Paul Feig names his new Ghostbusters
Director Paul Feig has shared the first still of his new Ghostbusters, which you can see above and has also revealed the names of the key characters.
The new line-up of ghoul fighters will be played by Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones and Feig, responding to a question from a fan, revealed that their names will Erin Gilbert, Jillian Holtzmann, Abby Yates and Patty Tolan.
Feig didn't specify which actress will be playing which part, with the exception of McKinnon, who he confirmed would be playing Jillian Holtzmann.
Okay, here you go. Erin Gilbert, Jillian Holtzmann, Abby Yates and Patty Tolan. Now you know even more. https://t.co/MsQVo5iStI
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) July 18, 2015
Saturday Night Live regular Neil Casey is confirmed to play the film's villain, while Chris Hemsworth, Andy Garcia, Michael K. Williams and Matt Walsh are confirmed to have supporting roles. Dan Ackroyd, one of the original Ghostbusters, is confirmed to make a cameo appearance.
The film will be released into cinemas on July 22nd next summer.