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Deadline has reported several new cast additions to the Grudge reboot that Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures is producing.

“She used to take evil spirits out from a person and feed them to her daughter.” – Eason from The Grudge 2

Bring on the Talent

Previously, Deadline reported that Andrea Riseborough, Demian Bichir, John Cho and Lin Shaye had signed on to star in Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert’s reboot of The Grudge. Slated to start filming this month, Ghost House Pictures has added a set of impressive names to the cast.

Jacki Weaver, an Oscar nominee for her roles in Silver Linings Playbook and Animal Kingdom, has signed on along with Betty Gilpin of GLOW. Rounding out the ensemble is William Sadler, who currently has a role in the STARZ hit series Power and Frankie Faison, who is known for his portrayal of Barney in Silence of the Lambs.

The original film, Ju-on, was released in 2002 and was immensely successful. It told the story of a malevolent spirit tormenting the residents of a house. Two years later, a remake would hit screens starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Bill Pullman. That film would spawn two more sequels.

This current incarnation is being directed by Nicolas Pesce and is being handled by Romel Adam of Ghost House Pictures. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions will handle the worldwide distribution rights. Nathan Kahane and Erin Westerman of Good Universe will executive produce.

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