THEY AIN'T AFRAID OF NO GHOSTS

A who’s who of the new Ghostbusters

Abby Yates

A scientist whose research interests lie in the paranormal. A few years before the events of the new movie she co-authored a book that suggested ghosts were real.

Played By:

Melissa McCarthy

Since Feig helped turn her into the Oscarnominated breakout star of Bridesmaids, she’s become one of the most in-demand actors on the planet.

ERIN GILBERT

Particle physicist and best friend of Abby Yates. Rumour has it she loses a prestigious position when her employers learn about the aforementioned ghost book she co-authored with Yates.

Played By:

Kristen Wiig

A long-term SNL regular who’s graduated to a successful movie career, featuring

Bridesmaids (which she co-wrote), The Martian and Zoolander 2.

JILLIAN HOLTZMANN

The nuclear engineer and munitions expert responsible for building the Ghostbusters’ kit. Seems to be modelling her style on Egon Spengler in The Real Ghostbusters.

Played By:

Kate McKinnon

While a relative newcomer to movies, McKinnon’s one of the hottest properties on

SNL, and does very impressive impressions of Hillary Clinton and Justin Bieber.

PATTY TOLAN

A New York City Subway worker who has a close encounter of the paranormal kind, and hooks up with Yates, Gilbert and Holtzmann to complete the new line-up.

Played By:

leslie Jones

After a long career in stand-up, Jones joined

SNL’s regular line-up in 2014, where she does

very good angry. She’s also had numerous supporting roles on big and small screens.