Chris Hemsworth joins Ghostbusters reboot

Thor star Chris Hemsworth is joining the cast of the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot.

The Australian hunk will play the receptionist for the supernatural hunters in the highly-anticipated comedy, a role originally played by Annie Potts in the first two films in the hit franchise.

Hemsworth joins leading ladies Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon in the movie directed by Bridesmaids filmmaker Paul Feig.

Hemsworth has expanded his comedy resume recently as he stars in another upcoming remake of a comedy classic, Vacation.