‘Ghostbusters’ Update: Chris Hemsworth Spotted in Action on Set
The new "Ghostbusters" reboot film has taken on the theme of gender role reversals nearly across the board. The four Ghostbusters have been cast as women, and the role of the secretary has been cast as Chris Hemsworth, according to Vanity Fair.
Hemsworth's role is said to mirror that of Janine, as portrayed by Annie Potts back in 1984. Janine was the fast-talking Jersey girl who was efficient at her job as a secretary but snappy at her bosses who were all men. Those men included Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson.
Her quick-witted and snappy dialogue toward Peter Venkman (Murray) usually played out in highly comedic fashion as the two shared jabs with each other, but what also appeared to be a mutual respect for one another.
She also had a nerd-crush on Egon Spengler (Ramis), even when he made gross comments about collecting molds, spores and other biological things. In the sequel, she eventually developed a relationship with Rick Moranis' nerdy character Louis.
The new photo of Hemsworth on set clearly shows that he is not just any secretary for the leading ladies. He is dressed in full ghost-busting utility gear on a motorcycle that appears to have scientific equipment attached to it.
Although this does not directly mirror the role of Janine in the original, one must assume that his character is going to take on some identifiable traits of the original secretary.
Hemsworth originally declined the role, according to Variety, because it was not big enough for him. But the producers sent him another script that included his role as a much more important part and he signed on to the project.
So now fans must assume that him being on the motorcycle and part of the action means that he will be pulling double duty. Can anyone guess which lady he is going to have his "nerd-crush" on?
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