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Ellen Burstyn to reprise famed ‘Exorcist’ role in new film trilogy.

Universal Studios is set to drop $400 million for the rights of the famed horror franchise “The Exorcist” to produce a new trilogy.

The original 1973 film’s star, Ellen Burstyn, will reprise her Oscar-nominated role of Chris MacNeil in the new movie. “Hamilton” and “Murder on the Orient Express” star Leslie Odom Jr., 39, will join Burstyn, 88, as a father tracking her down when his daughter becomes possessed.

The first film of the rebooted trilogy is planned for an October 2023 release and the following films will go straight to Universal’s streaming service, Peacock.

Ellen Burstyn in “The Exorcist.”

“Halloween” director David Gordon Green is at the helm of the revived supernatural, cross-wielding priest film series.

“The Exorcist” has grossed more than $441 million and is the highest-grossing horror film since its premiere. The film was also nominated for 10 Academy Awards back in 1974 and eventually won the golden statuettes for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound.

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