The Sam Raimi produced Fede Alvarez directed reboot has landed it's first lead actress! According to Bloody-Disgusting Mirror Mirror and Blind Side actress Lily Collins is in final negotiations to play the lead character Mia in the film.

The story follows five friends (David, Natalie, Eric, Olivia, and Mia) who hole up at a remote cabin where they discover a Book of the Dead.

A demonic force is unleashed possessing each until only one is left to fight for survival.

Other information on the flick reveals that the motivation behind the trip with the lead character taking his younger sister to the family's cabin to help her kick her drug addiction.

Without her drugs she becomes insane and difficult to control, which makes it impossible to see that she's actually possessed.

According to a previous report David is a mechanic and is engaged to Natalie.

Mia is the friend who is heading to the cabin to detox; Olivia is her best friend/nurse.

Eric, presumably, is the kid who unleashes the demons."

Collins is really making a name for herself right now an is definitely a rising star in Hollywood.

It's cool to see that she's landing some pretty awesome roles like this.

The Evil Dead will no doubt be a fun production to be a part of.

What are yoiur thoughts on her being cast in the film?

FilmDistrict plans on releasing the flick on April 12th, 2013.... See Complete Article @ Geek Tyrant