Melissa McCarthy Says Sheâs âSpreading Her Acting Wingsâ In Ghostbuster Reboot
Melissa McCarthy says she is sick of playing the same role all the time. Now, she is ready to âspread her wingsâ and take on a more challenging concept for the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot.âI have been sitting uncomfortably in the same character for a long time,â the actress stated. âItâs time I come out of my shell, and show what I can really do.âAccording to sources, McCarthy caused a stir when she told the producers of her decision to tackle a new dynamic in her acting prowess. Paul Feig, who is heading the project, had this to say about McCarthyâs decision.âObviously we hired her for a specific role type, and felt she was right for the character we had in mind. But, after she approached us about the character and her direction with it, we feel comfortable letting her expand the character.âMcCarthy, who came to fame for her roles in both TV and movies,Â said she wants to be more inspiring, both to herself and to others.âIâve just become so tired of playing the same shackled character. I think itâs time I really express myself, and stop playing such âbetween the linesâ kind of characters,â said McCarthy. âI want my new characters to be more brash, outspoken, and crass. No more having to try to figure out what my characters are all about. Iâm tired of the subtly and unspoken dialogue I have to portrait. Iâm going to make them sassy, bold, full-figured women. The meek characters are all over for me.âWhen confused entertainment reporters asked McCarthy to expand on how she viewed her previous characters, sheÂ explained frankly, âWell, you know â you can only play the straight man for so long. Now itâs time for me to show my goofball side. Iâm going to tickle the hell out of your funny bones in this one. Just wait! Itâs going to be a side of me that you never thought youâd see.â