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April 30, 2026
Original Blair Witch team added to reboot after voicing outrage
A new reboot of the 1999 horror hit will feature two of the original stars and the directing team as executive producers
TL;DR
- Original stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C Williams, along with original directors Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick, and producer Gregg Hale, will be executive producers on the new "Blair Witch Project" reboot.
- The original creators expressed frustration and a sense of disrespect for being excluded from the new film and previously failed sequels.
- Joshua Leonard cited "25 years of disrespect" from those profiting from their work, while Heather Donahue shared her feelings of disappointment and her name being omitted from promotional materials.
- Lionsgate and Blumhouse are collaborating on the reboot, which is intended to "reintroduce this horror classic for a new generation."
- Dylan Clark is set to direct the new film, with a background in horror shorts.
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