The1980s saw a boom in franchise films, includingGhostbusters.
Many of these franchises started the careers of some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars.
Without its iconic cast,Ghostbusterswould not have become the cult classic it is today.
The actor additionally starred in a number of successful dramas, includingClean and Sober.
Venkman’s character holds Ph.D.s in parapsychology and psychology and is a professor at Columbia University.
This running joke remains one of the film’s many sources of comic relief.
Hanks later starred as the titularForrest Gump, which saw the character through several pivotal moments in history.
The role ultimately went to Rick Moranis.
Louis' character is the quirky next door neighbor to Dana.
Ghostbusters is a 2016 film following paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan as they unite to combat a ghost invasion threatening Manhattan.
This makes Louis patient zero for the titularGhostbusters.
Candy starred alongside fellow almost-Ghostbuster Tom Hanks inSplash,and Bill Murray in 1981’sStripesprior toGhostbusters.
Spengler’s humorous lack of social skills outside of academia are a part of the character’s charm.
He is entirely oblivious to Janine Melnitz’s romantic interest in him.
Spengler is one of the titular four Ghostbusters, and the role ultimately went to Harold Ramis.
Goldblum turned down the role of Spengler before starring in a number of science fiction films throughout the 1980s.
This all culminated inhis role as a much more charismatic academic inJurassic Parkopposite Laura Dern.
He has also appeared in a number of popular television shows, includingWill & GraceandGlee.
Despite turning it down, Chase remained confident in his choice.
Chase went on to have an illustrious career in the film and television world.
While the part is humorous, Murphy definitely could have offered a different take.
Murphy went on to become a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor.
Ghostbusters is a 2016 film following paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan as they unite to combat a ghost invasion threatening Manhattan.
Dana later marries Venkman.
Julia Roberts was also in the audition room(viaYahoo News).
Throughout the 1980s, Roberts went on to most famously star inMystic PizzaandSteel Magnolias.
The actress additionally made a name for herself in several dramas and psychological thrillers, fromFlatlinerstoSleeping With The Enemy.
Doubtfire, Jumanji, and The Birdcage.
He was a working actor until he died by suicide in 2014.
