Exorcist II: The Heretic with the idea of directing a sequel, explaining that "every film has to struggle to find a connection with its audience. Here I saw the chance to make an extremely ambitious film without having to spend the time developing this connection. I could make assumptions and then take the audience on a very adventurous cinematic journey." Linda Blair agreed to reprise her role of Regan MacNeil for "Exorcist II", but refused to wear demon make-up (a double was used for the brief flashback scenes depicting a demonic Regan). Max von Sydow was persuaded by Boorman to reprise the role of
The Affair (1973 film) said "Natalie Wood turns in what is perhaps her finest performance to date." The Affair (1973 film) The Affair is a 1973 American TV movie. It was written by Barbara Turner and directed by Gilbert Cates. The film starred Natalie Wood, in her first appearance since "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice". Her co-star was Robert Wagner, her first husband whom she had recently remarried. A 32 year old lawyer falls in love for the first time. Wagner and Wood made the film for Spelling-Goldberg Productions who offered them a development deal for a series in which they did