Trump’s Role in Fueling Female ‘Ghostbusters’ Hate in 2016

Paul Feig’s 2016 Ghostbusters reboot faced intense misogyny and the filmmaker blames Donald Trump for part of it.

Reflecting on the online backlash, Feig linked it to the political climate of 2016. Many attackers were Trump supporters, he observed.

Paul Feig; Donald Trump.

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Feig noted Trump’s comments against the film added to the negativity and turned it into a political statement.

The Ghostbusters reboot was seen as pro-women, intensifying the backlash according to Feig, who didn’t think gender mattered in the casting.

Feig’s version starred Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy as new ghostbusters, with a cameo from some cast members of the original films.

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Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon in 2016’s ‘Ghostbusters’.

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The decision to reboot instead of making a sequel was influenced by the original cast’s participation.

The film grossed $229 million globally and received mixed reviews on various platforms.

Sony’s plan for the franchise focused on direct sequels to the originals for future films.

## FAQs

### Q: Why do some attribute the backlash against the Ghostbusters reboot to misogyny?
A: Some believe the negativity stemmed from the casting of an all-female lead ensemble, sparking backlash from certain groups.

### Q: How did the 2016 Ghostbusters perform financially?
A: Despite the controversy, the film managed to gross $229 million worldwide.

### Q: What approach did Sony take for future Ghostbusters films post-2016?
A: Sony opted for direct sequels to the original movies for subsequent Ghostbusters releases.


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