“The Exorcist” Reboot: Ellen Burstyn to Star in New Trilogy as Chris MacNeil

According to recent reports, The Exorcist is set to be rebooted as a trilogy with Ellen Burstyn reprising her role as Chris MacNeil, the mother of a possessed child.

The original 1973 film, directed by William Friedkin, is considered a classic in the horror genre and is often cited as one of the scariest movies ever made. The story follows the demonic possession of a young girl named Regan MacNeil, played by Linda Blair, and the efforts of two priests to save her soul.

The new trilogy, produced by Blumhouse Productions and Morgan Creek Entertainment, will be directed by David Gordon Green, who also directed the recent Halloween reboot. The plot details of the new films have not yet been revealed, but it is expected that Burstyn’s character will play a central role in the story.

Burstyn won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the original film and has since become an icon in the horror genre. In a statement about her return to the franchise, she expressed her excitement at the opportunity to revisit the character of Chris MacNeil:

“I am thrilled to be able to bring Chris MacNeil back to the big screen in a new trilogy of ‘The Exorcist,’ It’s an honor to be able to work with David Gordon Green and his team, and I can’t wait to see where they take the story.”

Fans of the original film are understandably excited about the prospect of a new trilogy, but some have expressed concern that the new films may not live up to the legacy of the original. However, with a talented team behind the project and the return of Burstyn to the franchise, there is hope that the new films will do justice to the classic horror tale.

The first film in the trilogy is set to be released in theaters on October 13, 2023, just in time for Halloween. Horror movie fans will undoubtedly be eager to see what scares and thrills are in store in this highly anticipated reboot.