Heather Donahue Declines Blair Witch Reboot for Autonomy

WHO:

Deadline - Heather Donahue, also known as Rei Hance, is the actress involved.

Coming Soon - The article refers to "several cast members" from the original film.

WHAT:

Deadline - Heather Donahue is "not participating" in the upcoming reboot of The Blair Witch Project.

Coming Soon - The new movie is described as a reboot of the original horror blockbuster from 1999.

WHY:

Deadline - Heather Donahue stated that "preserving my autonomy mattered more" than participating in the reboot.

HOW:

Deadline - Donahue has prioritized her image over a return to the franchise after more than 25 years.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 23:27 UTC)

Heather Donahue, known for her role in the original The Blair Witch Project, has announced that she will not be participating in the upcoming reboot of the film. In her statement, Donahue emphasized that "preserving my autonomy mattered more" than returning to the franchise after more than 25 years. The new movie is set to feature several cast members from the original horror blockbuster released in 1999.