The highly anticipated “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” unites the original cast with a new generation of talent, including Mckenna Grace, who reprises her role as the granddaughter of Harold Ramis’ character, Egon Spengler. During an appearance on CBS Mornings, on Thursday Grace couldn’t contain her excitement about being part of the iconic franchise and working alongside her childhood heroes.
Mckenna Grace revealed that she has been a massive Ghostbusters fan since she was a little girl. The young actress shared an adorable picture of herself at just four or five years old, posing at the Sony lot. “Every time I went to the Sony lot and had an audition whenever I was younger, I’d stop and take a picture with the Ghostbusters,” Grace gushed, proving her lifelong love for the franchise.
For Grace, the opportunity to work with the original Ghostbusters cast was a dream come true. She expressed her admiration for Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts, saying, “It’s funny talking about the movie and being a Ghostbuster whenever I’m with you guys because I’m like, am I saying the right thing? Am I like, allowed to speak on behalf of like a Ghostbuster?” Grace’s humility and enthusiasm were evident as she sat alongside her iconic co-stars, still marveling at the fact that she was now part of the Ghostbusters family.
Throughout the interview, Mckenna Grace’s joy and disbelief were palpable. She mentioned how surreal it felt to be discussing the movie and her role as a Ghostbuster in the presence of the original cast members she had admired for so long.
Mckenna Grace’s heartwarming story of being a lifelong Ghostbusters fan turned cast member in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” has resonated with fans everywhere. Her genuine excitement and reverence for the original cast members showcase the enduring legacy of the franchise and its ability to inspire new generations of fans and actors alike.
Don’t miss Mckenna Grace, alongside the legendary original Ghostbusters cast and Paul Rudd, in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” hitting theaters and IMAX on March 22.
