Ana de la Reguera Cast in Lead Role for Next "Purge" Movie

It’s been months since it was first revealed that James DeMonaco was writing a new script for a fifth film in his highly-lucrative The Purge franchise, but we haven't heard too many specifics up until this point. What we do know is that the still-untitled movie is scheduled to begin filming before the end of the year and is slated for a July 10th, 2020 release.

Aside from the announcement that Everardo Gout signed on to direct, details such as the plot, setting, and characters have all been kept under wraps by those involved with the film. However, word came from The Hollywood Reporter today that the project has found its star. Army of the Dead and Goliath actress Ana de la Reguera has been tapped for the leading role in the Blumhouse production. The specifics of her role are still unknown at this time.

Audiences were first introduced to the extremely violent film franchise back in 2013. Produced on a modest budget, The Purge and its three sequels have continued to rise both in popularity and at the box office. The films to date have earned more than $450 million worldwide.

Sources have also indicated that while the new film will still focus on the familiar concept of that nightly event in which all crime is legal, it may take on a change of scenery from the usual metropolitan setting, but that information has not yet been confirmed by those directly involved with the production.

Given the success of the film franchise, it is not a surprise that USA Network picked up the rights for a TV series. Currently, the second season has kicked off and is already taking what we know of The Purge in a different direction, focusing on what happens during the rest of the year outside of Purge Night.

While we wait for further information to be provided on the fifth film, you can watch the complete first season of the show on various streaming platforms such as Hulu or Amazon Prime Video, and watch new episodes of Season 2 airing every Tuesday night on USA.

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Michelle Kaotic

Growing up in Northern Ontario, Canada, I still remember that first time watching The Exorcist as a kid. While others looked away, I took in every pea green puke and head-spinning moment that I could. Since then, horror and music have become passionate hobbies in my life. Although new to the convention scene, I’ve been collecting both horror and music items for over two decades. Two moments that make these hobbies worthwhile were coming face to face with Freddy Krueger himself, the legendary Robert Englund, and shaking hands with guitar icon Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. I started Kaotic Notes back in 2015 to house the numerous reviews, interviews, photos, and videos that I had done, and continue to do so to this day. It’s only rock and roll with a touch of blood and gore. What can go wrong?!

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