Ernie Hudson was “disappointed” with the female-led reboot of Ghostbusters.
The actor made a cameo appearance in Paul Feig’s movie that featured Leslie Jones and Melissa McCarthy in some of the main roles but acknowledged that the picture didn’t strike a chord with fans of the franchise.
“Fans were really invested in the story and the characters, and I think [the reboot] was disappointing. I enjoyed the movie. But I think it wasn’t what fans were hoping for,” Hudson told The Independent.
The star admits that he was puzzled by Feig’s decision to reboot the supernatural franchise. Hudson thinks Feig should have made a continuation of the original films, which has subsequently happened with flicks like Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
“Look, I’m a fan of Paul Feig, so I have nothing negative about him to say — other than I don’t quite understand why you do a reboot, you know what I mean? Just make another movie,” Hudson — who stars as Dr. Winston Zeddemore in the series — said.
Hudson has returned as Zeddemore in the new Ghostbusters film and is impressed with how Sony has developed his character in the four decades since the original movie.
“Sony is not the same studio it was 40 years ago … they’ve really stepped up and given some dimension to the character. Credit to Sony for being so open to hearing my feelings, because in the first one – they didn’t,” he said.
Hudson explained that he is open to a return in more Ghostbusters movies and hopes his alter ego can be like Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
“I’d love for Winston Zeddemore to be the Nick Fury of the ‘Ghostbusters,'” he said.
