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Finn Wolfhard has emerged as one of Hollywood’s prominent young stars since he shot to stardom with the Netflix originalStranger Things.He has notably taken on significant roles in blockbuster projects like theItfilm series and the cherishedGhostbustersfranchise. However, with devoted fans often comes increased scrutiny, especially for beloved cultural phenomena likeGhostbusters.
This was particularly evident with the 2021 installment of the franchise, and Wolfhard being a fan himself, expressed understanding of the concerns raised by the dedicated audience.
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Finn Wolfhard Understands Fans Concerns
Starring alongside an ensemble cast includingPaul Ruddand Carrie Coon,Finn Wolfhardtook on the role of Trevor in the 2021 filmGhostbusters: Afterlife. Serving as the fourth installment in the franchise, following the 2016 adaptation, the movie faced skepticism from dedicated fans who were disappointed with the previous installment.
Wolfhard, who played the role of Egon Spengler’s grandson, addressed fans’ concerns in an interview withSharp Magazine. He shared that as a fan himself, he understands the disappointment when a beloved franchise is mishandled. He said,
“It’s hard for me because I’m also a fan of things. If it’s a movie that I care about or a franchise I care about, and they mess it up? If I’m a fan, I’ll be disappointed. That sucks.”
He also assured fans that they would love the movie.Ghostbusters: Afterlifeultimately received a positive response from the audience, earning praise for its nostalgic elements and the cast’s performances. The film grossed $204 million worldwide against a budget of $75 million, and a sequel,Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, is set to release soon.
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Dan Aykroyd Expressed Confidence inGhostbusters: Frozen Empire
GhostbustersstarDan Aykroydis set to reprise his role as Ray Stantz in the upcoming filmGhostbusters: Frozen Empire.Talking about the film in a recent interview withNewsweek, the actor shared that he had“a lot of fun”working with the originalGhostbusterscast. He also claimed that the next installment will be different from anything fans have seen before in the series.
“When we marry the old lore and some of the traditions with these four spectacular newperformances,you get a blend-in service of a really neat New York story that gives us faith in carrying on with the Ghostbusters concept.”
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His confidence in the film suggests thatFrozen Empirewill honor the legacy of the beloved franchise along with introducing a fresh perspective. Aykroyd will be reuniting with Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson in the film. Scheduled to be released on August 09, 2025, the studio has recently shifted its release date to a week earlier.
Ghostbusters: Afterlifeis available on Prime Video.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empireis set to release on June 26, 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
