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'The Blair Witch Project' Reboot Brings Back Original Stars

Lionsgate is rebooting 'The Blair Witch Project' with original stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C Williams returning as executive producers. Horror filmmaker Dylan Clark will direct the new imagining of the 1999 found-footage classic. The film will revive the full mythology of the franchise, with James Wan and Jason Blum joining as producers. The original film, which grossed $248 million, was allegedly based on the true story of three missing student filmmakers.

Key Points: 'Blair Witch' Reboot With Original Stars Announced

  • Original stars return as executive producers
  • Dylan Clark directs new imagining
  • James Wan and Jason Blum produce
  • Franchise has grossed $248 million
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'The Blair Witch Project' reboot in plans with original stars Joshua Leonard, Michael C Williams

Lionsgate's 'Blair Witch' reboot is in the works with original stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C Williams. Dylan Clark directs, James Wan and Jason Blum produce.

"It was feeling very sweet for the first time in the whole history of this thing - Donahue"

Los Angeles, April 30

'Blair Witch' is set for a return! Horror filmmaker Dylan Clark is set to direct a new imagining of 'The Blair Witch Project' for Lionsgate.

Returning to the film are original stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C Williams as executive producers, along with Eduardo Sanchez, Daniel Myrick, and Gregg Hale from the 1999 production, as per Variety.

They will serve as executive producers on the upcoming film.

Plot details are yet to be revealed about the project. The new 'Blair Witch' will bring back the full mythology and legacy of the franchise to a new generation of storytelling. Notably, the reboot was initially announced at CinemaCon in 2024.

Following the announcement, the cast spoke to Variety, suggesting that they didn't expect to back over the internet to hype the horror franchise.

At the time, Donahue shared, "We had booked a couple of conventions. It's nice to hear nice things from the fans and see the guys. It was feeling very sweet for the first time in the whole history of this thing," as quoted by Variety.

'The Blair Witch Project' is said to be allegedly based on the true story of three student filmmakers who disappear while making a film about the legend of Blair Witch. It has collected a huge USD 248 million, further spawning two film franchises, as per Variety.

Lionsgate even operates a Blair Witch-themed Escape room in Las Vegas, called the 'Escape Blair Witch'.

Atomic Monster's James Wan and Blumhouse's Jason Blum will join Roy Lee to produce the film. Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath are also set to produce the film.

Executive producers are Steven Schneider, Michael Clear, and Judson Scott.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Honestly, I never understood the hype around this franchise. The original was just people screaming in the woods with a camera. šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø But I'm curious to see what a fresh perspective can bring. Hopefully, they'll update the plot for modern audiences rather than just rehashing the same found-footage formula.
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Rohit L
Bro, this is great news! The Blair Witch Project is a classic. But I'm a bit skeptical about reboots in generalā€”most of them don't capture the magic of the original. At least the original stars are involved as executive producers, so they must have some creative control. Let's hope Lionsgate doesn't mess it up. šŸ¤ž
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Michael C
As someone who watched the original in theaters in the US, it's amazing to see this franchise getting a second life internationally! The cultural impact was huge here. But I hope the new film respects the mythology while adding something newā€”not just a cash grab. And kudos to the original cast for staying involved after all these years.
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Priyanka N
Wait, they still have a Blair Witch Escape Room in Las Vegas? I didn't know that! šŸ˜² That's actually a cool idea for fans. But honestly, with all the remakes happening in Bollywood too, I'm a bit tired of reboots in general. Still, if they bring fresh storytelling and good scares, it might be worth watching.
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Vikram M
The original film was a landmark in horrorā€”made on a shoestring budget and terrified audiences. But here's my respectful criticism: why do

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