Annie Potts Talks Suiting Up In 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'

In the world-exclusive Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire March issue of Empire arriving on newsstands later this week, Annie Potts shares insights about her reprisal of Janine Melnitz, including transitioning from receptionist to fully-fledged Ghostbuster.

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Given that the recent two-issue cover reveal caused quite a stir online, with many fans excited to finally see Janine suit-up on the big screen, Empire has just dropped excerpts from their interview with Potts, in which she reveals what leads to the somewhat sudden change in character.

“It’s a desperate situation, so it’s all hands on deck,” Potts told Empire, adding, “It turns out Janine is quite capable – as most women tend to be when given the chance.”

Potts would continue, divulging that having her suit up was a choice that seemingly occurred while filming, being approached by director Gil Kenan.

“It came as a real surprise. We were weeks into shooting and Gil came up to me and said, ‘We think it’s time… We’re gonna have you suit up,” continuing, “I have to say I did [get a kick out of it]. Janine has served long and well, and I felt like she was finally getting her stripes, you know? She’s clearly stayed in touch with the guys [between Ghostbusters II and Frozen Empire], and she’s really been the keeper of the flame at the Firehouse. The Ghostbusters are kind of superheroes, so it’s very nice to finally be seen in that way, too.”

As evident from her comments, Janine won’t just look the part but will also get involved with the actual ghostbusting; just don’t expect her to lug around a Proton Pack, as she’d tease a new, much lighter piece of tech.

“It’s… not a proton pack. Thank God I didn’t have to put a pack on because they’re murderously heavy, and us OGs are getting on a bit.”

For more from Annie Potts and the cast of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the March issue of Empire arrives on newsstands this Thursday, January 18th, available as two different glow-in-the-dark connecting collectible covers.