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The Exorcist: Ellen Burstyn to reprise role in new $400m trilogy

Universal has picked up the rights to an ambitious new continuation of the Oscar-winning horror

Universal is set to pay $400m for the rights to a new trilogy continuing the story of The Exorcist.

The new films will see original star Ellen Burstyn reprise her Oscar-nominated role of Chris MacNeil alongside Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr as a father tracking her down when his daughter is possessed.

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