Ghostbusters Afterlife 2 set photo reveals return to classic Firehouse

Director Jason Reitman shares a new image from the set of Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2 that reveals a return to the classic Firehouse setting.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2 Producer Jason Reitman shares a new behind-the-scenes photo of the upcoming sequel, giving a glimpse of the return of the franchise’s classic fire station. After the franchise first got its start in 1984, it’s 2021 Ghostbusters: Life After Death served as a legacy sequel and introduced new characters to advance the story while also seeing a return from Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson. Following the success of this film, it was announced that a sequel would be moving forward, which would be directed by franchise newcomer Gil Kenan.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2The release date of is still a long way off as the film is not expected to hit theaters until December, but a recent Instagram post by riding man offers a behind-the-scenes look at the return of an iconic franchise location.

While the photo doesn’t reveal too much about what audiences can expect from the upcoming sequel, the New York City Fire Department played a prominent role in the first two ghostbusters Movies as a base of operations for the titular team. After a rundown version of the location briefly appeared in the soft reboot’s post-credits scene, Reitman’s photo would suggest it could get a fresh coat of paint in the sequel.

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What to expect from the Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel

While the latest franchise featured the return of Aykroyd’s Ray Stantz, Murray’s Peter Venkman, and Hudson’s Zeddemore, the film primarily focused on a new cast of characters. The Ghostbusters: Life After Death The sequel looks set to continue that trend, with newcomers like Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), Callie (Carrie Coon), and Mr. Grooberson (Paul Rudd) all expected to return. While the newer characters seem to remain a strong focus Ghostbusters: Life After Death Sequel, both Hudson and Aykroyd have expressed interest in returning.

As is not uncommon for a legacy sequel, Ghostbusters: Life After Death drew heavily on franchise nostalgia throughout its own history, a move that drew some frustration from critics. The return of the iconic fire station would suggest that the upcoming sequel will once again tap into audiences’ love for the original films, possibly in even bigger ways. Whether a balance can be found between honoring the ancient elements of the ghostbusters Franchise and breaks new ground at the same time, but remains to be seen.

As for the story details, nothing has been announced about the sequel Ghostbusters: Life After Death Now. The latest film’s post-credits scene features a somewhat ominous tease at the very end, with the fire department’s ghost containment unit light flashing red, possibly a hint that the trapped ghosts will escape into the world. Although that is also possible Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2 presents a whole new threat for the Spengler family to confront.

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Source: Jason Reitman