Rumor: Cecily Strong Up For Major Role In New ‘Ghostbusters’
WhilePaul Feig’s newGhostbusterswill have four funny actors fighting ghosts in New York City, that’s where the similarities to the original film end. Of course, we know this time all the leadswill be played by women(Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon) and that their roles aren’t going to line up with the roles in the original film. We have an idea ofwhat those roles areand now we have an idea of a fifth, key role in the film. A role that might be played bySaturday Night LiveactressCecily Strong. Read the latestGhostbusterscasting rumor below.
Film Dividerreported on the possible casting so we’re going to label this as a rumor. But they have a lot of details on the role Feig potentially wants Strong for:
InGhostbustersterms, this kind of sounds like an inverse Walter Peck role. Another twist on audience expectations. However,an earlier rumor saysthere’s a role more directly correlated to Walter Peck in this film, and that Feig wants Bill Murray for it, but that’s unconfirmed.
Strong is a key member of the currentSaturday Night Livecast. She was aWeekend Updatehost and has since given up that spot for more sketch work. (Watch a bunch here). Last month, she appeared in theSundance comedyThe Bronzein a small supporting role and later this year is doing the White House Correspondent’s Dinner, which is a huge honor for any comedian.
The link betweenSaturday Night LiveandGhostbustersis undeniable. When Dan Aykroyd was originally writing the film, he was doing it for himself and cast members Eddie Murphy and John Belushi. Eventually, anotherSNLalum Bill Murray took the lead and if the Strong rumor is true, she’ll join two current cast members, an alum and popular host, in the film. This is a rumor, but one that makes a lot of sense.
Ghostbustersopens July 09, 2025. Do you believe Strong would be right for the cast?
