Credit: Universal Pictures / Miramax / Blumhouse ProductionsHollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis has several notable roles to her name, but she’s best known for portraying the “final girl” Laurie Strode in the Halloween movies.
The Halloween movies are a complicated affair. Beyond the original 1978 film by John Carpenter, we’ve seen sequels, spinoffs, retcons, reboots, and legacy sequels.
With multiple continuities spanning all 13 films, Curtis has played several different versions of the character. Although the role was filled by Scout Taylor-Compton in the Rob Zombie remakes.
Still, it’s Curtis who’s synonymous with Laurie Strode, having most recently played her in David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy. But now, a new actress is finally about to take up the mantle.
A New Halloween Reboot Is in the Works
Halloween: The Game is a third-person asymmetrical multiplayer game developed by Illfonic, whose previous titles within the survival horror genre include Friday the 13th: The Game and Predator: Hunting Grounds.
Set during the events of Carpenter’s 1978 film, Halloween: The Game allows players to either take on the role of a Haddonfield Civilian or as Michael Myers himself.
Players can also play as Michael offline, in a story that gives us more of “the night he came home.”
Whether playing as a Civilian or as Michael, players will explore meticulously recreated sandboxes of iconic locations such as Haddonfield Heights and Haddonfield Town Center.
A story trailer showcasing the offline part the game was recently shared online. The video features a voiceover from Dr. Samuel Loomis (portrayed in the original film series by Donald Pleasence) and an appearance from Laurie Strode. Watch the new trailer for the game below:
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Meet the New Laurie Strode
Now, Illfonic has confirmed that Laurie will appear in the game as a playable character, alongside others from the original film, including Lynda van der Klok, Annie Brackett, and Bob Simms.
Illfonic said in a statement: “Presenting fresh reinterpretations of established and beloved characters is a rare honor our team carefully respected. In close collaboration with Malek Akkad and Compass International Pictures, we developed reimagined designs of these iconic characters, inspired by the original film, for our asymmetrical horror sandbox.”
It adds: “Helping us bring the performances of Bob, Lynda, Annie, and Laurie to life in Halloween: The Game is a roster of outstanding vocal talent. The brawny boyfriend Bob Simms will be voiced by Nicholas Leung. The ever-confident Lynda van der Klok will be voiced by Angela Carbone. The rebellious and funny Annie Brackett will be voiced by Kaitlyn Robrock. And the quintessential ‘final’ girl, Laurie Strode, will be voiced by Chelsea Krause.”
Michael Myers is portrayed by original Halloween (1978) actor Nick Castle and actor/stuntman TJ Storm, both through motion capture performances.
Dr. Samuel Loomis also appears as a playable character.
The official description for the game states:
“Boogeyman or Hero: The Boogeyman is out. Team up in a 1v4 asymmetrical horror showdown on everyone’s favorite night of the year. Choose to save the quiet town of Haddonfield from bloodshed as a Hero of Haddonfield or stalk and terrorize the residents as Michael Myers.”
Halloween: The Game launches on September 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store).
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