David Gordon Green in Talks to Direct ‘The Exorcist’ Sequel for Blumhouse

Blumhouse Productions and Morgan Creek are developing a sequel to The Exorcist for David Gordon Green (Halloween 2018) to direct. William Friedkin directed the original film, which became a global sensation in 1973. The film went on to earn $193 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing, R-rated horror movie of all time. It was dethroned in 2017 by It. It would also spawn four follow-up films from 1977 to 2005. The franchise has grossed more than $520 million at the worldwide box office.

The Exorcist is about a 12-year-old girl who is possessed by a demon, and how her mother along with priests tries to save her. The film was adapted from William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel. The original had been nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and acting nominations for Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller and Linda Blair.

Friedkin has been vocal that he will not be involved in any sequel. Jason Blum, David Robinson and James Robinson will serve as producers on the film.