We shared how excited we were last week when it was revealed that Ghostbusters OG character Janine Melnitz, played by Annie Potts, would finally be kickin’ some ghost butt in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and suiting up with her co-stars!
Her character is an integral part of the original movies, as the receptionist who kept things running smoothly with her famous line: “We got one!”
Only this time, she’s going to be right in there alongside her cast mates, including Bill Murray’s Peter Venkman, Dan Aykroyd’s Ray Stantz, and Ernie Hudson’s Winston Zeddemore.
Now, Potts has shared a bit more with Empire magazine regarding the change of circumstances for Janine. Here’s what she had to say:
It’s a desperate situation, so it’s all hands on deck. It turns out Janine is quite capable – as most women tend to be when given the chance. It came as a real surprise. We were weeks into shooting and Gil [Kenan, director] came up to me and said, ‘We think it’s time… We’re gonna have you suit up.’
Apparently Potts felt pretty at home in the suit once it was on!
I have to say I did [get a kick out of it]. Janine has served long and well, and I felt like she was finally getting her stripes, you know? She’s clearly stayed in touch with the guys [between Ghostbusters II and Frozen Empire], and she’s really been the keeper of the flame at the Firehouse. The Ghostbusters are kind of superheroes, so it’s very nice to finally be seen in that way, too.
Janine is even given her own piece of ghostbusting equipment – although, what that is seems to be under wraps for now. Potts said: “It’s… not a proton pack,” she teases. “Thank God I didn’t have to put a pack on, because they’re murderously heavy, and us OGs are getting on a bit.”
I for one am so excited Janine is going to be part of the action for this movie! She’s such a great character and when it comes to seeing this at the cinema I will be living for it.
Here’s a better shot of Janine all suited up in a recent promo poster for the movie.
And you’ll be able to catch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire when it’s released on March 29th, 2024.
What do you think of Janine suiting up – and what could be her new piece of kit? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
