As the long-awaited Ghostbusters sequel, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, is set to hit theaters in June of 2022, excitement is building for the return of the iconic franchise. As part of the build-up, a new Ghostbusters baseball commercial has been released to much fanfare. The commercial features a diverse cast of actors and actresses, as well as some major stars from the original films. Here’s who you can expect to see in the Ghostbusters baseball commercial 2022.
The Original Ghostbusters
The Ghostbusters baseball commercial 2022 features the original four Ghostbusters: Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, and Harold Ramis. Aykroyd and Murray reprise their roles as Dr. Raymond Stantz and Dr. Peter Venkman, respectively, while Hudson and Ramis return as Winston Zeddemore and Egon Spengler. The original four are seen in the commercial playing baseball and looking as if they haven’t aged a day since the first film was released in 1984.
The New Ghostbusters
The commercial also features the new generation of Ghostbusters, including Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, and Carrie Coon. Wolfhard plays a young version of Egon Spengler, while Grace plays a young version of Winston Zeddemore, and Coon plays a new character named Dr. Grace O’Connor.
The Cameos
In addition to the main cast members, the Ghostbusters baseball commercial 2022 features some memorable cameos from actors from the original films. Sigourney Weaver returns as Dana Barrett, while Annie Potts reprises her role as Janine Melnitz. Rick Moranis also appears in the commercial, reprising his role as Louis Tully.
The Celebrities
The commercial also features some notable celebrity cameos, including rapper Cardi B, actor John Cena, and singer Ariana Grande. Cardi B plays a ghostbuster named Cardi B-Ghost, while Cena plays a ghostbuster named John Cenaster and Grande plays a ghostbuster named Ariana Grandester.
The Music
The commercial is set to the iconic Ghostbusters theme song, which is performed by Cardi B and John Cena. The two rap their own verses, with Cardi B rapping, “I’m ‘bout to bust some ghosts, I ain’t gonna lie, ain’t no other ghostbuster that can do it like I.”
Conclusion
The Ghostbusters baseball commercial 2022 is sure to be a hit with fans of the franchise. With the original cast members, the new Ghostbusters, and some memorable celebrity cameos, it’s sure to be a memorable experience.