Ghostbusters was one of the biggest films of the 1980s (Picture: Sony)

Dan Aykroyd has hinted that the long-awaited third Ghostbusters film could go before the cameras in early 2014, following a revamp of the script.

Speaking to ABC News the actor, who played spook-hunter Raymond Stantz in the first two films of the series, revealed that he felt ‘reinvigorated’ by the new screenplay – and dropped a few hints about what was in store for fans.

‘I know that we’re expecting half of the screenplay to be completed very soon,’ he said. ‘It should be into production by the fall and be shooting by the New Year.’

And while he stopped short of revealing actual plot details, he added: ‘It’s very exciting. The Higgs Boson and the particle theories, gluons and mesons, that really gives us a scientific base in terms of our fictional storytelling, to open up to another dimension and have something horrible coming through.’




Aykroyd also suggested that he may try and lure original star Bill Murray back to the franchise, despite previously saying that he would not be involved. ‘It will be wonderful, if he decides to do it,’ he admitted There will always be a hole for him.’

He had previously said that Murray would not be appearing in the new film, adding: ‘It’s sad but we’re passing it on to a new generation.’

The original Ghostbusters, which was released in 1984, went on to become the most successful comedy of the decade, making the equivalent of over $500m at the US box office.

A sequel, featuring the original cast members, was released in 1989 – but the film was less well received both with critics and cinemagoers.