Is Ghostbusters 3 just a rumor?

For years a third Ghostbusters film has been planned and just when we thought things were moving forward, Bill Murray states that it’s just a rumor. Speaking with Moviefone, Bill Murray was asked if Ghostbusters 3 will be happening:

“No, it’s ridiculous. That’s an absolutely — that’s just a horrible rumor. It’s like illegitimate children in Antarctica, it’s ridiculous. … Mind you, we only made two, and the first one was still the better one, so another one wouldn’t seem to be any better. The studio wants to make it because they can re-create the franchise and put new Ghostbusters in it. That’s what it’s about.”

I have to agree with Murray that a third Ghostbusters probably wouldn’t be anywhere near as great as the first, maybe not even better than the second, but it’s a film many fans are looking forward to. Murray has always been pessimistic about a new Ghostbusters, but until there’s a script nothing is certain.