We were pretty sure it was happening, but now it’s confirmed – the upcoming Ghostbusters sequel will see a female group of 'busters taking on sundry ghosts and ghouls, with Bridesmaids director Paul Feig set to direct.

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Feig made the announcement on Twitter after months of speculation, and confirmed that he was also being joined by writer Katie Dippold, who he worked with on Sandra Bullock/Melissa McCarthy cop comedy The Heat.

https://twitter.com/paulfeig/status/519939618264088576

While fans will be glad to see the long-awaited sequel, the cast change is likely to be divisive, but even before the news was officially announced Feig was already defending his choice on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/paulfeig/status/496079661395615746

Earlier this month, original series actor Bill Murray welcomed the idea of a new female team, even making a few suggestions (as did we):

"I'm fine with [a female-led Ghostbusters 3]," he said. "I would go to that movie, and they'd probably have better outfits, too."

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"Melissa [McCarthy] would be a spectacular Ghostbuster. And Kristen Wiig is so funny – God, she’s funny!" he told the Star during the Toronto Film Festival this weekend. “I like this girl Linda Cardellini [from Mad Men] a lot. And Emma Stone is funny. There are some funny girls out there."

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Huw FullertonSci-Fi and Fantasy Editor, RadioTimes.com

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