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Eve Plumb: I'm Glad I Didn't Get 'Exorcist' Role
14 Nov
Summary
- Eve Plumb auditioned for The Exorcist in 1973.
- Plumb found the horror film frightening and "awful".
- Linda Blair earned an Oscar nomination for her role.
Before Linda Blair terrified audiences as Regan MacNeil in The Exorcist, The Brady Bunch's Eve Plumb had auditioned for the part. Plumb, who starred as Jan Brady, recalled her brief reading for the 1973 horror classic. She expressed relief at not securing the role, stating she found the film "awful" and frightening, even sleeping in her mother's bed after seeing it.
The role of Regan MacNeil became a cultural phenomenon, known for its shocking depiction of demonic possession. Linda Blair's performance earned her an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe, solidifying the film's notoriety. The Exorcist, adapted from William Peter Blatty's novel, was the first horror film nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Plumb later sympathized with Blair regarding the intense scrutiny the role brought.
