Last week came word that Morgan Creek Productions had hired an investment banking group to sell off domestic rights to its library of seventy-eight films.
The key element was that they would retain the remake rights for five of its films, one of which was William Friedkin’s horror classic “The Exorcist”. At the time it was also suggested ideas for a remake of the film were being thrown about.
This understandably upset Friedkin who sent out a series of tweets in the wake of the news:
In my opinion, Morgan Creek has Tarnished THE EXORCIST enough, with its "Sequels."
– William Friedkin (@WilliamFriedkin) September 24, 2015
In my opinion, Morgan Creek has Tarnished THE EXORCIST enough, with its "Sequels."
– William Friedkin (@WilliamFriedkin) September 24, 2015
Dear HitFix…correction: I COMPLETELY denounce a remake of The Exorcist by Morgan Creek.
– William Friedkin (@WilliamFriedkin) September 26, 2015
Now, Morgan Creek’s official Twitter account has posted a response to Friedkin and it’s good news:
@WilliamFriedkin Despite what was printed, we can assure you we would NEVER EVER attempt to remake The Exorcist.
– Morgan Creek (@Morgan__Creek) September 28, 2015
That doesn’t necessarily rule out the company producing another sequel, prequel or spin-off – but that does indicate a remake/reboot is definitely not in the cards.
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