While Ellen Burstyn will reprise her role as Chris MacNeil in the films, Blair isn’t holding her breath for an offer to return (via toofab)
She told the Post the filmmakers were"polite enough to call" her, saying they spoke about"how amazing Ellen Burstyn is and that was as far as the conversation went."
"I have no idea what the project is about and I have not been engaged in a conversation of participation. It was just letting me know they were going to do the film," she said."Do I think they'll reach back around and realize, 'Oops'? I have no idea, kiddo. I'm kind of not venturing down the road thinking about it."
She added she believes the filmmakers are"about to be surprised" when they see fans ask about Blair's involvement."I don't think they saw coming what the fans are doing right now — and I don't blame the fans," she added."To many fans, it's about Regan's survival and what she went through." Blair said a"different dialogue" could be had if they decide to bring Regan back into the fold -- but added,"I don't think they're going to."
This could, of course, all be a ruse to keep her appearance a surprise. We'll see when the first of the planned trilogy drops in 2023.