The Gist: Dan Aykroyd has talked of “handing over the torch” to a new generation of Ghostbusters, so the plot will likely involve Egon and Ray setting up some sort of academy for paranormal investigators, with a new foursome (mirroring the personalities of the original ‘busters) coming together to take on Manhattan’s resident spooks. You want names? Well how about Jesse Eisenberg in the Egon mould, Seth Rogan for Ray, Anthony Mackie for Winston and maybe Jeremy Piven for Peter?

Pros: You get all the original team on board, without asking too much of their now creaking limbs. Meanwhile a cracking comedy cast can breathe new life into proceedings.

Cons: Perhaps a little too conventional, given how offbeat the original was? You also run the risk of the action sagging whenever Bill, Dan and Harold aren’t on screen...