Nicolas Pesce's THE GRUDGE Reboot Casts its Stars

According to Variety, Demian Bichir and Andrea Riseborough will star in Sony's new take on the horror classic "The Grudge." Writer Nicolas Pesce will also direct the reboot.

Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions recently picked up worldwide rights to the film. SPWA, Ghost House, and Good Universe last collaborated on the hit thriller "Don't Breathe."

"We are so excited about this new adaptation," Raimi said. "We went back to the original source material to deliver a RELENTLESS supernatural thrill ride that explores the horrors of American suburbia."

The first film hit theaters in 2004 - a time when Hollywood was remaking numerous Japanese horror films, including "The Ring." The original adaptation starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and went on to gross $187.3 million worldwide on a $10 million budget.

Andrea Riseborough is an English stage and film actress. Her film appearances include Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Oblivion, Welcome to the Punch, Disconnect, Shadow Dancer, W.E., Brighton Rock, Made in Dagenham, Never Let Me Go, Happy-Go-Lucky, Venus, Battle of the Sexes, and The Death of Stalin.

Demián Bichir is a Mexican-American actor and one of the members for the Bichir family. After starring in telenovelas, Bichir was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in A Better Life. He will also star in ABC's The Grand Hotel alongside Eva Longoria.

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