Spielberg asked for me and said, ‘Come and do this,’ and that they built me in there,” Aykroyd stated. He further explained, “Of course, it’s a beautiful nod to what we were doing with Ivan ad everybody. I think you gotta include there in the canon, no doubt.”
The Multiverse of Ghostbusters
With this confirmation, fans can now enjoy the idea that both Casper and the Ghostbusters exist within the same multiversal framework. The original 1995 film “Casper” features Aykroyd’s character Ray Stantz making a cameo appearance at a critical moment in the story, leading to the iconic line, “Who ya gonna call? Someone else.”
Future Projects
Aykroyd also touched on future plans for the beloved franchises. In response to a question about the possibility of bringing more happiness and positivity into the world, Aykroyd jokingly suggested that pink slime could be a solution. However, he remained serious when discussing potential upcoming projects, stating, “We sure could use pink slime at any time,” adding, “It’s interesting, we’ll see what we do as far as the next Ghostbusters feature — and there will be one.
It’s just what avenue we’re going to take?”
Aykroyd also shared exciting news about an upcoming animated series for both franchises: “We are doing a really neat animated Ghostbusters. It’ll be coming out quite soon, and the characters and the whole take and the look of Manhattan is really exciting.” This project, which Aykroyd described as “neat,” promises to bring new life to the beloved characters in a visually engaging format.
Conclusion
The confirmation of Dan Aykroyd’s cameo in “Casper” as canon within the Ghostbusters universe marks an exciting development for fans. With potential future projects like an animated series, the possibility of integrating both franchises into a shared multiverse opens up new possibilities for storytelling and fan engagement. As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, these announcements serve as a reminder of the enduring appeal of classic franchises and their potential for reimagining in new formats.
