The Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson, who was catapulted to fame in 1984 as the fourth member of the iconic ghoul-fighting quartet, alongside Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis, recently sat for an interview with The Independent. Looking back at the original films and speaking about the latest sequel – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Hudson opened up about his career.
Despite finding global fame for his role in the 1984 movie, Ernie Hudson believes that he isn’t quite as successful as he had hoped. Comparing himself to his friends and colleagues, the actor disappointed fans with his heartbreaking take on his career.
Ernie Hudson Compares His Career to Other Celebrities
Starring as a member of the iconic group of paranormal investigators, alongside Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis, Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson looks back at his career, during his interview with The Independent. Speaking with the outlet about how the film catapulted his fame in Hollywood, Hudson opened up about his acting tenure in the entertainment industry.
“It’s been 40 years. Over half my life has been Ghostbusters on some level or other. I’ve been acting close to 60 years and there are some films I’ve made that I hope they never even think about making again.”
Working for nearly 60 years, Ernie Hudson claimed that he has been hustling in the industry for a long time. With reclining confidence in his potential, the actor noted that Ghostbusters made up just a small part of his career, as he has been working steadily throughout his adult life in projects like The Crow, Miss Congeniality, and more. But somehow, despite his dedication, Ernie Hudson expressed his grief over how he hadn’t achieved the success he had hoped for.
“Not a lot of people noticed that I was in three films last year. But it’s just a job. It doesn’t give you special status. I haven’t been so successful, like some friends who can barely walk down the street or made so much money that they can’t count it. I’m still a working guy.”
It's a shame this can be reality for a bunch of actors in the industry. The fact we see actors who have been in successful franchises or series still working paycheck to paycheck, risks of losing homes, or we thought should be set due to past roles but aren't is a problem.
— Eddie (@OHMYDIAZ) March 23, 2024
Somebody please get this man on a wildly successful sitcom that will go into syndication and then he can retire off the revenue.
But this is sad. He’s too good of an actor. Just have to go from job job like this.— Bryan (@Bryan51287) March 23, 2024
I like Ernie
The reality is even if you do, even if you try your hardest, it's not up to you, it can't be forced or entitled
Some people become amazingly successful for the slightest/smallest thing, some never successful for huge/long careers
Fame isn't a given, it's random🎲
— Channel Satellite (@Chan_Satellite) March 23, 2024
Sadly, this is the nature of the industry for 94% of actors. Thankfully the industry is decentralizing away from LA and multiple states are becoming huge hubs, so maybe the way the biz works will reform with it?
— Kal-El (@S__itmeanshope) March 23, 2024
Severely underappreciated
— Winston Zeddemore (@WinstonZeddemo) March 23, 2024
Comparing himself to his peers and Hollywood colleagues, Ernie Hudson admitted that he isn’t half as successful as they are. Disappointing fans who believe in him, with his heartbreaking confession, Hudson expressed his grief over his career. Addressing how Ghostbusters looms over his filmography and overshadows everything, the actor went on to speak about the latest sequel in the franchise.
Ghostbusters Star Speaks About the Latest Sequel
Although recapturing the magic of Ghostbusters has always been difficult for filmmakers who tried taking on the challenge, the latest sequel seems to offer a promising look. Previously, Ghostbusters II (1989), turned into the first derided sequel in the franchise, which was later followed by a divisive 2016 gender-switched reboot, Ghostbusters.
Thereafter, although the 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife was hailed as quite the spectacle, due to its first attempt at reuniting the original ’busters, the movie was criticized for its CGI scene featuring the late Harold Ramis. But now, the latest Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, attempted a promising take on the story and picked up more or less where Afterlife ended.
Passing on the ghostbusting duties to Harold Ramis’ daughter Egon Spengler, played by Carrie Coon, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire stars Ernie Hudson as Winston Zeddemore. Returning as a philanthropist masterminding a new generation of paranormal pest-removers, Hudson appears alongside Paul Rudd, McKenna Grace, and Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is currently running in theatres.
