Tony Goldwyn Weighs in on the Rumored Channing Tatum-LedGhostRemake — and Whether or Not He'd Join

Mar. 15, 2025

Demi Moore and Tony Goldwyn in 1990’s ‘Ghost’.Photo:Alamy

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The hosts ofTodaybrought that up while sitting down withTony Goldwynon Jan. 21, to talk all thingsScandal, Law & Orderand, of course, the otherworldly 1990 film, in which he starred as “the evil Carl,” as Al Roker called him.

Ghostwas one of Goldwyn’s first major roles, following a string of appearances on series includingSt. Elsewhere, MatlockandDesigning Women.The wildly popular film famously starredDemi Moore,Patrick SwayzeandWhoopi Goldberg, who won an Oscar for her work. It was also nominated for Best Picture and won the award for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.

In 2023,Channing TatumtoldVanity Fairthat his production company Free Association had “the rights” to the film, and he was considering a remake.

“But we’re going to do something different,” the actor said, acknowledging some problematic stereotypes in the original. “I think it needs to change a little bit.”

When asked about the remake onToday,Goldwyn, 64, said, “I heard that!” But that’s where his involvement ends.

“I’ll be in the theater with my tub of popcorn,” he said with a laugh, adding, “the movie still holds up. It’s such a great story and Channing Tatum is an incredibly talented guy, so go for it.”

In 2024, Moore, 62, gave her own thoughts on a potential remake.

Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in 1990’s ‘Ghost’.Everett Collection

“Look, every story in some ways has already been told. The wonderful thing is the different way things can be reinterpreted,“the actress toldEW. “I think there are some films that often are better left not touched, and left, and then sometimes there are wonderful surprises in that reinterpretation.”

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She added that she hadn’t been contacted about the project, but also gave Tatum her blessing.

“He’s super talented,” she said. “I’d be curious to see what he decides to do.”

source: people.com