LEGO MOVIE Duo Reportedly In Talks To Direct GHOSTBUSTERS 3

LEGO MOVIE Duo Reportedly In Talks To Direct GHOSTBUSTERS 3

According to the ever-reliable Nikke Finke, Phil Lord and Chris Miller (The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street) are on Sony's radar to take over directing duties from the departing Ivan Reitman on the third Ghostbusters flick. Click on for more.

By MarkCassidy - Mar 20, 2014 06:03 AM EST
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We recently found out that Ivan Reitman was stepping down as director for the long-in-development Ghostbusters 3 after the passing of his close friend Harold Ramis. Word was that he and Sony would launch an immediate search for a replacement in order to facilitate an early 2015 shoot, and now former Deadline scooper Nikke Finke reports that they may have found a pair of 'em; as The Lego Movie duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller are in talks to come aboard.




Everything Lord and Miller touches seems to turn to gold, and after the incredible success of The Lego Movie it's no surprise that Sony would like these guys to attempt a similar Box Office coup with the troubled Ghostbusters prequel. But this would also be great news for fans, as the pair have proven themselves top be endlessly inventive, and at times subversive film makers. If they were to sign on, I think this movie would start to look like a much better idea in many people's eyes.

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SuperCat
SuperCat - 3/20/2014, 6:34 AM
"21 Jump Street" wasn't a bad movie. Wouldn't be upset if they directed.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 3/20/2014, 6:37 AM
Pasto
Pasto - 3/20/2014, 6:37 AM
What a about "22 Jump Street"?
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 3/20/2014, 6:50 AM
I think the guys who wrote and directed Zombieland should helm this.
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 3/20/2014, 6:55 AM
noooooooooo
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 3/20/2014, 6:55 AM
If it's the reboot then yes.
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 3/20/2014, 6:57 AM
If not, then no, It'd be wasted talent.
ezio619
ezio619 - 3/20/2014, 7:02 AM
i would love for this to happen, they directed and wrote the first cloudy with a chance of meatballs which i enjoyed, i really loved 21 jump street and the lego movie was great, cant wait for 22 jump street!!, please be true
Hellsing
Hellsing - 3/20/2014, 7:03 AM
Ok Now I'm interested, I've loved all the movies these guys have done so far so yeah I'm all for this
rockerdude22
rockerdude22 - 3/20/2014, 7:21 AM
If this is true, that would be great! Lord and Miller are really talented guys!
SuperSpiderMan5778
SuperSpiderMan5778 - 3/20/2014, 7:29 AM
Great now let's get tha' shootin'
version4
version4 - 3/20/2014, 7:29 AM
This is the most exciting news i've heard in a while as it relates to thi movie. These two guys understand the tones of characters and how to translate it to make it interesting and CONTEMPORARY. Thats perfect for a 2 decade old franchise that needs a fresh take and re-introduction to this new generation of moviegoers. To be honest, that was the reason i had fears of Reitman being at the helm... i was afraid the status quo of the franchise would ultimately feel dated. This is awesome.
BlanketMan
BlanketMan - 3/20/2014, 7:29 AM
Nikki "NOT A RECORD!" Finke?! Followers of The Avengers box-office run know what I'm talkin' 'bout!
thewonderer
thewonderer - 3/20/2014, 7:36 AM
People who keep saying that this shouldn't be made should really do their research on how Ramis felt about the matter.

He WANTED Ghostbusters 3 to happen. I think doing it right, which would totally happen by Lord and Miller, would be the greatest tribute to his unfortunate passing.
rockerdude22
rockerdude22 - 3/20/2014, 7:44 AM
If anybody should take the helms for this movie, it should be Lord and Miller. Honestly, I can't think of a better pick then these two right now!
jlabatman
jlabatman - 3/20/2014, 7:46 AM
If this supposed reboot or remake or whatever they are wanting to do doesn't do the original justice, then don't even bother!
LMB10
LMB10 - 3/20/2014, 8:35 AM
If anyone can do it, it's them.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 3/20/2014, 9:03 AM
I think these guys can make an interesting Ghostbusters movie. It will be interesting to see what has happened in the GB world since the end of GB2. I see the next one as a reboot more so then a remake. It will take place in the same universe but the cast will be all new actors. If it does really well they might even make a GB4 in the future.
maninfinesuit
maninfinesuit - 3/20/2014, 9:18 AM
Eh. These guys are clearly talented, but I'd rather not see the same old actors Hollywood comedies have been oversaturated with for the past few years as Ghostbusters. Why they're even fast tracking this after the death of Ramis is beyond me, when if anything that should be a signal to put it to rest.
McGee
McGee - 3/20/2014, 10:19 AM
They just won't let this go, will they? Like herpes.
AshleyJWilliams
AshleyJWilliams - 3/20/2014, 11:48 AM
There has already been a Ghostbusters 3, it was the game... I could care less about this now that Ramis is gone. Just let the franchise stay dead. It had two solid films it doesn't need a third one mucking up the others.
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