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Played by: Ernie Hudson |
Appearances: Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters: The Video Game |
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Allegedly, the role of Winston was originally meant for Eddie Murphy. When Murphy turned down the part, the character's involvement in the film was greatly scaled back. It was Winston who was originally meant to be slimed in the Sedgewick Hotel (not Venkman), and at least two other major scenes featuring Winston were cut from the finished film. One of these scenes, described in the Ghostbusters DVD commentary, was an extended cut of Winston's interview scene with Janine. Had this scene been included, the audience would've learned that Winston holds a doctoral degree, as well as a large number of other qualifications.
Although Winston plays a more significant role in the second film, he was written out of the courtroom scene when the producers decided that only the original three Ghostbusters should take part in the battle.
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- The role of Winston Zeddemore was originally conceived for Eddie Murphy, but the directors later decided that the crew needed a "straight man," and decided casting a fourth comedian to the film would put too much comedic light in the film.
- Winston was going to be one of the original Ghostbusters, but it was decided to have him join later to show they needed help to deal with the rising number of spooks thanks to Gozer's impending arrival.
- According to the novelization of the first movie, Winston was in the Marines as a helicopter pilot, specifically in the Electronic Warfare testing division. So while he wasn't a scientist, Winston still brought with him a large amount of technical saavy, which was why he adapted to the use of equipment instantly. When he applied for the Ghostbusters he had been out of the service for two weeks, and trying without luck to find a job that could utilize his skills.
- In Ghostbusters: The Video Game, it is revealed by Winston himself that he has some degree of experience in paranormal affairs. He put himself through college working as a Fortune Teller on Coney Island. He claims to have "Worn a red velvet cape; it was plush."
- Also revealed in Ghostbusters: The Video Game is the fact Winston earned or attempted to earn a Ph.D, assumedly in Egyptology. During their investigation at The Museum of Natural History, Winston comments "Ah, the Egypt Exhibit. I practically lived here while I was working on my doctorate." Whether this occurred prior to the events in the movies, or between then and the video game, is not made clear.
-Winston's mother is named Lucille, whom he was living with after his stint in the Marines when he found the Help Wanted ad for the Ghostbusters.. (Mentioned in the novelization.)
- According to the recent Manga from Tokyopop, Winston still retains his old Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), M249 Light Machine Gun from the Marine Corps and keeps it in full working order in case of an emergency that the regular Ghostbusting equipment might not be suited for arises. |
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“Ray... When someone asks you if you’re a god, you say YES!!!”
"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say."
"Tell him about the Twinkie."
"I have seen shit that'll turn you white!"
"We have the tools, we have the talent!"
"I LOVE THIS TOWN!"
"Wow, that is one ugly dude."
"It's always the quiet ones."
"Just shut up about the rats!"
"...Sorry. I missed it."
"I hate Jell-O." |
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