Etan Cohen to rewrite 'Ghostbusters 3'

A week after actor Dan Aykroyd announced that the long-languishing "Ghostbusters 3" had new writers, it has been revealed that scribe Etan Cohen has joined the project.

Dan Aykroyd

Comingsoon.net is reporting Cohen ("Tropic Thunder," "Men in Black 3") has been brought in to rewrite the script.

Last week, Aykroyd told WIVB, "We've got a new writing staff working on it now. It's got to be prefect. That's the whole thing. There's no point in doing it unless it's perfect. So that's what we're up to now."

Last August, the actor said the project was moving forward and could begin filming this past spring, which obviously didn't happen.

The original "Ghostbusters" film hit theaters in 1984 with the sequel following in 1989. The franchise also spawned the animated series "The Real Ghostbusters" and "Extreme Ghostbusters."

'Ghostbusters 3' has new writers

The long-languishing "Ghostbusters 3" project has new writers, according to Dan Aykroyd.

Dan Aykroyd

The actor spoke with WIVB (found via Comingsoon.net) in Amherst, N.Y., while promoting his Crystal Head Vodka.

Asked about the movie, Aykroyd said, ""We've got a new writing staff working on it now. It's got to be prefect. That's the whole thing. There's no point in doing it unless it's perfect. So that's what we're up to now."

Last August, the actor said the project was moving forward and could begin filming this past spring, which obviously didn't happen.

The original "Ghostbusters" film hit theaters in 1984 with the sequel following in 1989. The franchise also spawned the animated series "The Real Ghostbusters" and "Extreme Ghostbusters."

Dan Aykroyd reveals 'Ghostbusters 3' details

Development on a third "Ghostbusters" film has been languishing for years, but according to to star Dan Aykroyd, filming may begin next spring.

The first film debuted in 1984.

Comingsoon.net quoted Aykroyd following his talk on Dennis Miller's radio show, saying they will be moving forward with the project with or without Bill Murray.

"Yes, we will be doing the movie and hopefully with Mr. Murray," he told Miller. "That is our hope. We have an excellent script. What we have to remember is that 'Ghostbusters' is bigger than any one component, although Billy was absolutely the lead and contributive to it in a massive way, as was the director and Harold [Ramis], myself and Sigourney [Weaver]. The concept is much larger than any individual role and the promise of 'Ghostbusters 3' is that we get to hand the equipment and the franchise down to new blood."

 Aykroyd also confirmed the rumor that the new film will feature the original Ghostbusters and a new generation.

"My character, Ray, is now blind in one eye and can't drive the cadillac," Aykroyd said. "He's got a bad knee and can't carry the packs... Egon is too large to get into the harness. We need young blood and that's the promise. We're gonna hand it to a new generation."

Although no casting has begun on the film, Aykroyd cast his vote on "Criminal Minds" actor Matthew Gray Gubler.

The original "Ghostbusters" film hit theaters in 1984 with the sequel following in 1989. The franchise also spawned the animated series "The Real Ghostbusters" and "Extreme Ghostbusters."