March 31st 2023.
Ernie Hudson is grateful for the opportunity to still be a part of the Ghostbusters franchise, but is thrilled that his career is no longer dependent on it. In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, the 77-year-old actor discussed his memorable experiences on both the big and small screen.
"I'm thankful that I've been able to work on projects I'm passionate about," said Hudson. “I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with Woody Harrelson while filming Bobby Farrelly's sports comedy film, Champions, where I play basketball coach Phil Perretti. It felt like I was starting out all over again, but this time, I was the 'old guy' amongst 'young adults'!"
Hudson went on to share his connection to the disabled community and how he was moved by Bobby Farrelly's Champions script. "I was immediately drawn to the script, as it showed the disabled community in a positive light," he expressed. "The young cast of Champions are incredibly talented and I hope this opens more doors for them in the industry."
The actor is also a main cast member on BET's series, Carl Weber's The Family Business. "Doing network TV can be a big commitment, but I want to like the people I'm working with and enjoy the location," said Hudson. "Quantum Leap is a really fun group of people who make it fun to go to work - ."
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