Ghostbustersdirector Paul Feig congratulates Jason Reitman on big opening forAfterlife

The filmmaker says it is “so exciting to have a whole new generation bustin!”

GhostbustersfilmmakerPaul Feighas congratulated fellow directorJason Reitmanon the opening weekend success ofGhostbusters: Afterlife.

Feig directed the 2016Ghostbustersfilm and inspired much brouhaha by featuring an all-female lineup of supernatural investigators.

“The film is brilliant.

So exciting to have a whole new generation bustin'!

Here’s to many more ecto adventures!”

“You are a class act, a great friend, and a brilliant director,“Reitman replied.

“My heart is filled with gratitude for Paul Feig, the brilliant ATC cast and crew.

Thank you for expanding the GB universe and giving me the courage to attempt a movie.”

Ghostbusters: Afterlifestars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Paul Rudd.