'Ghost Hunters' reboot: Release date, plot cast, trailer, and everything you need to know about the 2019 comeback
Good news, fans of all things ghostly and paranormal - your favorite ghost-busters from television network are returning with the highly anticipated reboot of the long-running paranormal show, 'Ghost Hunters'. It was through this 2000's show that the world was introduced to the concept of paranormal investigators - a concept that has been a classic trope for plenty of horror films and shows. The show wrapped its 12 year run in the year 2016 and ever since then, this is the first time the docuseries is gearing up for its highly anticipated comeback. Here's all you need to know about the reboot.
Release date:
'Ghost Hunters' 2019 is returning this month, on Wednesday, August 21, at 9 p.m only on the network, A&E. The series reboot has been greenlit for 20 episodes.
Plot:
Following the original pattern of 'Ghost Hunters' as we have known and loved, the 2019 reboot "will follow one of the original team leaders, Grant Wilson, and his handpicked group of professional ghost hunters as they use their decades of field experience to investigate hauntings across the country. Engaging forensic experts, historical records and the most innovative technology available, the new squad will help everyday people who are struggling with unexplained supernatural phenomena. The team is committed to discovering the truth to give relief to those plagued by paranormal activity and will follow the evidence they uncover wherever it may lead."
Cast:
Joining Wilson in the 'Ghost Hunters' reboot will be lead investigators Brian Murray and Daryl Marston, paranormal researcher Kristen Luman, 'ghost geek' and paranormal technician Brandon Alvis, historian Mustafa Gatollari, and Richel Stratton who has a keenness for adventure.
Creator:
The reboot comes from executive producers Craig Piligian, Tom Thayer, Alan David, and Rob Katz, who helmed the original 'Ghost Hunters'.
Trailer:
The trailer for the reboot opens with a fair warning about reported paranormal activities' growing frequency and aggression in each of them. The signature question "IS there someone with us?" gets asked as the cast explains how the team is back all revamped with new members and new tech. Check out the joyride here:
Where to watch
The reboot will be broadcast by A&E
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