Fans of the 1973 horror classic “The Exorcist” might have good reason to celebrate. According to sources a Above the lineLinda Blair, actress who played the iconic Regan MacNeil, could return to her original role in the franchise reboot.
Also according to the portal, Blair will have a small participation in the function. A Blumhouse spokesperson also told the outlet that “Linda Blair served as a consultant on the next Exorcist film.”
The trilogy will be directed by director David Gordon Green, who also directed the ‘Halloween’ trilogy, from 2018. Still without many details on the plot, it is only known that the film will show the story of a father, played by Leslie Odom Jr., the whose daughter fell victim to demonic possession. This leads him to turn to Chris MacNeil, who has some experience in the matter, for help.
Regan de Blair hasn’t been seen since 1977’s Exorcist II: The Heretic, meaning her brief return would be on a 46-year hiatus.
“The Exorcist” is the highest grossing horror film
The new film “The Exorcist” reboots one of the most famous horror franchises: it is the highest-grossing horror film of all time, it also received 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. The news of Blair’s possible return encourages any fan of the saga, given that when the production of the new films was announced, Twitter users invaded the actress’s social network questioning her participation. Check it out here!
The film was also adapted into a series in 2016, starring Alfonso Herrera, known for participating in the telenovela ‘Rebelde’, Ben Daniels and Geena Davis.
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