During a recent trip to Toronto, the 66-year-old actor – who starred in the 1980′s films in the franchise – teased about what fans can expect in the upcoming installment directed by Jason Reitman.
“Jason has written a beautiful script, I can’t say too much about it but it’s going to get made and hopefully there’ll be some familiar faces,” Dan told The Canadian Press. “This just takes it to a new generation and a new direction that is so warm, heartfelt, and indeed, quite scary when you confront some of the issues that are being discussed.”
The new Ghostbusters is slated to hit theaters on July 21, 2020.
Jason Reitman is reportedly set to direct the upcoming movie in the Ghostbusters franchise!
Sony Pictures is keeping the film franchise in the family as Jason‘s dad Ivan Reitman directed the first two films.
Not much is known about the secret Ghostbusters movie, but Jason reportedly co-wrote the screenplay with Gil Kenan. Sources say that it could be a continuation of the 1984 sequel and not connected to the female-fronted 2016 film, according to Variety.
Ivan‘s company Montecito Pictures is producing the film.
Hugh Jackman happily hits the red carpet alongside his wife Deborra-lee Furness while attending the 2018 Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara on Monday (November 19) in Goleta, Calif.
The 50-year-old actor was also joined by his Front Runner director Jason Reitman and co-star J.K. Simmons who helped honor him with the Kirk Douglas Award at the ceremony.
Hugh hit the stage and teared up while talking about his wife Deborra, saying she taught him that life is “not defined” by highlight reels, like the ones shown throughout the night’s tribute.
“Life actually happens in between that. Life happens when the camera is not going,” Hugh expressed (via Variety). “You believed in me when I couldn’t. You’ve loved me with a passion and a depth that I didn’t even know existed — and I don’t think I felt that I deserved. You have pushed and encouraged me when I was scared to venture out. You have smiled me into smiling. You have sung me into singing. You have loved me into loving and like everything I do in my life, I share this with you. I love you.”
Hugh Jackman stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday night (November 12) to promote his new film The Front Runner, but took the opportunity to discuss Stan Lee after he tragically passed away at the age of 95.
“If you ever want to get a real understanding of where you’re at in the world, and you think, ‘I’m Wolverine, I’m walking into Comic-Con, this my spot, this is a good day for me,’” Hugh recalled. “And I was on a red carpet and I was the only one on there, and no one was taking my photo because at the other end was Stan Lee. There was about 300 photographers and interviewers all on Stan.”
“I remember Stan as a true gentlemen, who had this glint in his eye,” Hugh added. “He’s a creative genius, he thought outside the box, he created a whole universe that changed the lives of many people, mine included.”
That same evening, Hugh joined his co-star Mamoudou Athie, writer Jay Carson and director-writer Jason Reitman at the Yahoo News and Sony Pictures private screening of The Front Runner held at The Metrograph.
Hugh Jackman Remembers Stan Lee: ‘A Creative Genius’
Also pictured: Hugh spotted stepping out of his car to promote The Front Runner on Good Morning America on Tuesday (November 13) in New York City.
Director Jason Reitman also the attended the special screening.
The two attended a Q&A following a screening as part of the Variety Screening Series.
In the movie, which hits theaters on November 21, American Senator Gary Hart‘s (Jackman) presidential campaign in 1988 is derailed when he’s caught in a scandalous love affair.
Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness pose together on the red carpet at the premiere of The Front Runner on Tuesday night (October 30) at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
The 50-year-old actor looked handsome in a tan suit as he, co-star Sara Paxton, and director Jason Reitman stepped out for the premiere of their new movie.
Inside the premiere, Hugh took to Instagram to share a photo of himself and Jason backstage celebrating their film.
“Awesome celebration with @jasonreitman and the ENTIRE cast and crew of @frontrunnermovie #nypremiere @themuseumofmodernart @92ndstreety #grateful,” Hugh captioned the below photo.
The Front Runner hits theaters on November 21 — watch the trailer here!
Hugh Jackman happily poses alongside director Jason Reitman while attending a photo call for his latest film The Front Runner held at the Crosby Street Hotel on Monday (September 24) in New York City.
“Based on a true story… that changed everything. @TheFrontRunner directed by the exceptional @JasonReitman #TheFrontRunner,” Hugh wrote on his Twitter account.
The Front Runner is set to hit theaters on November 6. Check out the trailer here!
