Charlize Theron

Jason Reitman talks about the sweet way Charlize Theron was there for him after his father died.

When his father was alive, Reitman knew that [he had to make a Ghostbusters movie](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2572929/jason-reitman-explains-why-made-ghostbusters-movie-asked-dad-ivan-footsteps-for-years) all with his father in mind. Charlize Theron helped Jason Reitman find laughter again while he was mourning his father. [Jimmy Kimmell also remembered the Ghostbusters director](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/jimmy-kimmel-remembers-ghostbusters-director-ivan-reitman-with-sweet-photo-of-his-boy-dressed-as-venkman-for-halloween) by posting a photo of his young son dressed as Venkman from the supernatural comedy film. The 47-year-old actress said to [The National Board of Review](https://nationalboardofreview.org/2018/05/qa-jason-reitman-charlize-theron-ron-livingston-mackenzie-davis/) that she never felt the need to hold back from him on set and hopes they keep making more movies together. Hopefully, we can see the two of them collaborate again very soon. [her best movies](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2487622/the-10-best-charlize-theron-movies-ranked) came from their collaboration together, as [he directed her in Young Adult](https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jason-Reitman-Direct-Charlize-Theron-Star-Diablo-Cody-Young-Adult-19945.html) and Tully. It's hard when anyone loses a parent, and Reitman is lucky he has a great friend like Charlize Theron, as she was there for him after his father died. [Arnold Schwarzenegger paid tribute](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/arnold-schwarzenegger-pays-tribute-to-kindergarten-cop-director-ivan-reitman-after-his-death) to the famed director, with whom he collaborated on Kindergarten Cop and Junior, thanking him for using an Austrian actor like himself to be in his comedies. Based on all these tributes, it appears that Ivan Reitman was a director dedicated to his craft and will be missed by many who knew of his works and had the honor to work with him. The Juno filmmaker will continue to make his father proud as he plans on [working with Netflix for a Ghostbusters animated series](https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/netflix-is-getting-in-on-the-ghostbusters-action-with-new-series-from-afterlifes-jason-reitman). Said the filmmaker, He gave us excellent movies like the first two Ghostbuster movies, Stripes, Meatballs, Twins, Kindergarten Cop, Junior, and more.