Emily Alyn Lind and Celeste O’Connor had a blast while filming the latest Ghostbusters movie, particularly relishing the opportunity to work alongside a star-studded cast that included the original 1984 Ghostbusters members.
Lind, 21, expressed her excitement about interacting with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and the rest of the original cast, highlighting the special chemistry and camaraderie they shared on set. She found it inspiring to witness their long-standing bond and envisioned a similar dynamic among the newer cast members in the future.
The sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, premiered in March and featured a mix of iconic actors from the original film and fresh faces from the 2021 installment. Lind, O’Connor, and other newcomers like Kumail Nanjiani brought their own flair to the beloved franchise.
O’Connor, 25, praised Nanjiani for his comedic talent and improvisational skills, noting how his spontaneity and willingness to take risks influenced her own approach to acting. She appreciated the playful atmosphere he fostered on set, encouraging experimentation and creativity.
Both actresses emphasized the strong bonds they formed with their castmates, with Lind highlighting her close connection with Mckenna Grace and O’Connor expressing her enduring friendship with Finn Wolfhard. They cherished the off-screen moments shared with the cast and hoped to maintain these relationships for years to come.
Outside of their on-screen collaboration, Lind and O’Connor teamed up for Pure Leaf’s new zero sugar sweet tea campaign, “The Unbelievably Sweet Files.” The duo found the partnership fitting given the tea's unique offering of sweetness without sugar, drawing parallels to their experiences in the Ghostbusters universe.
Overall, the behind-the-scenes insights shared by Lind and O’Connor offer a glimpse into the camaraderie and creativity that defined the making of the latest Ghostbusters installment, showcasing the blend of old and new talent that brought the beloved franchise to life once again.
