Farmiga, Wilson known as to 'Conjuring'

FarmigaWilsonHelmer James Wan and New Line have selected Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson to star in horror pic "The Conjuring." The 2 thesps have been in final discussions to star and Wan is aboard to direct. Chad and Carey Hayes offered the initial pitch. The project is inspired through the true-existence story from the Perron family, who stated they "resided one of the dead" within the seventies as spirits both friendly and sinister lived on their Rhode Island farmhouse. Peter Safran and Tony DeRosa-Grund will produce "Conjuring" with the Safran Co. and DeRosa-Grund's Evergreen Media Group. Wilson's casting marks a reteaming with Wan, who directed him within the low-budget horror thriller "Insidious," that also revolved a household residing in a haunted house. Wilson was most lately observed in Paramount's "Youthful Adult." Farmiga can also be no stranger towards the horror genre, getting starred within the Warner Bros. pic "Orphan." She is visible next in Universal's "Safe House," which bows the following month. She's repped by CAA and Authentic Talent and Literary Management. Wilson is repped by CAA and Anonymous Content. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com