Leslie Jones reflects on director Jason Reitman’s ‘unforgivable’ Ghostbusters comment
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leslie Jones has reflected on an “unforgivable” Ghostbusters comment made by director Jason Reitman. Reitman, whose father Ivan directed the original two 1980s Ghostbusters films, picked up the reins for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which followed Paul Feig’s 2016 all-female version. Bringing up the idea of giving the movie ‘back to the fans’ was a pretty clear shout-out to all those losers who went after us for making an all-female film.” Jones also claimed her experience working on the film was mired in frustration, alleging: “It was made clear to me at times during the process that I was lucky to even be on that movie.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Paul Feig’s all-female ‘Ghostbusters’ reboot At the time Reitman annouced Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Jones reacted to the news on X/Twitter, writing: “So insulting.
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