Chris Hemsworth will be the female Ghostbusters' receptionist

Chris Hemsworth is the new Ghostbusters receptionist — (Image credit: Twitter/@PaulFeig)

The all-female stars of the upcoming Ghostbusters movie — Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones — just got People's reigning "Sexiest Man Alive" to answer their phone:

Chris Hemsworth, known more for his dramatic role as the Norse god Thor than his comedy, originally turned down the part because it wasn't big enough, Variety reports. After Sony rewrote the script, Hemsworth signed on. That's clout the great Annie Potts probably never had. Still, if Ghostbusters director Paul Feig's new film, Spy, is any sign, Ghostbusters fans can expect some well-crafted fun when the movie comes out next year.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.