Ghostbusters director Paul Feig has pleaded with the BBC to correct an “injustice” on a quiz show that included a question about his movie.
When game show hopeful John appeared on Decimate, hosted by Shane Richie, and faced a question about who played Dr Erin Gilbert in Paul’s reboot of the classic film, he correctly chose Kristen Wiig.
However, he was told he was wrong and failed to protect £2,000.
Dear whatever game show this is, the guy got the answer right. Kristen played Dr. Erin Gilbert. Give them the win! #wronganswergate https://t.co/D4AD4EIcG8
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) October 22, 2016
What the hell are you talking about, Richie?! This is outrageous. pic.twitter.com/wdqdfbXeqr
— Ross Maclean (@ross_maclean) October 21, 2016
He was told Melissa McCarthy played Erin in the film but Paul, who is also responsible for hit films Bridesmaids and Spy, was quick to call out the show’s mistake.
Dear @BBC & @realshanerichie, a grave injustice has been done. A right answer to a Ghostbusters question was ruled wrong. Please correct! 😳 https://t.co/Kk7iWxmBaw
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) October 22, 2016
However, after Paul intervened, Shane joked it was a deliberate ruse to get himself a role in a Ghostbusters sequel.
Dear @paulfeig I actually did it on purpose NOW I've got your attention I'm ready to be a ghostbuster in the hopefully soon to be follow up
— Shane Richie (@realshanerichie) October 22, 2016
bloody yrs been trying to get attention of a Hollywood director.touring plays,Tv dramas auditions etc .1 f#%$ up on afternoon game show 🎉
— Shane Richie (@realshanerichie) October 22, 2016
So will Shane soon be strapping on a proton pack? We can’t wait to find out!
