Jamie Lee Curtis Turned Surprise Halloween Trilogy Into Producing Opportunity

The actress was initially hesitant about committing to three films, but worked with producer Jason Blum to turn it into a chance to expand her production company.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:06pm

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Jamie Lee Curtis was not thrilled when she learned the new Halloween movie she had signed on for was actually planned as a full trilogy. However, she was able to negotiate a development deal with producer Jason Blum that allowed her to bring future projects to his Blumhouse studio through her own production company, Comet Pictures. This led to Curtis producing films like the Oscar-nominated The Lost Bus, starring Matthew McConaughey.

Why it matters

The Halloween trilogy ended up being a major commercial success for Blumhouse, despite mixed reviews. Curtis' ability to turn the unexpected trilogy commitment into an opportunity to grow her producing career shows her savvy business instincts and willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.

The details

When Curtis first agreed to star in the 2018 Halloween reboot, she thought she was only signing on for one film. It was only later that she learned the project was planned as a full trilogy. Though she was not initially "pumped" about the expanded commitment, she negotiated a development deal with producer Jason Blum that allowed her to bring future projects to Blumhouse through her production company, Comet Pictures. This led to Curtis producing films like the Oscar-nominated The Lost Bus, starring Matthew McConaughey.

  • In 2018, Curtis signed on to star in a new Halloween movie, thinking it was just a single film.
  • During post-production, Curtis learned the project was actually planned as a full trilogy.
  • After the success of the 2018 Halloween film, Curtis negotiated a development deal with Blumhouse to bring future projects to the studio through Comet Pictures.

The players

Jamie Lee Curtis

An acclaimed actress known for her roles in the Halloween franchise, as well as films like True Lies and Everything Everywhere All at Once. She used the unexpected Halloween trilogy commitment to expand her producing career.

Jason Blum

The founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, the studio behind the successful Halloween trilogy that brought Curtis back to the franchise.

David Gordon Green

The director of the 2018 Halloween reboot, which was initially planned as a single film before expanding into a trilogy.

Russell Goldman

A filmmaker who has worked with Curtis on projects through her production company, Comet Pictures.

Matthew McConaughey

The acclaimed actor who starred in The Lost Bus, a film produced by Curtis' Comet Pictures.

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What they’re saying

“The only reason I am sitting in this chair today is because of Jason. Jason Blum, who runs Blumhouse, is the one who brought back the 'Halloween' movies…. If they had come to me and said it's going to be a trilogy, I don't think I would have said yes.”

— Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress (Variety)

“While we were editing and doing the mix, David said, 'You know it's a trilogy.' I was like, 'Uh, no.' I went to Jason Blum and said, 'I have some ideas, maybe you could give me a first look deal, just pay me a little money.' I said to Jason, 'How about a little development deal?' And I owed him two 'Halloween' movies, so what was he gonna say?”

— Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress (Variety)

What’s next

Curtis is expected to continue developing new projects through her Comet Pictures production company, potentially in partnership with Blumhouse.

The takeaway

Jamie Lee Curtis' willingness to adapt to the unexpected expansion of the Halloween franchise into a trilogy allowed her to negotiate a beneficial producing deal that has since enabled her to bring more of her own creative visions to the screen, demonstrating her savvy business instincts.