This article discusses the casting of the original 1984 Ghostbusters film and highlights how actor Michael Keaton was almost cast as Peter Venkman.
The original 1984 Ghostbusters was almost very, very different thanks to a few almost-castings that didn't happen. The beloved film continues to be iconic for its humorous look at the supernatural, and unique tonal storytelling within that genre. Ghostbusters starred Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts, William Atherton, Ernie Hudson, and more.
However, a number of the roles in the beloved cult classic film were almost played by other acclaimed actors. The 1980s saw a boom in franchise films, including Ghostbusters. Many of these franchises started the careers of some of Hollywood's most beloved stars. Several actors who turned down Ghostbusters went on to star in their own massively successful franchises, most notably Jurassic Park, Beetlejuice, and several others. Without its iconic cast, Ghostbusters would not have become the cult classic it is today. 8 Michael Keaton Keaton Was Considered For The Role Of Peter Venkman Close Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Michael Keaton was considered for the role of Venkman, which ultimately went to Bill Murray. Keaton was one of several actors to turn down the role, upon reading an early version of the script that once lacked the comic relief that continues to earn Ghostbusters praise today. He went on to star in a number of successful blockbuster projects throughout the 1980s, notably the cult classic comedy-horror Beetlejuice and the titular Batman. The actor additionally starred in a number of successful dramas, including Clean and Sober. He later appeared alongside Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, and more in the 1993 adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. The late 1990s and 2000s saw the actor perform in a number of family movies, including Herbie Fully Loaded, Jack Frost, First Daughter, and mor
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