The Exorcist, forming a new trilogy with David Gordon Green directing the project on July 26, it was certainly a pleasant surprise. Not necessarily because of the prospect of it happening or the fact that Green helped revitalized The Halloween franchise, but rather star Ellen Burstyn and her return to the franchise reprising her role as Chris MacNeil from the 1973 William Friedkin-directed original. Chris, of course, is the mother of Regan MacNeil, the child who was infamously possessed in the film played by Linda Blair. The actress posted her response responding to the inquiries. Image courtesy of Warner Bros Linda Blair's Response to Possible The Exorcist Reboot Appearance