Following Ghostbusters: Afterlife's triumphant success and Sony CEO Tom Rothman’s enthusiastic approval, a sequel confirmation was as predictable as Slimer’s insatiable appetite. As we eagerly anticipate the franchise hitting the 2023 movie release schedule, what seems certain about the upcoming untitled follow-up is that it'll see Spengler’s brilliant grandchildren strap on the iconic proton packs and continue wrangling supernatural forces. Thanks to Afterlife’s post-credits scene, there’s buzz about Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts possibly returning but, sadly, one OG star isn’t returning for the sequel. Cue the collective sigh: Sigourney Weaver won't reprise her character, Dana Barrett, this time around.
Sigourney Weaver recently discussed the prospects of appearing in the upcoming sequel. She reprised her role as Dana briefly in Afterlife, leaving fans hopeful for more ghostly encounters for the star. But alas, Weaver revealed during an interview with Collider that she wasn’t even asked to be part of the upcoming Ghostbusters installment. She talked about a missed opportunity, nonchalantly commenting:
