Deadline broke the exclusive this morning that fan-favorites Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt have boarded Gil Kenan’s upcoming sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife. In addition Emily Lind and James Acaster have joined the cast. All in unspecified roles. The sequel is currently in production in the UK, having started at the beginning of this week.
Nanjiani most recently has tackled both the Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universes in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Eternals respectively. Fans of his will know he and his wife’s deep love for the paranormal and the X-Files, having run a long series of podcasts and even appearing in the most recent revival of the series. Patton Oswalt previously worked with Jason Reitman on Young Adult. Comedian James Acaster is relatively new to large films, having just had a role in the Amazon Prime retelling of Cinderella. Emily Lind is a rising star, not unlike McKenna Grace having landed several high profile roles in Gossip Girl and Doctor Sleep.
The addition of Nanjiani, Oswalt and Acaster particularly are a boon for the film, knowing all are prolific and quick on their feet comedians who are also talented writers and creators in their own right.
The Deadline article also confirms, as if there were any doubt, that Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon are returning for the sequel.