

      they ARE that bad.  And another reason Murray keeps passing, they wont pony up $ for the black guy and he feels they should share the wealth.  Akroyd disagrees… Davy, stop pulling your pants down at parades, its very unsightly

    • Creaseybard

      Not only the proton stream scene in the film..he was totally decked out in Venkman GB gear to receive the Scream award for Zombieland. IMHO..he looked screen-ready.

  • Anonymous

    Most fans would rather have NO Ghostebusters 3 at all…Period. With or without Bill Murray.

    Most fans would rather have not had Ghostbusters 2 at all.

    • Mistermyles

      who the hell are you to speak for MOST fans?  It’s a movie buddy, not a religious movement

      • JBVO

        What, are you saying you didn’t get your questionnaire in the mail? Have you moved recently?

    • Ernie

      the film industry recently has been awful as a whole..all they have been doing recently is remakes and bringing a lot of 80′s movies back for one last run…Die Hard,Rambo,Rocky,Halloween.Friday the 13th,etc,etc,etc !

      • Lonewolf_enloe

        Hey Live Free Die hard was a DANG good movie the rest.. yeah were bad.

  • http://profiles.google.com/jefsof Jef Sof

    it’s possible a good movie could be made, and Murray is right to hold out for an excellent script as a starting point … but let us remember the example of Dave Chappelle – he got out at the top and Chappelle’s Show stands as brilliant comedy that never got weak

  • http://profiles.google.com/jefsof Jef Sof

    Bill, if Akroyd and Ramis write a script in which the evil spirits of greedy bankers throughout human history conspire to steal not only all the material wealth but the very souls of the living as well, you might have a topical and timeless plot to drive the movie  Ghostbusters as Greedbusters (this idea *free* for use)

  • Whatever

    Its better to wait to make a great movie from a great script then to release the typical hollywood low talent, crap dialogue, make money by numbers production that they have been lowering our IQ’s with the past decade or two! Where have all the talented writers / actors gone? Why is Tom Cruise still being employed or Ashton ‘I cant act’ Kutcher for that matter? People have become ok with mediocrity and its not right.

  • Anonymous

    Murray is almost dead and is not ever going to do anything but look back and say I wish I’d taken better care of myself. He only rejects because he knows he can’t deliver anymore. There will be a GB3 but when and with whom is another story. When they are all gone for sure.

    • Mistermyles

      Bill Murray has accomplished more than you have in your fat, bloated, livin’ in your mom’s basement excuse for a life.  Dont bash unless you have the balls to own up to your comments.  I love that you speak for you him too….You must be a psychic.  Now go try on your captain america outfit for comicon…and realize you should prob just end it and get the rope.

    • Mistermyles

      Oh snap, you watch FOX NEWS…i was so dead on….hahahahahaha. I am sorry, I would have better conversation with corky from life goes on than a fox news moron. 

      • Lokust

        Funny how the whole Fox News thing is such a litmus test for intelligence.

      • Lokust

        Funny how the whole Fox News thing is such a litmus test for intelligence.

    • Uiiop

      y would u call a living breathing human being “almost dead”? ur an asshole

  • Kevin

    The movie is already eak when it goes into “Passing the torch to younger people” mode. Takes time to bring in the new characters, catchup with the old characters and then get into the story….
    Time to draft a new script for them….:)

    • Hud

      I’m a popsikle, though. So eat your red beers and lolly gaggles, mmkooy!!

  • MeagerRascal

    Dan Aykroyd. Dan Aykroyd. Dan Aykroyd.
    Get his name right, please.

  • Ayo

    ***true statement  Hear is a hint how good the movie will be?  If any of you saw the spike film awards.  Murray had on the ghostbusters uniform with proton pak
    Now the crowd cheered and gave him a standing ovation.  That should give him a huge hint that the movie will be a HUGE success!!!!  So why not do it???

  • Formless777

    I’m on Bill’s side.  Leave the franchise dead.

  • LamboP

    Bill Murray has a reputation for being difficult to work with, something he’s even proud of, so this isn’t surprising.

  • MattC

    It would be fun to see another Ghostbusters, as long as it was made with good writing and not to sell lunchboxes and toy figures. It would have to have the original cast. At the same time, I respect all of their right to say no to the idea. Love the Ghostbusters either way.

  • Freemantony88

    The Billster is correct – Very unlikely the movie would be worth …. without an unbelievably Killer script. Don’t need another so so movie – theres a billion of em out there.

  • Ecasti01

    i would LOVE to see old fat men chasing ghost :)

  • Harley Alderson

    who needs bill murray anyways the guy sucked as peter venkman. he was nothing like how the cartoons portrayed him. they could find someone a hell ofa  lot better. im with dan akroyd on this make it without him

    • Daz

      Are you a moron? The cartoon came AFTER the movie. The cartoon Venkman played it nothing like BILL MURRAY. Get your facts right.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Dara-Dandrea-Giannotti/1531388626 Dara Dandrea-Giannotti

    Bill has a continuing and improving career he doesn’t need to beat a dead horse with a movie that doesn’t need to be made, I love the originals let’s just leave it at that or we will end up with crap like the last 3 Star wars movies

  • Thatgui115

    Exactly right no one wants to see ghostbusters 3 without Billy M… I say only make the film if Akroyd, Ramis, AND Murray write the script… 

  • Thatgui115

    Exactly right no one wants to see ghostbusters 3 without Billy M… I say only make the film if Akroyd, Ramis, AND Murray write the script… 

  • Anonymous

    I enjoy how everyone is so busy weighing in with their exceedingly well-thought out analysis re: the Ghostbusters franchise that no one has thought to bring up the fact that said “rumor” derives from the National Inquirer.

  • Greenknight13

    We need this movie!!! And if Murray keeps causing trouble …I hate to say this but we hunt him down and pelt him with copies of Mad Dog and Glory till he decides to get his head out of his ass. I love ya Mr. Murray…but damn man let the awesomeness of Peter Venkman once again rise!!! 

  • Jamie Helton

    Bill Murray should participate in the writing of the script.  He started out as a comedy writer, after all, and if he’s dissatisfied with what Ackroyd and Ramis have done, then he should be part of the solution.  Of course, this may only be a ruse because he actually has no intention of making a third film regardless of how good the script may be.

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  • Ernie

    you cannot do Ghostbusters without Bill !

  • Becker1979

    Bill Murray was fine doing the Ghostbusters video game and that was a lot like a third movie, set in 1991. Even the game hinted at a 3rd movie with a line from Peter Venkman, “Franchises available soon”. So that sets up a passing of the torch film so it wouldn’t need to be “fat, old men chasing ghosts”! 

  • DADZILLA

    I LOVE BILL MURRAY. AND THIS IS THE  SHIT THAT FANS LIKE US LIVE FOR. FOR REAL! THIS IS THE SHIT THAT MADE YOUR ASS. SO STOP BEING A BROAD ABOUT THIS SHIT, AND GET BACK TO WORK.