Heather Donahue, the original star of the Blair Witch Project, has stated that she is not participating in the reboot. The reason for her decision is unclear, with some outlets suggesting it is due to a desire to preserve her autonomy, while others imply it may be related to past traumatic events. It is also reported that another original star, possibly Rei Hance, may have also refused to join the new film, although the details of this are uncertain.